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Reducing Negative Self-Talk: A Comprehensive Guide

Negative self-talk is a common problem that can significantly impact mental health and well-being. By utilizing a combination of techniques from different therapies and practices such as CBT, ACT, NLP, coaching, and mindfulness, individuals can develop a more positive and helpful internal dialogue. Key strategies include challenging negative thoughts, practicing acceptance and mindfulness, reframing negative thoughts, cultivating self-compassion, and focusing on desired outcomes and strengths. By taking a proactive approach, it is possible to reduce self-criticism, improve self-esteem, and create a more empowering inner voice.

How to retrain your anxious brain

To retrain an anxious brain, it’s important to understand that anxiety is a complex response involving different parts of the brain, especially the amygdala and the cortex. The amygdala is responsible for the fight, flight, or freeze response, while the cortex handles thoughts, logic, and planning. Retraining your brain involves using the principle of neuroplasticity,… Read More »How to retrain your anxious brain

You can self treat social anxiety

Let’s talk about how you can approach self-treating your social anxiety. It’s important for you to know that while professional support can be really valuable, there are many things you can do yourself to make a difference. These approaches focus on changing your relationship with anxiety rather than trying to eliminate it entirely, and they… Read More »You can self treat social anxiety

How to overcome Social Anxiety Disorder.

Overcoming social anxiety disorder (SAD) involves a multifaceted approach that combines understanding the condition, challenging negative thought patterns, and actively engaging in feared social situations. Here’s a breakdown of how someone can address SAD: Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder It’s More Than Shyness: Social anxiety disorder is not simply being shy; it’s a persistent and intense… Read More »How to overcome Social Anxiety Disorder.

How effective is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach that aims to help people live a more fulfilling life, even with anxiety. It is considered a process-based approach, rather than a rigid set of techniques. Unlike some other therapies that focus on eliminating symptoms, ACT aims to change one’s relationship with their thoughts and feelings. It… Read More »How effective is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?

Developing anxiety reducing habits.

A coach can assist in developing reduced anxiety habits by providing tools, techniques, and strategies to help individuals understand and manage their anxiety. Coaches can help clients become more proactive, rather than reactive, in dealing with their anxiety. Here’s how a coach might facilitate the reduction of anxiety habits: Understanding Anxiety: Coaches help clients understand… Read More »Developing anxiety reducing habits.

How the Havening Techniques could benefit you.

Havening Techniques are a psychosensory treatment that uses touch to eliminate unwanted feelings from distressing memories and events, and promote  personal growth. The method is consistent with current neuroscience. Havening is a gentle, rapid technique that is easy to learn, can be self-applied, and has essentially no side effects. What are Havening Techniques used for?… Read More »How the Havening Techniques could benefit you.

What is hippocampus anxiety

Firstly, it’s important to understand that the hippocampus is a part of your brain that is involved in learning, memory, emotional control, and stress arousal. When we talk about ‘hippocampus anxiety‘, we’re referring to the role of this structure in the experience of anxiety. The hippocampus can be affected by stress, which in turn impacts… Read More »What is hippocampus anxiety

What amygdala anxiety is.

Amygdala-based anxiety refers to anxiety that originates in the amygdala, a part of the brain that processes emotions, particularly fear. The amygdala is responsible for attaching emotional significance to situations or objects and forming emotional memories, which can be positive or negative. In the case of anxiety, the amygdala can create anxiety-producing memories that trigger… Read More »What amygdala anxiety is.

How to rewire your anxious brain

Rewiring your anxious brain is possible through understanding how your brain creates anxiety and implementing strategies to change those patterns. 1. Understand the Brain’s Anxiety Pathways Two main pathways create anxiety: The cortex pathway involves thoughts, worries, and interpretations that can lead to anxiety. The amygdala pathway is more direct, triggering bodily reactions like fight,… Read More »How to rewire your anxious brain

Working with an Anxiety Therapist

When working with a therapist for anxiety, you can expect a variety of approaches and techniques depending on their training and therapeutic orientation. Here’s what you might encounter: Initial Assessment and Goal Setting: Your therapist will likely begin by discussing your anxiety, its impact on your life, and your goals for therapy. Your anxiety therapist… Read More »Working with an Anxiety Therapist