“Use your own physiology to trick your anxiety into oblivion.” Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a tool used in the filed of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), designed to interrupt the physiological consequences on persistent anxiety. It is a sustainable approach with wide ranging effects on mood, anxiety, and perceived wellbeing. Today, we provide a context and walk-through (audio) […]
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Psychology and Human Sexuality – Why Your Sexual Health Matters
“Sexuality affects every aspect of our identity, and everything affects our sexuality.” Definition: Sexual health, from the perspective of the Health Psychologist, encompasses a range of social-cultural and personal health concerns. According to the World Health Organization (2010), sexual health includes family planning, sexually acquired infections (formally called STD – or, sexually transmitted disease), female […]
The Therapist’s Confessional – What We Think About Our Clients
“What’s the nature of the therapeutic relationship? It’s complicated!” Everyone Wants To Know (Or Do They?) The therapeutic relationship is complicated. I have been on both sides of the counselling scenario (as both a client and psychotherapist). These are two entirely different points of view. As challenging as the task might be, I want to […]
Using Personality Psychology For Improved Relationships At Work (5 Tips)
Conflict At Work Is Inevitable We are spending an average of 2000 hours per year at the office, assuming you work a full time position. Work is a central part of our lives. Just like the relationships we have at home, work relationships also require care and attention. Conflict is sure to arise, no matter […]
MBTI – The Personality Test That Changed Everything!
Personality Tests Are Changing The World Personality testing is narcissistic in nature. We love to learn about ourselves through test results, especially when the tests are based on psychological research. Moreover, we even take tests regardless of their statistical integrity (validity and/or reliability). In fact, the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal was powered by one such online […]
Recent Podcast Episodes
FMP 006 • Defining Cognitive Distortions (CBT Masters Series #1)
“Stop Automatic Thoughts: Awareness is the first step in developing rational thinking” Defining CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was created out of reaction to both psychodynamic thought and the field of Behavioural Psychology. Early researchers acknowledged the connection between thoughts and emotions. However, unlike their predecessors, early CBT adopters (Aaron T. Beck, M.D.) asserted that thoughts, […]
FMP 005 • Radicalize with Positive Psychology (Ending Pathogenesis)
“While you can’t control your experiences, you can control your explanations.” (Seligman) Today’s Episode Learn about the theory that continues to challenge the status-quo throughout our mental health and substance misuse service continuum. Be willing to forget everything you know about mental health treatment, (e.g., clinical depression), and problem solving – We challenge you to […]
