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amandazhi2008
Oct 28, 20244 min read
Tangoing with Emotion: A Path to Healing in EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that helps people improve their relationships by focusing on emotions. Whether...
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Chris Zhang
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Unpacking Absurd Thinking and Emotional Heuristics in Therapy
In our journey toward self-discovery and healing, therapists often use various techniques to help us untangle our thoughts. Two powerful...
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amandazhi2008
Oct 24, 20245 min read
Understanding Depression And Anxiety Through The Lens Of Attachment Theory
Attachment theory helps us understand how our early relationships affect our emotions and mental health. When children form secure...
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amandazhi2008
Oct 23, 20244 min read
Understanding Emotional Disorders: A Comprehensive Case Formulation
Emotional disorders can be confusing and challenging for those who experience them. They affect how people f eel, think, and act ....
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amandazhi2008
Oct 22, 20245 min read
Navigating Change: The Stages of Intervention in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a type of therapy that helps people strengthen their emotional bonds with others. It's often used...
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Jessica Sukhu
Oct 19, 20245 min read
Unraveling Substance Dependence: Understanding Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
By: Jessica Sukhu Alcohol is everywhere —in celebrations, social gatherings, and even in our medicine cabinets. But what exactly is this...
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amandazhi2008
Oct 17, 20245 min read
Building Bonds: Exploring Attachment in Individual Therapy
Attachment in individual therapy plays a crucial role in fostering emotional security. The therapeutic relationship is seen as a mirror...
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Chris Zhang
Oct 12, 20244 min read
Understanding Cognitive Bias: Breaking Free from Patterns and Black-and-White Thinking
Cognitive biases can often cloud our judgment , leading us to see connections and make decisions based on flawed reasoning. Two common...
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Chris Zhang
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Understanding Cognitive Bias: Ignoring Base Rates and Examining Logic
Introduction Cognitive biases shape how we perceive the world, often leading us to make irrational judgments and decisions. Among these...
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Chris Zhang
Sep 28, 20243 min read
Understanding Confirmation Bias in Therapy
What Is Confirmation Bias? Have you ever noticed how easy it is to latch onto negative thoughts about yourself? If you believe you're...
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Chris Zhang
Sep 20, 20243 min read
Developing New Adaptive Rules, Standards, and Assumptions in Therapy
We all have those nagging beliefs that make life harder than it needs to be. These rigid rules or assumptions often lead to...
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Chris Zhang
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Exploring Perfectionism: What If You Achieve It?
Perfectionism often seems like the golden ticket to success and happiness. Many of us believe that reaching perfection—or at least...
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Chris Zhang
Aug 30, 20244 min read
Embracing Relapse as a Learning Opportunity: A Guide to Reframing Setbacks
Understanding Relapse as a Learning Tool Relapse can feel like a huge setback, especially for those of us who struggle with perfectionism...
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Nicole Liu
Aug 29, 20245 min read
Transforming Fear: Behavioural Approaches to Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Panic disorder and agoraphobia can significantly disrupt daily life, leaving individuals trapped in cycles of fear and avoidance....
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Nicole Liu
Aug 24, 20245 min read
Thinking Beyond Fear: Cognitive Interventions for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Panic disorder and agoraphobia can be overwhelming, leaving individuals feeling trapped by their fears. Cognitive interventions offer...
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Winky Zhou
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Facing Your Inner Monsters: Harnessing the Power of Cognitive Defusion
Cognitive fusion is a concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people live...
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Nicole Liu
Aug 18, 20244 min read
Understanding Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: A Guide to Effective Treatment
Panic disorder and agoraphobia can be overwhelming conditions that disrupt daily life and create a constant sense of fear and...
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Chris Zhang
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Understanding and Challenging Your Personal Rules
Sometimes, we all create personal rules to protect ourselves from feeling hurt or rejected. For example, you might think, “If someone...
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Winky Zhou
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Emotional Awareness: Cultivating Mindfulness Where It Truly Matters
Emotional Awareness When you’re attuned to your emotional experience, it becomes easier to engage with life in a wholehearted...
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Chris Zhang
Aug 9, 20244 min read
Understanding and Addressing Negative Automatic Thoughts in Therapy
Negative automatic thoughts often feel like undeniable truths. For example, if someone thinks “Susan doesn’t like me” and it turns out to...
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