Counseling can mean different things to different people, and that’s understandable. Counselors in training and people seeking help all have different perceptions of the counseling process. The psychologist and the client will decide what these goals should be as a team. Theorists in counseling frequently disagree on what constitutes a practical counseling objective since the …
Everyone can be affected by trauma. Experiencing a sad event, severe disease, or abuse can elicit fear and worry. Trauma can be particularly tough for youngsters, especially those who can’t express their feelings. Identifying signs of psychological trauma in children and teens can be difficult, but these methods can help. Emotional Symptoms of Traumatic Stress …
Depression is more often than not the outcome of a mix of causes. You may begin drinking more due to the stress of a divorce, a significant medical condition, or a job loss. This can drive you to distance yourself from loved ones. Examples of variables that may increase your vulnerability include the following: Loneliness …
It’s typical to feel unhappy, abandoned, and hopeless after a terrible occurrence. And it’s also safe to affirm that most of us have felt these emotions at least once in our lifetimes. Depression, on the other hand, is a state of mind that lasts for an extended time, intensifies, or impacts one’s personal, work, or …
Unfortunately, traumatic emotional experiences are commonplace, and they impact many people. When we suffer the loss of people, we care deeply about, or when a traumatic experience shreds the foundation of our sense of safety, we may start to see the world and the people in it as hostile places. Being in a condition of …
Many people have benefited from Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful approach for dealing with trauma. EMDR has been applied for decades to treat individuals with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, among other conditions. For example, it focuses on the patient’s perceptions of their past, current, and future and helps manage the adverse effects. …
Many therapists are now certified in EMDR therapy, which is quickly becoming widely used. Some practitioners misapply EMDR, which can lead to clients experiencing side effects like anxiety or depression. Inconveniently, there is a great deal of potential for healing via EMDR therapy, but finding the right EMDR therapist can be difficult. Here are some …
As a result of extreme stress, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life can be challenging and unpredictable. Flashbacks and intrusive thoughts might pop up at any time, making it difficult for you to perform at your best. Avoiding the people, places, and circumstances that set off these memories and flashbacks can be a wise …
It is common for victims of sexual assault to feel that they no longer have control over their bodies. Recovering victims frequently experience emotions of shame and panic. Many people believe they are at fault for the attack. Survivors of sexual abuse may suffer from mental health issues due to the trauma and unpleasant emotions …
Memories evoke emotions, positive and sometimes negative memories. Remembering them makes us happy or sad, and we can grin or cry by focusing on them. Some memories touch us without desire, and traumatic experiences might be hard to forget. Alarming experiences, terrible feelings, or deep suffering from a memorable moment can feel irreversible. And emotional …