If, like myself and many of the clients I see, you struggle with that internal conflict in your mind, I recommend that you watch The Monster in the Mirror. It conceptualises being made of different parts in a fun and easy-to-digest way. I encourage you to be a little friendlier to all your parts today; try to hear them out in a non-judgemental way rather than trying to shut them down or ignore them.
Spoon Theory and How I Use it in Therapy
Spoon theory was coined by Christine Miserandino in her blog ButYouDontLookSick.com and is mostly used in reference to chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. However, I’ve found it to be very useful in conceptualising how we all have different levels of energy each day, whether or not we have a chronic illness. As a therapist, I often bring up spoon theory to my clients who feel like they should be doing more each day or who tend to compare themselves to their peers.
The Biopsychosocial Model – Interacting Factors and Perpetuating Cycles
Whether we’re looking at a disorder or someone’s ability to regulate their own emotions, the biopsychosocial model can help conceptualise the contributing factors. These factors don’t sit in silos – they interact with each other.
Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment disorder is a stress-related condition where you have trouble getting used to a big change in your life.
What is “Self-Love”?
You show yourself love by treating yourself the way you would treat a loved one. This means taking care of yourself and talking to yourself with love, compassion, and understanding.
Psychoeducation for Educators: What They Need to Know
Be it through observing their behaviour, monitoring their grades, or looking through their homework, educators have more insight into the psyche of students than they may realise. With this insight so readily available to them, it is important that educators know what to do with such insight.
The Dangers of Self-Diagnosis
Before you go through a checklist and say “that’s me!”, understand why diagnosing yourself is dangerous.
Going from a Private to Subsidised Patient
I have wanted to transfer from a private patient to a subsidised one for almost a year. My doctor told me to speak to a…
Suicide Prevention: Are You Ready to Share Your Story?
Telling your story can be powerful both for yourself and others, but it comes with risks and precautions need to be taken.
Interactive Explanations: What Contributes to Mental Health Issues?
Many things can contribute to mental health issues and mental illness – biological factors, psychological factors, and social/environmental factors. All the factors interact with and influence each other. This is what we call the biopsychosocial model.