Self-Compassion

Enhancing Mental Health Through Mental Freedom: The Role of an Anxiety Coach

Mental freedom is about not being controlled by your own thoughts and feelings, and instead observing them without judgement. It…

3 days ago

How a Depression Coach Facilitates Change in Habits, Beliefs, and Behaviours

A depression coach works with clients to help them recover from depression by changing negative habits, cultivating new beliefs, and…

3 days ago

Cultivating Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is a crucial skill for well-being that involves treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, especially during difficult times.…

6 days ago

The Pitfalls of Trying to Eliminate Negative Self-Talk and How to Manage It

Trying to eliminate negative self-talk can backfire, making the negative thoughts stronger. Instead of fighting negative self-talk, try using techniques…

1 week ago

Overthinking: Consequences, Connections, and Change

Overthinking can lead to significant negative consequences, often stemming from automatic negative thoughts and habits. This response explores how overthinking…

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How does coaching reduce stress

Coaching provides a variety of effective techniques for reducing stress, from focusing on solutions, to altering perceptions, to using mindfulness…

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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…

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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…

2 weeks ago

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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The Interplay of Trauma and Anxiety: Brain Mechanisms, Healing Pathways, and Professional Guidance

Trauma significantly affects anxiety, altering brain function and leading to avoidant behaviours and heightened emotional reactivity. Addressing past traumas can…

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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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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…

2 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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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Stress Coaching: A Path to Well-being

Stress coaching is a solution-focused approach that helps clients manage stress and improve overall well-being. It differs from traditional therapy…

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