We all procrastinate to some degree, putting off tasks because there is something aversive about what we have to do, or would rather be doing something else. When procrastination stands in the way of our being effective however, it can cause serious problems at work, in our social lives, and with how confident we feelContinue reading “5 Tips To Curb Procrastination”
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Can’t Get Started? End Procrastination with the 5-Minute Rule.
Time and time again, as I help people tackle lifelong issues with procrastination, I find the same thing: the first five minutes of anything is the hardest part. People who often put things off until the last minute… or worse, have the most difficulty with getting started. About 4 out of 5 people who procrastinateContinue reading “Can’t Get Started? End Procrastination with the 5-Minute Rule.”
Grace-PROFILE
Inspired by my own unexpected challenges and experiences, I am devoted to helping people overcome “Expectation Hangovers” and answer: “Who Am I, What do I really want in my relationship, and How do I get it?” I am a credentialed Relationship therapist and Spiritual Counselor with over a decade of experience known for my uniqueContinue reading “Grace-PROFILE”
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Pie Chart Technique II
This article will focus on how to use the pie technique to reevaluate how we make sense of situations that don’t go the way we want. This technique is especially useful in helping us rethink things we unfairly blame ourselves for. Step 1: Identify the automatic thought that comes to your mind when you areContinue reading “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Pie Chart Technique II”
CBT Treatment for Low Confidence
Low confidence often plays a significant role in both anxiety and depression. By not believing in our abilities, we tend not to take risks, or we complete tasks half-heartedly. After all, it’s hard to muster up the courage and energy to put your best foot forward if you’re convinced you don’t have what it takesContinue reading “CBT Treatment for Low Confidence”
Social Skills Training in Individual Therapy
This treatment focuses on skills in meeting other people, starting and maintaining conversations, acting effectively in a variety of social situations, and starting and strengthening relationships. Social skills training treatment can be used with a number of psychological problems such as depression and anxiety, which can inhibit social interaction and interfere with the learning ofContinue reading “Social Skills Training in Individual Therapy”
Cognitive Restructuring
Our emotions, thoughts, and behavior are inextricably linked. When any one of these components is altered, it affects all the others in the system. When people are depressed or anxious, usually thoughts, behavior, and emotion are in a negative feedback loop, feeding off one another, and maintaining the negative mood state. Cognitive restructuring is aContinue reading “Cognitive Restructuring”
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is…
In a nutshell, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you learn to change your thoughts, feelings and behaviors so you feel better. By targeting your reactions to situations, CBT can help you react more effectively in challenging situations, and even learn to feel better when you are unable to change situations happening around you. GOAL-ORIENTED UnlikeContinue reading “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is…”
Assertiveness training
Definition Assertiveness training is a form of behavior therapy designed to help people stand up for themselves—to empower themselves, in more contemporary terms. Assertiveness is a response that seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between passivity and aggression. Assertive responses promote fairness and equality in human interactions, based on a positive sense of respect for selfContinue reading “Assertiveness training”
Problem-Solving Therapy
Problem-solving therapy is a treatment that helps people take action in their lives, helping them cope with difficulties, and teaching them to proactively solve their problems. Unlike traditional psychotherapy, problem-solving therapy makes use of cognitive and behavioral interventions, helping people directly work on life’s challenges. Problem-solving therapy can help with achieving goals, finding purpose, reducing depression,Continue reading “Problem-Solving Therapy”
3L HEALING 