Reptilian Brain Myth: Rethinking Emotion Regulation
Many of us were taught that our brain has a primitive, “reptilian” part that drives our raw emotions and impulses, with…
Seeing a Psychologist after Breakup
Breakups and the resulting distress are unfortunately common. We may experience symptoms of depression, feelings of rejection and betrayal, and physical…
Understanding Cognitive Flexibility
Cognitive inflexibility is a key feature of various mental disorders, reflecting an individual’s difficulty in adapting their thinking or behaviour in…
Overcoming Perfectionism
Understanding Perfectionism: Breaking Free from Unrelenting Standards Perfectionism, especially when it manifests as unrelenting standards, can be a silent saboteur in…
Emotional dysregulation – 5 Components
Emotional dysregulation, while commonly linked to experiencing intense emotions, goes beyond the mere intensity of feelings. It involves the skill of…
Crying in Therapy Changes 3 Things
When we think of psychology sessions, an image often comes to mind: a tearful individual pouring their heart out on a…
Why do I go to bed too late – bedtime procrastination
Bedtime procrastination, also known as “revenge bedtime procrastination”, is a phenomenon that describes the intentional delay of going to bed, even…
What is Cognitive Restructuring or Reframing?
One, if not the biggest, finding in talk therapy (psychotherapy), such as CBT therapy, was the consistently replicated evidence that our…
What are the 4 stages of Negative Thinking?
Why our minds seem to navigate on autopilot with automatic thoughts, sometimes having negative automatic thoughts? Well, being the “negative thinker”…
How to Feel Less Lonely?
Loneliness isn’t just about being physically alone; it’s the difference between the amount of social interactions we want and what we…