Valentine’s day is one of those days which can evoke a variety of responses ranging from excitement and celebration to scepticism and distain. This is no surprise though – its origin is unclear and its meaning will depend on individual factors such as values related to romance, our own belief and value systems, environmental factors […]
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EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach which helps individuals work through traumatic experiences, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties. Here’s some information to help you understand the origin of EMDR and how it works. What does it involve? There is an 8-phase treatment plan, which provides transparency to the process. The […]
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Apparently the third Monday in January is THE most depressing day of the year! Wow! Who came up with that? Here’s 6 reasons why I think the term Blue Monday is a waste of time. The analysis for that date seems basic So there has to have been volumes of vigorous research about the factors […]
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EMDR is a type of therapy that is effective in helping people process traumatic and negative experiences. Whilst each clients experience of EMDR will be different, EMDR therapy involves specific techniques and phases.
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Trauma comes in different forms and many people struggle to heal fully from traumatic experiences. The presence of trauma does not just come from a singular experience – although it can, but instead it can be the result of repeated experiences. Traditional talk therapy can be used to treat trauma, such as CBT or ACT, […]
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Due to the way adolescence is represented in the media and perceived by our parents when we were once teenagers, problems like stress, anxiety and low mood in young people can be hard to spot. It is important not to shrug off the presence of problems like stress and anxiety in young people as just […]
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Most people are familiar with the idea of someone being ‘egotistical’ if they are inconsiderate of others habitually, but we are not commonly taught that by becoming introspective about who we are and what motivates our actions, we can learn to live from the ‘heart space’ and keep our ego in check. Everybody has an […]
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Dissociation happens on a spectrum, and it is not a concept most people are familiar with. Some people describe themselves as having a tendency to zone out or feel numb when in reality, they might be dissociating. The symptoms of dissociation can be explored as part of the many talking therapies Surrey Psychology offers because […]
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An existential crisis is the experience of oneself ruminating over questions revolving around the meaning of life, which are so complicated that you find yourself getting stuck over them e.g., why am I here, what’s the meaning of life?, Does life after death exist? Does Karma exist? What’s my purpose? Is there a God? Why […]
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