Interoceptive Exposure Therapy in Panic Disorder
When people suffer crises of panic or distress, they might seek medical help. Normally, primary care physicians look after these…
Psychology
Psychology is one of the most fascinating sciences that exist. Understanding the reasons for our behaviour, the mysteries of personality and the mind, understanding what processes lie behind intelligence, how we develop, or even discovering how to improve our relationships, are just some of the things revealed by this enriching discipline, which we put within your reach.
What Schemas Are and Why They're Limiting You
Schemas are an ingrained thought pattern that sometimes forms during childhood. It's both a way of processing the information around…
Schizoid Personality Disorder and Cognitive Therapy
When you think of schizoid personality disorder, you might think of characters like Heidi's hermit grandfather. Or perhaps your strange…
The Fascinating Theory of Quantum Consciousness
The theory of quantum consciousness can be a bit complex for those who haven't mastered the science behind quantum mechanics.…
Behavioral Activation When Trying to Lose Weight
Most people use behavioral activation in certain mood disorders such as depression. However, this type of strategy aimed at increasing…
The Impact of a Tough Upbringing on Adult Relationships
Insecurity, affective dependence, low self-esteem, abusive bonds. It's difficult to determine the impact of a tough upbringing on adult relationships,…
Normalization: What's it About?
Have you ever heard the phrase "let's normalize this" regarding mental illness, sexuality, emotionality, or gender roles? Lately, normalization has…
Symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder
The symptoms of persistent depressive disorder, or dysthymia, tell us that this condition is a lot more than chronic sadness.…
What's Phobic Neurosis and Why Do We Experience It?
The first person who mentioned phobic neurosis was Sigmund Freud. For him, it was part of the so-called "transference neuroses"…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Treatments
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs in some people who've suffered very stressful or catastrophic events. Such events could be the…
Characteristics and Models of Consumer Psychology
The confluence of the industrialization process and the development of science has led to the emergence of disciplines dedicated to…
Food Phobias Aren't Due to Fear of Gaining Weight
How many types of phobias have you heard about? There are probably hundreds of them, although some are more common…
Gardner's Naturalistic Intelligence
Thanks to psychologist and educator Howard Gardner, we now know that there isn't just one but eight types of intelligence.…
Emotional Dependency - What It Is and How to Overcome It
Most of our patients have therapy goals related to being more independent within a relationship. In other words, they want…
Reduce Rumination and Worry
Rumination syndrome is an illness in which people repeatedly regurgitate food from their stomach to chew, swallow, or spit out. Something rather similar can happen with your thoughts. Indeed, this…
The Stages of Alcoholism According to Jellinek
Elvin Morton Jellinek was an American physiologist and biostatistician who most consider the father of scientific studies on alcoholism. In…
What Are Relationships with Emotionally Insecure People Like?
Relationships with emotionally insecure people can be bitter, or even painful, experiences. These are people who live with constant self-doubt…
Symptoms of Empathy Deficit Disorder
The symptoms of empathy deficit disorder (EDD) describe a rather particular type of person. This is someone unable to put…
How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
The loss of a loved one is an inevitable part of life. Despite the fact that it's inevitable, people are…
Logotherapy: Living a Meaningful Life
Living a meaningful life doesn't mean orienting your entire existence towards the search for your own happiness. Instead, it's about…