Mindfulness

Escaping the Worry Trap

The worry trap is a cycle fueled by the confusion of worry with productive thinking, attempts to control the uncontrollable,…

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A New Direction in Anxiety Treatment: ACT’s Innovative Approach

ACT offers a different perspective on anxiety treatment, moving away from the idea that anxiety is a problem to be…

3 months ago

Finding Relief: How Counselling Can Help with Anxiety

Counselling offers a supportive and structured approach to managing anxiety by addressing its underlying causes and equipping individuals with effective…

3 months ago

Automatic Negative Thoughts: Origins, Impact, and Management

Automatic Negative Thoughts are spontaneous, negative thought patterns that are influenced by our negativity bias, habitual thinking, emotional triggers and…

3 months ago

Strategies for Managing Workplace Anxiety: A Practical Guide

Managing workplace anxiety involves a multifaceted approach that includes recognising your physical responses, identifying triggers, focusing on your breath, being…

3 months ago

Breaking the Grip of Dread: Overcoming Persistent Apprehension

It's important to be compassionate with yourself during this process. Choose one or two techniques that resonate with you and…

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Benefits of Talking Therapies and Other Approaches for Managing Anxiety

Seeking support for anxiety through talking therapies can be a useful method to help reduce distress, understand the roots of…

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Counselling and Modern Approaches to Managing Anxiety, Including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming

While traditional counselling can provide a base for managing anxiety, more modern approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),…

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Cortisol’s Role in Stress: Duration, Impact, and Reduction Strategies

Cortisol is a stress hormone that prepares the body for “fight or flight”, and while a short-term release is healthy,…

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Exploring the Meaning of Acceptance: Metaphors and Insights for Understanding

Acceptance is a way of relating to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations with openness and willingness, without fighting against them…

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Strategies to Prevent Uncertainty From Escalating Into Anxiety: A Guide to Managing Uncomfortable Feelings

When uncertainty starts to feel overwhelming, it's important to act before it develops into anxiety. By using techniques such as…

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Practical Strategies to Reduce Negative Self-Talk

Reducing negative self-talk involves a combination of awareness, challenging, and replacing negative thoughts with more positive and compassionate ones. Start…

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Coaching for Depression: An Overview of Approaches and Choices

Coaching for depression is a solution-focused method that empowers individuals to set and achieve personally meaningful goals. It is a…

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Mental Freedom: Understanding and Cultivating Inner Liberation

Mental freedom is about being able to respond with intention and authenticity to your thoughts and feelings rather than being…

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Understanding and Cultivating Psychological Flexibility

Psychological flexibility is about being open to your experiences, acting in accordance with your values, and adapting to situations as…

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