Gaslighting Red Flags: A Quick Self-Check Gaslighting is a pattern of psychological manipulation that makes you doubt what you saw, felt, or decided. Because it often hides inside everyday conversations, many people don’t notice it until their confidence has been...
Best therapy for low self-esteem Low self-esteem can narrow your life, mute your voice, and make everyday choices feel risky. The good news: evidence-based psychotherapy offers clear, practical paths to rebuild a stable sense of worth. This guide compares three...
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) was developed to target mental health issues that arise from shame and self-criticism. For instance, individuals with depressive symptoms tend to be highly critical of oneself; they might frequently compare themselves to...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Signs, Causes, and Support for Families Even the most well-behaved children may be difficult and challenging at times. In fact, at certain developmental stages, it would be unusual if they do not throw any tantrums or...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on acceptance and mindfulness strategies and commitment to behaviour change. It aims to increase one’s ability to adjust to stressors in the present moment...
Art Therapy Art Therapy involves the use of creative techniques to help people non-verbally express themselves. The approach is founded on the belief that self-expression through art is therapeutic; it can help in the healing and understanding of individuals and...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that is highly effective in reducing symptoms of a variety of mental health conditions, primarily depression, but also PTSD, anxiety disorders, and...
Creative Therapy Creative therapy uses art-based activities, such as music and dance, to help treat emotional and mental health conditions. Any sort of artistic ability is not required for this therapy. Part of creative therapy is helping a person channel...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that can be used to address a range of issues. It emphasises a nonjudgmental and validating approach to clients. It has grown in popularity due to its structured...