Psychological Therapy is More Important Than You Think

Depending on your concerns and your problems, your therapist may suggest group therapy. Often, group therapy is prescribed along with other forms of therapy like individual therapy. The sound of group therapy may sound daunting and the idea of talking to a group of people about your problems may sound ridiculous in the beginning. However, it is not. Group therapy is often set up for specific purposes or to address one single concern like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc. When you meet someone, who is a total stranger and is yet experiencing the same or similar problem, you feel validated and that you are not alone. Groups are made according to the nature of problems, age, etc. A therapist for teens undertakes group therapy sessions for problems faced by teens like bullying. If you are thinking support groups are the same as group therapy, then you are wrong. While these support and self-help groups are also made with the purpose of listening to one another and sharing ...

Mental illnesses affect millions of families each year, and yet, it is one of the least discussed topics. Many individuals to this day consider it as a taboo and do not categorize it as a serious illness. Every illness or disease requires treatment and medical attention – mental illness does too. Mental health counseling is an up and coming industry that aids mental health illnesses in the best possible way to facilitate healthy living – both physically and mentally. Here are some facts about mental health counseling that you probably did not know.  1.      Mental illness is not a flaw Many individuals mistakenly attribute their mental shortcomings by thinking they are flawed, or they are “the problem”. Mental illnesses are, most often, caused by hormonal imbalances which cannot be controlled. Suffering from a mental illness is not your fault , neither does it make you any less of an incredible person. 2.      Mental illnesses a...

Emails, meetings, Con calls, Presentations, Conferences… They seem to get a little overbearing at times, but we have still left out the largest demon of the workplace – DEADLINES. So, as you are busy checking all of the accumulated emails, you realize that even a 24-hour day will not be enough to finish off everything that is on your plate. You just shut out that senior telling you about something new that is due by the end of the day. You are starting to zone out and almost believe that there is no way you’re going to be able to finish the day’s work. The anxiety of not meeting deadlines further decreases your efficiency and you start feeling the pressure, building on. Eventually, you keep beating yourself down for not completing your work and start doubting your self-worth. All of this adversely affects your performance which in turn leads to feeling dejected. It is a vicious cycle. Once you fall trap to it there is no getting out, which is why organizations should start thinking ...

Lately, a lot of concerns are being raised regarding kids and their mental health. Mental health of kids is a tricky space because of the lack of awareness and the sensitivity of the matter. Parents are specially concerned about the health of their kids during the lockdown while they are locked indoors. It is a matter of fact that it is not easy for the kids as well. The foremost thing that the parents need to learn nothing is wrong with child therapy . Prejudice blocking your perspectives and your child’s growth is the last thing you need when your child is suffering. Kids feel and emote as much as we do and hence some kind of acting out is okay. It is completely normal if they are throwing a temper tantrum at times. Irritation, screaming, and stubbornness are common. However, it is the responsibility of the parents to take a note of the frequency, time, and the intensity of their outburst. A lot depends on that. Severity and the age are factors to be considered before decidin...