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Supporting Grieving Individuals: Effective Ways to Offer Help and Comfort
Losing a loved one in the family is one of the most profound and challenging experiences we can face. The grief that follows can be overwhelming, touching every aspect of our lives. Here’s an exploration of this difficult journey and some ways to cope with the loss. The Impact of Loss When a loved one…
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Understanding and Addressing Low Self-Confidence: Signs, Causes, and Strategies
Low self-confidence can significantly impact various aspects of your life, from personal relationships to professional achievements. Here are some insights into understanding and addressing low self-confidence: Signs of Low Self-Confidence Causes of Low Self-Confidence Strategies to Improve Self-Confidence Building Long-Term Confidence Improving self-confidence is a journey that takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself…
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The Psychological Impact of Weight Loss: Key Aspects and Tips
Losing weight is not just a physical journey; it’s also a profound psychological experience. Here are some key psychological aspects that can influence weight loss: 1. Emotional Eating Many people eat in response to their emotions, like stress, sadness, or boredom. This can lead to overeating and weight gain. 2. Self-Esteem and Body Image Weight…
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Dopamine detox
The concept of a dopamine detox was first introduced by psychologist and professor PhD. Dr. Cameron Sepah as: an evidence-based technique to manage addictive behaviors, by restricting them to specific periods of time, and practicing fasting from impulsively engaging in them, in order to regain behavioral flexibility. What Is Dopamine? The Idea Behind a Dopamine…
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Depression
Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and behave. It can cause persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in daily activities. It can also affect your physical health, sleep, appetite, and energy levels. Depression is not a sign of weakness or a character flaw. It…
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Perfectionistic Over-Controller
A perfectionistic over-controller is a type of coping mode that some people use to avoid criticism and misfortune by striving for perfection and avoiding errors. People with this mode may spend excessive amounts of time and energy on tasks that require high standards, such as work, study, or grooming. Its function is to create a…
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A feeling of shame
Shame is a complex and painful emotion that can affect your self-esteem, relationships, and well-being. If you are struggling with shame, there are some healthy ways to cope with it and overcome it. Some of these include: A psychotherapist can help you cope with your feelings of shame and address its underlying causes.
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A feeling of guilt
Guilt is a complex emotion that involves feeling responsible or blameworthy for something you did or didn’t do, or for violating your own or others’ moral standards. Guilt can have positive or negative effects, depending on how you cope with it. Some possible ways to deal with guilt are: Seek professional help if your guilt…
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A parental plan
A parenting plan is a written agreement that sets out parenting arrangements for a child or children after a separation or divorce. The plan is worked out and agreed jointly by the parents, without going to court. A parenting plan typically covers the following aspects of parenting: A parenting plan can help the parents work…
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Co-parenting after divorce
Co-parenting after divorce is a topic that many parents face when they decide to end their marriage. To co-parent effectively, you need to set aside your hurt and anger towards your ex and focus on your children’s needs. Co-parenting does not mean that you have to agree on everything or parent exactly the same way.…
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Communication skills in building and maintaining healthy relationship
Communication skills are very important for building and maintaining healthy relationships. There are many ways to improve your communication skills, but here are some general tips: These are some of the steps you can take to improve your communication skills in relationships. Remember that communication is a skill that takes practice and patience to master.
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Finding the right partner
Finding the right partner for you is not an easy task, but it is possible if you know what you want and how to look for it. Here are some steps you can take to find your ideal match: Remember that finding love takes time, effort, and patience. Don’t settle for less than what you…
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The grieving process
The grieving process is the way we cope with the loss of someone or something we love, or any significant loss and life change. It can be a difficult and painful experience, but it can also help us heal and grow. There are different models or theories that describe how people grieve. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was…
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Emotional bonds with others
Attachment theory is a psychological theory that explains how humans form emotional bonds with others, especially in childhood. According to this theory, children need to develop a secure attachment with at least one primary caregiver, usually the mother, for healthy social and emotional develop. The theory was developed by John Bowlby, a British psychiatrist and…
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Grieving in psychotherapy
Grieving in psychotherapy is a topic that refers to the process of helping people cope with the loss of a loved one, such as a partner, family member, friend, colleague, or pet. Grief is a natural and normal response to loss, but sometimes it can become complicated, traumatic, or overwhelming, and interfere with one’s ability…
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Expressing the anger
Expressing the anger in psychotherapy is a topic that has been explored by many researchers and practitioners. Anger is a normal and healthy emotion that can signal that something is wrong or unfair, and motivate people to take action or seek change. However, anger can also be destructive and harmful if it is not expressed…
