13 mai 2011

Psychotherapy and its Benefits

Discoveries in neuroscience have already shown that there are a number of neuronal connections which are associated with every emotional state: sadness, happiness, anger, fear, curiosity, anxiety, etc. We also know thanks to neuroscience that the brain undergoes change, dependent on the specific nature of social interactions and the emotional environment in which they take place. Many scientific studies show that psychotherapy can produce changes just as significant as psychiatric medicine, only that, through psychotherapy, the medication’s side-effects are avoided, these changes persist even after the conclusion of the therapy, they’re more profound and more conscious, and they don’t depend […]
13 mai 2011

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Kids and Adolescents

Cognitive behavioral therapy for kids and adolescents looks to help young clients to make it through difficult periods of their lives, to develop healthily from an emotional standpoint, to relate better with those around them, and to apply the lessons from within the therapy to other aspects of their lives, as often as needed, even after the therapy finishes. It’s scientifically proven that the basis of personality is established during childhood, and it’s important for parents to be attentive to the first signs of emotional problems that children may display. The earlier these problems are addressed, the easier it’ll be […]
13 mai 2011

Psychotherapy for Couples

Many couples aren’t aware of what exactly couples psychotherapy implies: they aren’t sure what to make of it, they wonder if the psychotherapist has certain expectations of them, they’re afraid to say things which could deteriorate their relationship even more, or they see couples therapy as a clear sign of a relationship’s end. Being a couple is one of the closest and most complex relationships that one can have. Due to its intensity and implications, it can be a source of happiness, intimacy, and fulfillment, but it can also just as well be a source of disappointment, suffering, and lack […]
13 mai 2011

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of psychotherapy which focuses in particular on the manner in which thoughts, or cognitive processes, can produce, shape, or influence an individual’s emotional experiences. This form of psychotherapy has been proven to be efficient in treating depression, anxiety, anger, self-blame, relationship problems, and has even been shown to be effective for individuals who receive psychiatric treatment for psychosis and bipolar disorder. Scientific studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy is at least as effective as psychiatric medication prescribed for depression and anxiety. In some cases, psychiatric treatment can even be used as an aid in […]