Search Results for: Psychotherapy

Sleep Deprivation, sleep and mental health, insomnia

Why Sleep is So Necessary and in Such Short Supply

…id eye movement in dream cycle), and severely reduces quality sleep) In my psychotherapy practice, I have counseled post 40-year-old women with various forms of insomnia (either difficulty getting to sleep or waking in the middle of the night with mind racing unable to go back to sleep for hours), as well as, fitful sleep filled with tossing turning, and, at the extreme end, full PTSD symptoms of nightmares and REM disorders. The process of regula…

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How to Succeed in Life Without Really Trying

…he-life-I-am-leading sort. As a single mom, building a private practice in psychotherapy (during a national recession, no less, when therapy is generally viewed as a luxury), financial concerns are, best-case scenario, hovering in the back of mind, and, worst-case, screaming in my ears. It’s a situation to which I’m sure many of you can relate. However, having experienced my fair share of adversity, having made maybe more than my fair share of mis…

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A New Successful Approach to Anorexia Nervosa

…and then to address any underlying issues of anxiety or perfectionism with psychotherapy. The study compares individual therapy with family based therapy, and while both helped most of the teenagers get back to a normal weight within a year, the teenagers who had family based therapy were far more likely to stay healthy. Of the children who received traditional individual therapy, 40 percent relapsed within one year after treatment. Only 10 percen…

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An Interview with Drs. Carol and James Gilligan

…nce and the former president of the International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy. He has published several books, includingViolence: Reflections on a National Epidemic, Preventing Violence: Prospects for Tomorrow. This DVD captures a rare joint interview with two leading experts in the field of psychology. Drs. Carol and James Gilligan draw upon their individual areas of expertise to discuss social and psychological factors that contribute…

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How to Cope with an Allergy to a Person – Part 2

…Counseling Psychology and Professional Psychology. The winner of more than 50 esteemed awards, Dr. Farooqi has promoted international understanding of Islamic perspective of mental health and psychotherapy for the welfare of Muslim clients across the globe through her publications, research work and oral presentations at international conferences….

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Teen Suicide Prevention: Counselors and Mental Health Professionals

…equate training in the assessment treatment and management of suicidal clients. (Link to Glendon suicide page for resources) Training Opportunities for Mental Health Professionals: Online: Something to Lose: An Interview with Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. (Psychotherapy.net – CE’s available) Suicide: What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know (CE’s available) For a full list of resources to help you as a practitioner deal with a suicidal client,…

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What To Do When a Loved One is Depressed

…elessness that keeps them from believing that anything can help. Yet, both psychotherapy and medications have been proven to make a real difference in alleviating symptoms. Make sure to reinforce the message that treatment is not only available, but necessary. Stick with them When a friend goes through a depression, it can feel stressful and tiring to you. You may just want them to snap out of it, the way you would if you were in a bad mood for a…

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Psychological Defenses in Everyday Life

…toward reversing the damaging process that keeps individuals from experiencing genuine satisfaction. The clarity and empathic tone of the book make it a valuable adjunct to psychotherapy. Many clinicians have recommended it to their patients to enhance their understanding of the defense system….

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Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion

…out the value of leading a life marked by adventure and recreation, transcendent goals and spiritual exploration, while offering fresh views on the importance of psychotherapy in overcoming core fears and defenses that keep us from achieving these precise goals….

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How to Deal with Rejection

The Paradox of Psychological Defenses

…ourselves, remain open to and solicit feedback and potentially seek out a psychotherapy experience that offers the maximum exposure and understanding of our defenses. References Edwards, V. J., Holden, G. W., Felitti, V. J., & Anda, R. F. (2003). Relationship between multiple forms of childhood maltreatment and adult mental health in community respondents: Results from the adverse childhood experiences study. American Journal of Psychiatry, 160(8…

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