Agoraphobia is classified as an anxiety disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, characterized by the avoidance of places and/or situations that may cause acute panic, or a feeling of being trapped without a way out. At its worst, individuals feel unable to leave their home due to anticipatory anxiety of what might happen if they were out in public.
Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine
The field of Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine revolutionized how we conceptualize wellness and our approach to care. Incorporate readily accessible tools informed by clinical research, designed to launch you onto your path of personal transformation.
The Therapeutic Value of Keeping a Journal (Digital Vs. Paper)
Journaling is a tool commonly used in the therapeutic process. Entries completed outside of appointments are reviewed in-session for feedback and insight building. For clinicians, journaling assignments are a ubiquitous practice – Not only is it a great place to learn about the client, it also helps form the therapeutic relationship through trust building.
25 Easy to Follow Tips for Managing Clinical Depression
Major Depressive Disorder, or, ‘clinical depression,’ is a common illness causing significant distress in an individual’s social, occupational, and/or physical wellbeing. It is more common among men, and is the leading contributor to suicide (Mayo Clinic, 2000).
Smash Anxiety With Progressive Muscle Relaxation – (Audio Session)
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.
Psychology and Human Sexuality – Why Your Sexual Health Matters
Clinicians working in Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine are tasked with providing education and counselling to clients grappling with sexual identity/orientation, psychological trauma caused by sexual exploitation, physical trauma resulting from cultural practices (female genital mutilation) , while prioritizing sexual health and wellness from a harm reduction perspective.
The Therapist’s Confessional – What We Think About Our Clients
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 address both perspectives in this, “tell all” confessional.
Psychological Healing – The Power of Mindfulness and Meditation (Buddhist Psychotherapy)
Spirituality is one part of a comprehensive self-care approach to well-being. We regularly talk about the “bio-psycho-social” aspects of both conceptualizing and treating mental health and substance misuse problems. We even consider broader cultural impact caused by shame and denial. However, spiritual health is rarely discussed.
Using Personality Psychology For Improved Relationships At Work (5 Tips)
Part of professional development is learning to thrive in the work place, regardless of milieu. Conflict is a natural part of growth – Feelings are always involved, especially when performance matters. The well rounded professional understands conflict as a necessary part of growth, both for the self, and between people, regardless of the role.
MBTI – The Personality Test That Changed Everything!
We love to learn about ourselves through tests, especially when the results are supported by evidence-based research. Let’s face it, if you really think about it, personality testing is narcissistic in nature. We take tests regardless of their statistical integrity (validity and/or reliability) because we are obsessed with ourselves. On the surface, using personality testing to define our identity or show others who we are, is quite self-absorbed.
Major Depression: Critical Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Suggestions
Clinical Depression as a diagnosis has both endogenous and psycho-social features. This is important when considering treatment – Medication is one component in a comprehensive set to tools, used as part of a biopsychosocial approach to care.
