During the second half of the 20th century psychoanalysis was seen by many psychologists as less than scientific, and thus was slowly replaced by newer cognitive therapy techniques. Cognitive therapy assumes that our thinking colors our feelings and places an emphasis on examining people’s perceptions of their experiences. Cognitive therapyContinue Reading
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community” (WorldContinue Reading
Existential therapy is a form of psychotherapy based on the model of human nature and experience. It focuses on the positive view that each person is a unique individual capable of growing and realizing their potential, as well as making the choices that shape their life. The Meaning of AnxietyContinue Reading
Gestalt Therapy is based on the idea that perception, or awareness, is disjointed and incomplete in maladjusted people. The German word Gestalt means “entire” or “whole.” Gestalt Therapy helps people rebuild thoughts, feelings and behaviors into connected wholes. This is achieved by expanding personal awareness to accept responsibility for one’sContinue Reading
Our discussion of the various therapeutic approaches includes Holistic Therapy, which attempts to address an individual as a whole person rather than as someone who is psychologically ill, i.e., needing to be cured or fixed. Instead of separating psychological problems into a different component, Holistic Therapy attempts to address theContinue Reading
Also known as person-centered therapy developed by Carl Rogers, humanistic therapy describes a therapist’s aim to boost self-fulfillment by helping a person to grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance. The therapist tends to focus on the present and future more than the past. They explore feelings as they come up, ratherContinue Reading
Are you having a serious problem with your life? Are you feeling a little down or unsure? Maybe you’re trying to deal with a disappointment that’s been handed to you? We are going to assume that because you’re visiting Self-Psych.com you or someone you’re close to is experiencing a problem.Continue Reading
Here at Self-Psych.com we offer what we believe are the best aspects of various psychotherapy approaches: those with emphasis on people’s inherent potential for self-fulfillment. Our aim is to help people grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance, and to reduce those conflicts that impede one’s natural developmental growth. We believe thatContinue Reading
Everyone is unique and as a result, so are their emotional problems. Therefore there can never be a one-size-fits-all solution. Something has been troubling you or a loved one. Something has to change in your life but you might not be sure what it is or how to go aboutContinue Reading
You are probably visiting Self-Psych.com because you are feeling emotionally out of sorts. You may be depressed, angry, anxious, worried, confused, frustrated, grieving, upset, tired, sad, over-weight, guilty, ashamed, or scared. Or you may be a bit of a procrastinator, perhaps a perfectionist, have low self-esteem, an addiction, harmful badContinue Reading