Myth – Psychotherapists make clients feel immediately better after each session.

Myth – Psychotherapists make clients feel immediately better after each session.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202005/10-common-myths-about-therapy This scenario might be convenient for a storyline, but nothing is further from the truth. Clients are not cars, and therapists aren’t mechanics. Clients are active participants while therapists help them face and uncover whatever is bothering them. That process takes time and can be initially difficult and painful. Having feelings stirred up is…

Accessibility advantages of online peer support

Accessibility advantages of online peer support

https://www.prweb.com/releases/online_peer_support_supportiv_whitepaper_reveals_evidence_based_solution_to_mental_health_epidemic/prweb17344384.htm Dr. Ku completed her undergraduate education in Neuroscience and Molecular/Cell Biology at Princeton, and her MD at Columbia University. In addition, she’s an expert on the intersection of public health and novel technology solutions, having earned an MBA from Columbia, and a Master’s in Public Health from UC Berkeley. As she summarizes in the…

Politeness Theory  & Abusive Relationships

Politeness Theory & Abusive Relationships

Brown and Levinson (1987) developed politeness theory based on Goffman’s (1959) face theory. Since politeness stems from face, face is explained first in order to understand politeness. Face and politeness are the theories that I will use to examine how partners manipulate politenessto continue emotional abuse. In the following section, I will give an overview…

Generalized anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20360803 Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. They may include: Persistent worrying or anxiety about a number of areas that are out of proportion to the impact of the events Overthinking plans and solutions to all possible worst-case outcomes Perceiving situations and events as threatening, even when they aren’t Difficulty handling uncertainty Indecisiveness and fear…

Survivor resources – Anxiety NZ

Survivor resources – Anxiety NZ

https://www.anxiety.org.nz/what-we-do We provide support, treatment and education for anxiety, depression, OCD and phobias, however we treat other associated conditions related to anxiety. https://www.anxiety.org.nz/what-we-do DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONS Anxiety: Moderate to severe anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adults. Feeling anxious to some degree is normal for everyone. Anxiety and fear are…

Myths – Psychotherapists believe that the personality is cemented by age five

Myths – Psychotherapists believe that the personality is cemented by age five

The belief that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks is perhaps the biggest myth of all. When you read a novel in which a therapist says that personality is fixed by age five, it’s laughable and the story loses credibility. Neuroscientists have shown that the brain is malleable, and new MRI technology allows us…

Gloriavale’s sexual assault policy asks victims to ‘forgive’ abusers

Gloriavale’s sexual assault policy asks victims to ‘forgive’ abusers

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/122525960/gloriavales-sexual-assault-policy-asks-victims-to-forgive-abusers-gives-offenders-three-chances-to-stop Sexual assault victims at the secretive religious Gloriavale sect are made to meet with their abuser and forgive them – without police being notified. Gloriavale leaders then give offenders “second and third chances” to stop offending, along with more rounds of forgiveness and repentance meetings when they fail to stop, before leaders will consider…