Pallavi Mukherjee·16 hours ago3 things I learned in therapyFor three years, I have been living in a house with ever-changing housemates. As with every human being, every change brings in a bit of discomfort and shift in the way I had been living before. Every new person has a habit or way of living that takes me some…Therapy7 min readTherapy7 min read
Daniel Silver·9 hours agoWhy CBT Can’t Save UsThe limitations of symptoms-focused therapy in these uncertain times — These days the most widely used therapeutic approach is CBT (cognitive-behaviour therapy). A highly effective treatment for anxiety and depression, which works by training your mind to think differently about things that make you anxious or depressed. For example, say you struggle with anxiety about the future. You might notice…Therapy3 min readTherapy3 min read
Mitch Y Artman·4 hours agoMember-onlyPersonality Disorder Series: Histrionic Personality Disorder (8 of 11)Histrionic Personality Disorder is the psychology of surviving through attention. Like plants that require light, Histrionics evolve both toxins and sweetness to lure others into bringing them their life-force, whether through shock, disgust or admiration. Anything about Histrionics can be loud: their voices, their colors, their sexuality. Their lovers are…Therapy4 min readTherapy4 min read
JonathansawarenessoftheworldinILLUMINATION·10 hours agoNo Culprits Allowed. For, No Culprits Exist.‘Culprit Thinking’ and how to move beyond it. 12 Sections: ⫸ .…….. ✯⭐︎✯ 🕊 No Culprits, please 🕊 ✯⭐︎✯ ……… ⫷ 2. ⫸ .…….. ✯⭐︎✯ ☯️ Duality Divides ☯️ ✯⭐︎✯ ……… ⫷ 3. ⫸ .…….. ✯⭐︎✯ 🚸 Children are Brilliant 🚸 ✯⭐︎✯ ……… ⫷ 4. ⫸ .…….. ✯⭐︎✯ ⛑ The…Therapy14 min readTherapy14 min read
Therapy is my SPIN·15 hours agoTo my fellow trauma therapistsIt’s so wonderful that our field has developed a trauma-lens but, I think it’s vital that we cultivate a neurodiversity-affirming lens as well. Before discovering my own innate neurodivergence, I chalked everything I thought was “wrong” with me to my trauma history and the resulting symptoms of depression and anxiety…Therapy1 min readTherapy1 min read
Mitch Y Artman·2 days agoMember-onlyHow Narcissists Breed Borderlines:Generational Trauma along Personality-Disordered Child Abuse — Most abusive parents either soften after their harshness or double-down on their aggression. Those who soften may apologize to the child, promise it won’t happen again, and enter a honeymoon phase. Yes, this mirrors the cycle of abuse in domestic violence — where do you think it came from? Those…Therapy5 min readTherapy5 min read
Rene Burs·19 hours agoThe Healing Power of Art: My Personal Journey with Art TherapyAs someone who has struggled with obsessive thoughts and anxiety for many years, I was always interested in exploring different forms of therapy. …Therapy3 min readTherapy3 min read
Michele AttiasinThoughts And Ideas·19 hours agoMember-onlyA Therapist’s View Of The Harry And Meghan DebacleImage by Netflix Although I probably fall into the small percentage of the British public who hasn’t purchased Harry’s book ‘Spare,’ I must admit to having read snippets. I even watched a few of the toe-curling interviews, with my eyes half closed. Frankly, it was painful to watch. Having recently…Therapy9 min readTherapy9 min read
Jimmy Hutton·23 hours agoAre You Holding onto Resentment? Unchain your heart: The art of letting go of resentment and embracing freedom.Have you ever found yourself holding onto resentment towards someone? Maybe a co-worker who took credit for your work, a friend who betrayed your trust, or a family member who let you down? We’ve all been there. But the truth is, there are no justified resentments. All the things in…Therapy2 min readTherapy2 min read
Kelly Wilson·13 hours agoMember-onlyA Corrective Emotional Experience Helps Heal My Inner ChildI’ve had a few Corrective Emotional Experiences in my trauma recovery journey. This one is from February, 2019. …Therapy6 min readTherapy6 min read
