Much of what you know about psychology may be a lie. Over the last several decades, popular psychology has led to the rise of dozens of myths that have given people a false sense of understanding about how their brains operate and how to interpret…
Every industry has its own language and terms. These words and phrases can be confusing to anyone who is not part of the daily operations of a specific industry, and the psychotherapy and counselling sector is no exception. So, to help you understand the terms,…
A panic attack typically comes on suddenly. While it may be precipitated by overwhelming stress, a panic attack is unpredictable, although the anxiety that climaxes in panic may have been present for a long time. Panic attacks last only a short while (5 to 30…
The word trauma can itself generate a lot of emotions irrespective of whether you have gone through or witnessed one. Trauma is an emotional response to an event that causes an individual to feel overwhelmed and rendered helpless due to the overwhelming power of the…