Things are not always black and white - how to change tricky thinking styles using CBT techniques

Things are not always black and white - how to change tricky thinking styles using CBT techniques

Black-and-white thinking, also known as "all-or-nothing" or "dichotomous" thinking, is a type of cognitive distortion where a person views situations, people, or events as either completely good or completely bad, with no room for shades of grey or complexity.

CBT therapy is a highly effective type of therapy to help shift this type of unhelpful thinking. CBT is an effective therapeutic approach that can help people change their extreme and black-and-white thinking patterns by challenging and replacing their negative or distorted thoughts with more realistic and flexible ones.

How Journalling & reframing thoughts can support your mental health

How Journalling & reframing thoughts can support your mental health

Together, journaling & reframing thoughts can help you develop a more positive & empowering mindset, improve their self-awareness and self-esteem, & cope with stress & adversity more effectively. These practices are accessible & can be adapted to meet the needs of anyone, regardless of age, background, or experience. 

Here, learn how to get started with journalling and also how to reframe tricky thoughts that you may show up.

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The wound that never heals – When the past haunts you and can’t be left behind.

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The wound that never heals – When the past haunts you and can’t be left behind.

The wound that never heals – When the past haunts you and can’t be left behind.

Dr Susana Lara , is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and brief strategic therapist. Here she talks about why traumatic experiences stick around and the paradox of strategies used to trying to avoid the memories of them. Dr Susana Lara explains how she uses brief strategic therapy to effectively help process traumas so that they no longer cause a person so much pain.

How to support someone through anxiety (advice & tips from a CBT therapist)

Advice for friends and family - how to encourage and support someone who is engaging in treatment for an anxiety problem. 

Get help to feel more able to offer loved ones emotional support as they move forwards on what, at times, can feel like a bumpy road to recovery.

Includes suggestions of things you could say as well as advice about what not to say.

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What is Compassion Focused Therapy? 

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What is Compassion Focused Therapy? 

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychotherapy that was developed to address high levels of shame and self-criticism. This article looks at what CFT is and why it is such an effective and powerful therapeutic approach for helping break down the blocking effect shame and criticism can have within a person’s recovery.

We explore who would benefit from CFT and list the many My Therapist Online therapist who are trained and experienced to deliver online CFT within their online therapy clinical practice.

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How can Acceptance & commitment therapy help me move in the right direction?

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How can Acceptance & commitment therapy help me move in the right direction?

How can Acceptance & commitment therapy help me move in the right direction?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses and teaches mindfulness and acceptance strategies that help people develop psychological flexibility.

This therapy is not intended to change unwanted experiences, but instead, it teaches people to develop a mindful relationship with them.

ACT is a model many of our therapists are trained and experienced in. Here we explore 6 key components of ACT and how they can help you get back on track towards the life you want and deserve.

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Unpacking Online Therapy

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Unpacking Online Therapy is a short video by Sarah Kenny looking at what online therapy is, how it works and why so many people are benefiting from live video meetings with an expert therapist.

Sarah describes the answers to;

- What is online therapy?

- What are the benefits of online therapy?

- How does online therapy work?

- What is different about online therapy?

- What conditions can be treated in online therapy?

- How to prepare for a session.

- Starting your first therapy session

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Unpacking LockDown Fatigue - Coping strategies during Covid-19

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Unpacking LockDown Fatigue - Coping strategies during Covid-19

Sarah continues a helpful series of unpacking therapy approaches and topics. She shares her knowledge & skills.

Sarah clearly describes;

- how to recognise it

- how and why it sets in

- what approaches can you take

If you feel you would benefit from developing any of the therapy tools and techniques on this video, contact www.MyTherapistOnline.co.uk where you can access a private therapist who is an expert in the delivery of online therapy for all mental health needs.

My Therapist Online - providing therapy wherever & whenever you need it.

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Emetophobia in times of Covid-19

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Emetophobia in times of Covid-19

Jelena Mohnani reflects on her experience of recovery from Emetophobia and how she has maintained recovery despite the challenges faced by Covid-19.

 

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