Behavioral Activation

There are many different theories on treating depression. Behavioral Activation is a CBT treatment for depression that helps people understand environmental causes of their depression, and targets behaviors that maintain or worsen the depression. Life events, including loss, trauma, biological predispositions to depression, and the day-to-day hassles of life, can result in people experiencing reducedContinue reading “Behavioral Activation”

Build Self-esteem

Self-esteem is a term that really refers to how we think about ourselves. In a sense, it is the aggregate of all of the thoughts that run through our mind when thinking about our confidence in our abilities.  When people talk about good self-esteem, what they’re really talking about is a healthy level of self-confidence. Poor self-esteemContinue reading “Build Self-esteem”

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”

CBT:-Explained

GOAL-ORIENTED Unlike a lot of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy is a problem-solving therapy aimed at helping you achieve your goals. The goals can be anything from getting a job to finding a romantic partner to reducing feelings of anxiety or depression. Once you meet your goal, you and your therapist collaboratively decide whether thereContinue reading “CBT:-Explained”

Addiction changes the brain’s natural balance (homeostasis).

The brain is the most dynamic and complex organ in our bodies. The brain’s proper functioning ensures our very survival. When our brains function well, we are constantly adapting to our environment (our surroundings). Ironically, it is the brain’s ability to be so adaptive that contributes to the formation of addiction.

Peris-PROFILE

Peris Wambugu is an educator, scientist and life coach. Her focus is mainly on career and relationship coaching across all ages. It could be parent/ guardian-child relationship, boy/ girl or marriage relationships. She looks forward to seeing people living balanced,satisfactory lives regardless of what they’ve been through. She helps you see through issues, make theContinue reading “Peris-PROFILE”

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