by Adilia Silva | Jun 30, 2021 | advice, techniques
At the beginning of the year some of us reflect on the meaning of our lives. Developing a meaning for our lives contributes to fulfilment. In attempt to help you do this write a story about your life. In the past section of your life story, write about the challenges...
by Adilia Silva | Jun 30, 2021 | advice, depression, disorders, optimism, techniques
As we go through life, we tend to develop unhelpful thinking habits, and think negatively about ourselves and situations. Using positive statements can help develop a new attitude to ourselves and our situations.Choose a statement from those below, or make one that...
by Adilia Silva | Jun 30, 2021 | advice, DBT, techniques
by Adilia Silva | Jun 30, 2021 | CBT, techniques
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) . can be used to treat people with a wide range of mental health problems. CBT focuses on how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion) and how we act (behaviour), and how these three areas interact together. Specifically, our...
by Adilia Silva | Jun 30, 2021 | Mindfulness, techniques
Mindfulness is when non-judgemental awareness of what is happening in the present moment is achieved. This includes awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings and senses. It also includes an acceptance of one’s own thoughts, feelings and senses. In mental health...
by Adilia Silva | Jun 30, 2021 | DBT, techniques
Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, is a specific approach to mental health therapy. DBT comes from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT emphasizes thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. The term “dialectical” refers to the fact that people understand...
