Do you have an internal or external locus of control?
Posted by admin 
10:34 am, 26 June 2015
Locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them. The concept was developed by Julian B. Rotter in 1954, and has since become an aspect of personality studies and an issue that is often discussed in therapy.
When individuals have an internal...
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HOPE
Posted by admin 4:26 am, 17 June 2015
I have just finished reading Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others by Lopez.
Lopez views hope like oxygen in that we cannot live without hope. This theory contradicts previous theories on the subject however i found Lopez’s theory fits well within our...
De-escalating Aggression
Posted by admin 10:30 am, 14 June 2015
Helping to de-escalate aggression
Many clients ask me for advice on how to de-escalate aggressive situations. The most common situation that I am asked about is aggressive behaviour by a teenager towards a parent, but aggression can also occur between partners and at work. What is important...
4-7-8 Falling Asleep Technique Invented By Harvard Professor Weil
Posted by admin 8:30 pm, 9 June 2015
How to perform the 4-7-8 technique:
Take the position that is most comfortable for you: sitting, standing, laying. If you are sitting hold your back in a straight position. Put the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth and hold it there during this exercise.
Breathe through...
Being Assertive
Posted by admin 10:11 am, 27 May 2015
Assertiveness is a core skill that allows people to communicate effectively with loved ones, friends and work colleagues, and allows people to have successful and rewarding relationships with others. It is essential in helping people communicate in an emotionally intelligent way that takes the needs...
WHY DO WE ENJOY TRAVELING?
Posted by admin 8:46 pm, 19 May 2015
As I get ready for a trip it makes me wonder what is it in the brain that activates this sense of excitement and pleasure. there has been ample research suggesting the benefits of traveling and mental health. Psychologists and neurospsychologists have researched extensively and have found that spending...
Preventing Burnout at Work
Posted by admin 4:07 am, 18 May 2015
Many people experience ‘burnout’ in their work life. Burnout refers to a feeling of low motivation, low energy and feeling like you are unable to cope with the demands of your job or of life in general. Research shows that burnout has three main components: Exhaustion, cynicism and inefficiency....
Adult Attachment Styles
Posted by admin 10:26 pm, 8 May 2015
Our style of attachment affects everything from our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they end. That is why recognizing your attachment pattern can help you understand your strengths and vulnerabilities in a relationship. An attachment pattern is established in...
Behavioural Activation and Value Driven Action
Posted by admin 12:00 am, 29 April 2015
The lethargy cycle in depression represents at pattern that often occurs when people are depressed that is an interaction between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. When people are depressed they tend to think more negatively about themselves, the world and their future. The negative thinking...
Is there such a thing as recreational drug use
Posted by admin 11:21 am, 27 April 2015
In the last year I have seen a significant increase in ‘recreational drug use’ especially among middle aged men and women. What gets me thinking is most of these adults do not realize that some will end up being addicted and some are lucky to escape the addiction revolving door.
One...