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Jealousy and envy are often confused. For example we may say ‘You’re going on a world cruise? I’m so jealous’. However in that case we are probably feeling more envious than jealous. We feel jealous when something or someone we think belongs to us is under threat. For example a partner or spouse befriending an old flame…
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A bad boss can destroy morale if they are quick to criticise, slow to praise, humiliate someone rather than help develop them. A boss who takes credit for the staff’s achievements but blames them for failure will often have a high turnover of staff and foster a culture of hostility. When a boss creates a toxic…
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Social anxiety and shyness are common problems that can affect anyone. In fact most people feel shy or anxious in certain social situations. However there are times when the anxiety can feel overwhelming. If you think you may suffer from social anxiety ask yourself if you experience the following regularly. You think you’ll act in…
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Please see the link below for an article on how CBT can help with panic disorder http://www.rscpp.co.uk/content/treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-panic-disorder.html
As a boy, when hearing adults refer to depression, I used to hear expressions like. ‘misery loves company’ and wonder what it meant. Then one day it struck me what it means. When depressed and in a low mood it can often feel like being stuck. The things we love doing seem like to much effort, we can’t…
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Please click the link below for an article on how counselling can help with chronic illness, CBT for CFS / ME http://www.rscpp.co.uk/content/treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-chronic-fatigue-synd.html
Unlike self esteem, self confidence can fluctuate from situation to situation. Sometimes even when we know our capabilities and qualities though we still mightn’t believe them. Here are some useful ideas that can help boost self confidence: Take time to pamper yourself. When you look at your best you’ll feel good too Set smaller more…
Histrionic personality disorder normally includes a pattern of attention seeking behaviour. Typically this involves wanting to be the center of attention in any group of people, perhaps being flirtatious or provocative. People with Histrionic Personality Disorder often act out a role in their relationship with others rather than feel emotions as such. They may have difficulty achieving or…
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I have recently been trained in the rewind technique for working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Rewind technique is different from other techniques in that it no details have to be disclosed by the client to the therapist. Because it isn’t intrusive or voyeuristic there is less chance of the client being re-traumatized and…
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For an article on causes of self harm please follow the link below http://www.rscpp.co.uk/content/causes/causes-self-harm.html Darren Magee, Sentient Counselling