While self-help can be a useful supplement to therapy and other forms of professional treatment for a personality disorder, it is not typically recommended as a sole treatment approach. Personality disorders are complex and often deeply ingrained patterns of behavior and thought, and they can be difficult to change without the help of a trained… Read More Q & A – Can I use self help for a personality disorder?
It is not recommended for a friend or family member to serve as your therapist or primary mental health provider. While it’s natural to seek support from loved ones during difficult times, therapy requires a level of professional training, skill, and objectivity that is not typically present in personal relationships. There are several reasons why… Read More Q & A – can a friend or family member be your therapist?
It is possible to feel happy while being inauthentic, but this happiness is likely to be temporary and may come at the cost of one’s long-term wellbeing. Being inauthentic means presenting a false image of oneself or pretending to be someone you are not, either to gain acceptance or to avoid rejection. While this may… Read More Q & A – Can you still be happy whilst be inauthentic?
Here are some examples of integrity: Overall, individuals with integrity are known for their honesty, reliability, accountability, and ethical behavior. They are respected and trusted by others, and they strive to uphold their moral and ethical principles in all aspects of their lives.
Integrity is the quality of being honest, ethical, and principled in one’s actions and decisions. It involves upholding one’s moral and ethical principles, even in the face of difficult or challenging situations. Individuals with integrity are known for their consistency in their words and actions. They follow through on their promises, take responsibility for their… Read More Q & A – what is integrity?
In Transactional Analysis, the Parent-Adult-Child (PAC) theory is one of the fundamental concepts. This theory describes the three ego states or aspects of personality that we all have within us: Parent, Adult, and Child. The Parent ego state is made up of the attitudes, values, and behaviors that we have internalized from our own parents… Read More Q & A – What is “parent adult child theory”?
The aim of the present study was to examine the moderating role of parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system functioning on the relationship between child temperament and emotion regulation. Sixty-two 4.5-year olds (31 females) were rated by their parents on temperamental surgency. Respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and pre-ejection period (PEP) were measured at baseline and in… Read More Helping Children with Emotional Regulation
Mapping the family trees of significant wounded individuals can be both poignant and illuminating. Often, the stories behind these trees reveal much about the interplay between personal experiences, upbringing, and inherited trauma. Some individuals who’ve faced significant emotional wounds might come from lineages marked by challenges like war, displacement, abuse, or other adversities. For instance,… Read More Family Trees
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