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The claim that happy people live without conflicts is a myth
We often fear conflicts because we think we might end up as losers. If we repeatedly find ourselves at the same point, the conflicts might seem unsolvable, and cause us to become even more alienated from each other afterward. We feel trapped in a vicious circle with no way out. We desire more connection but don't always know how to proceed.Read more
Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as a condition that includes difficulties during sleep as well as problems falling asleep. Almost everyone occasionally experiences difficulties with sleep. If someone has trouble falling asleep at night, wakes up during the night, wakes up very too early in the morning and has difficulty falling back asleep, and this happens at least three times a week for several months, they are most likely suffering from chronic insomnia.Read more
Logotherapy
What is Logotherapy? What are its Characteristics? How Does it Address Various Psychological Distresses and Disorders? How Does Logotherapy Explain the Current Situation and Our Experiences and Feelings During the Epidemic?We invited David Srakar, a logotherapist, to discuss the characteristics and specifics of this psychotherapy approach.
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We need to be mindful of our thoughts
During #stayathome, we invited Katja Lesar, a psychodynamic psychotherapy, to the interview to shed light on the thoughts and events we are all witnessing in this unique situation.Read more
Why is it so hard to stay at home?
How does the #stayathome mandate impact our psychological health, and how can we help ourselves through it?The coronavirus has put the world on "pause" and forced most of us to stay at home. By maintaining physical distance from others, we reduce our own risk of infection, as well as the risk for older and more vulnerable groups. None of us has experienced a situation like this before, where saving lives involves staying at home.
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Grieving Requires Space and Time
Every year, especially on the Day of the Dead, we remember our loved ones who are no longer with us in this life but still remain in our hearts, thoughts, and memories. Death is the final act of every life, and no one can avoid it; however, we can prepare ourselves to a certain extent and accept it more easily as the ultimate milestone of our existence.Read more
Dr. Yalom Discovers the Benefits of Online Psychotherapy
Even the wisest, most experienced, and open-minded experts in the field of psychotherapy can sometimes view new developments in psychotherapy with a degree of skepticism. A few years ago, the founders of the online platform Talkspace invited Dr. Irvin D. Yalom, a world-renowned existential psychotherapist and author of many bestselling books in the field of psychotherapy, to collaborate with them. His initial reaction to online psychotherapy was far from positive.Read more
When to seek counseling and when to seek psychotherapy?
When facing personal distress, emotional or psychological issues, we have several different options for help, which vary in terms of effectiveness, activity, duration of treatment and the nature of the relationship between the client and the professional.Read more
How to avoid burnout?
In preventing burnout, self-care is crucial. We must pay attention to the symptoms leading to burnout, become aware of them, avoid them, and change our behaviors. It is essential to know how to distance yourself from excessive work, to relax and rest, and to recharge with fresh physical and mental energy.Read more