We have many approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. Let’s explore the basic assumption or core believe for each therapy. This will help to enhance the understanding of therapy process a…
Polyvagal theory in a gist. I love illustrating concepts and putting them into understandable chunks. Hope this helps. POLYVAGAL THEORY When we’re threatened our Sympathetic nervous system is activ…
When working with clients, counsellors draw on a number of basic counselling skills. They include: • Attending • Use of Silence • Reflecting and Paraphrasing • Clarifying Questions • Focusing • Rapport Building • Summarising. Click to download your PDF on the Basic Counselling Skills Explained.
1. Ginsburg, Axelrad, and Herma (1950) propounded this theory in three different categories or stages i. STAGE ONE (FANTASY) At eleve...
The Autonomic Treatment Atlas
With anxiety, depression and stress on the climb, have you ever wondered how you can understand your reactions to life’s challenges and stressors? Or maybe you wondered how you can become more resilient? Did you know that you can map your own nervous system? This is such a powerful tool that can help you shift the state of your nervous system to help you feel more mindful, grounded, and joyful during the day, and more importantly during your life. Before we discuss how to map your nervous system, let's break down the autonomic nervous system a bit more.
