Author: mindmosaic
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Anxiety Traffic: When Your Mind Hits a Mental Jam
Have you ever been stuck in traffic? Cars are bumper to bumper. Horns are blaring. The GPS reroutes endlessly. You feel like you’re going nowhere. That’s exactly what anxiety feels like inside your brain. Each thought is a vehicle, racing, honking, trying to push through.But there’s no clear lane. No exits. No space to breathe.…
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Book Review: The Body Keeps the Score
A psychologist reviews The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — insights, pros, cons, and why it’s a must-read for trauma recovery and therapy.
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Book Recommendation: Feeling Good
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐃. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 Although originally written for depression, the tools in this book are powerful anxiety-busters. Dr. Burns simplifies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into everyday language. You learn how your thoughts especially those sneaky negative ones fuel anxiety and more importantly, how to challenge…
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Building a Client-Therapist Relationship Is Like Making A Healthy Mocktail
After 18 years as a psychologist, I’ve realized building a strong relationship with a client is like making a healthy mocktail. Both need the right mix, patience and care. Here’s how: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭Like a good base in a drink, trust is the foundation. Without it, nothing works. Trust takes time, honesty and a safe…
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Case Study: Navigating Anxiety with a Narcissistic Parent
In therapy, I worked with a client who faced significant anxiety while dealing with a narcissistic parent. Constantly criticized, undermined, and blamed, the client struggled to build self-confidence. The unpredictable cycle of love and rejection from their parent left them feeling emotionally exhausted. Together, we identified patterns in their interactions, helping them understand the dynamics…
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The Future of Mental Health Tech
Imagine a world where mental health support is as accessible as your smartphone. That’s the future envisioned by the rapidly evolving field of mental health technology. Let’s explore some exciting advancements poised to revolutionize the way we approach mental wellness. Teletherapy, a mainstay during the pandemic, is undergoing a metamorphosis. We can expect the rise…
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Q & A with Dextrus Workspace
14th October, 2020. Live Twitter Chat with Dextrus Workspace. Dextrus is a workspace with the single focus of creating the right work environment to enable you to be the best at what you do. Q1. How do you approach counselling/Therapy for Kids? A1. I begin the process of counselling by telling the child that I…
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How does this work for the 21st Century Learner?
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“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ” ― Alvin Toffler According to Colin J. Marsh in ‘Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum’, “A wide range of personnel are involved in making curriculum. They go about their tasks in various…