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What is Mindfulness? What is its Role in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

Stacey — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:07:19 +0000

What is Mindfulness Therapy? This article explores through the theory behind mindfulness, and how it can be applied to mental health problems and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.Mindfulness has its roots in Eastern meditation practices which are thousands of years old. The influx of these great traditions into the West provided psychologists not only with an expanded view of the self and of human potential, but also with effective techniques for focussing the mind and managing negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

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Are You Suffering From A Sleep Disorder? Top Tips For Insomnia

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:58:38 +0000

The NHS estimates that there are over 10 million sleeping pills prescribed each year for individuals who are suffering from a sleeping disorder. Currently, there are over 80 documented sleep disorders, with Insomnia (poor quality or lack of sleep) arguably being the most prevalent. Individuals who suffer from Insomnia lack a sufficient amount of uninterrupted sleep necessary to wake feeling refreshed and well rested. However, if left untreated Insomnia can increase your chance of developing serious health problems such as depression, anxiety, heart disease, and can even increase the risk of mortality in older individuals.

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Counselling for Gambling: Nothing to Lose with Gambling Addiction?

Stacey — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:32:28 +0000

Around 250,000 people in the UK have a gambling addiction. With so many tempting betting offers, is it any wonder that it seems there is “nothing to lose”?

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Phobias – What is it and Can it Help?

Stacey — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 21:00:02 +0000

With specific phobias, treatment often entails the learning of the nature of the fear; cognitive work that helps to introduce different thoughts and alter previous misconceptions of the feared object or situation; and systematic imaginal and in vivo exposure to the feared object or situation.

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Personality Disorders (PD) and Treatment for Personality Disorder

Stacey — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:59:26 +0000

For some of us, parts of our personality develop in such a way that makes it difficult for us to live with ourselves and other people, resulting in a diagnosis of personality disorder. These disorders are highly distressing for both the individual and their loved ones, who may find the subsequent behaviour unexpected and even offensive. Yet, these disorders remain some of the most controversial of all psychiatric diagnoses.....

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How to Deal with Anger – Anger Management Techniques.

Stacey — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:20:44 +0000

Rush hour travel, computer crashes and problematic relationships are all aspects of modern day living that can tip us over the edge, resulting varying shades of anger. Yet, this perfectly healthy emotion can sometimes become a destructive and controlling element of both our own lives and those closest to us. By acknowledging this issue and by seeking to understand anger further, you have made the important first step towards regaining health and happiness.

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What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

admin — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is premised on the idea that thoughts, moods, behaviours and physical sensations are interconnected. Changes in our thoughts and behaviours can have an impact upon our mood.

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