Most of us have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder. The condition was first recognised in war veterans but it can be caused by a number of traumatic experiences, such as a car accident, an assault, or a near-death experience. There is another form of PTSD that is less well known: complex PTSD. Complex PTSD is
Somatic Therapy for PTSD Article by Dr Arielle Schwartz Somatic therapy facilitate resolution of trauma and PTSD responses. We can’t always think our way out of traumatic experiences. One of the biggest issues that we face as human beings is that we can feel trapped by our own physical and emotional states. These are the
In Study of Veterans, Psychotherapy Most Significant Predictor of PTSD Recovery Results of a retrospective study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that although off-label prescribing for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was effective across several medications, concurrent evidence-based psychotherapy was the only predictor of diagnostic improvement. PTSD patients “should consider concurrent treatment with evidence-based psychotherapy“ Meta-analyses
One third of UK employees are dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress By Ellen Scott A survey of 2,000 British workers in junior and senior roles has found that 34% of us are dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress. Management consultancy firm PwC asked British people in a range of different jobs to answer questions about
Reasons why psychotherapy might be the right choice for you Original article posted on the American Psychological Association website. by Dr. Katherine Nordal on September 24th, 2012 1. You learn to work through your own problems. We’ve all heard the expression, “Give a man fish, he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for a lifetime.” That’s
Science Finds An Interesting Link Between Anxiety And Intelligence People who think too much may have little reason to worry. Recent studies have shown that there is a link between anxiety and intelligence and it is a positive one. Scientists found that people who worry a lot do so because they experience “high levels of
16 Ways to Help You Sleep In the short-term medication can be an appropriate choice to help you get to sleep. Particularly if you just need to get through a short but difficult time. However using medication to help you sleep in the long-term may potentially make things much worse. Depending on the type of medication
Large Study Finds Talk Therapy, Not Medication Best for Social Anxiety Disorder While antidepressants are the most commonly used treatment for social anxiety disorder, new research suggests that talking therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are more effective and, unlike medication, can have lasting effects long after treatment has stopped. Social anxiety disorder is a
Study finds that talking therapy is better than pills for treating social anxiety disorder (SAD) Talking therapy is more effective than pills in treating social anxiety disorder, a study has found. Social phobia/anxiety is a persistent fear of social situations. It is one of the most common anxiety disorders. A review of 101 clinical trials
Anxiety Disorders The term Anxiety disorder is a collective term for a group of disorders that share anxiety-related symptoms. Each individual anxiety disorder refers to a set of anxiety symptoms and specific anxiety triggers. All anxieties sufferers have an excessive fear or discomfort that is out of proportion to the situation, and which is something
[fblikesend] Scientists have learned that meditation can reduce anxiety by as much as 39 % while having also identified the brain areas involved. Zen masters and Buddhist monks, have recognized for a very long time that meditation is able to lower anxiety, however the mechanism has never been clear, until now. “Although we’ve known that
[fblikesend] What is Depression? Depression is a very common and debilitating complaint, characterised by low mood, feelings of sadness, despair, low self-worth, and lack of motivation and energy. It can often interfere with sleep and the the ability to concentrate, which can adversely affect work, study and social life. Depression is a psychological condition, which
[fblikesend] Insomnia and Sleep Disorders The world is an increasingly demanding place, and insomnia and sleep problems seem to be on the increase. Just about every newspaper and media website lists tales of financial misfortune. Even high-street leaders are shutting their doors. The spectre of job cuts is haunting boardrooms, and places of work. Is it
[fblikesend] The Inner Changes Counselling and Psychotherapy Manchester practice celebrates 11 years of full-time practice When I first opened the doors of my counselling and psychotherapy, Manchester practice to clients 11 years ago, I held brand new professional qualifications in NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapy and had read countless books on both subjects, but it very quickly
What is an Anxiety Disorder? The term Anxiety Disorder is a general term for a group of disorders that share a variety of anxiety-related conditions. All of the anxiety disorders have one symptom in common, an excessive worry or fear about something that would not usually bother most people. The symptoms of anxiety are both
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