There is a wealth of literature available suggesting that a lack of sleep can have both short and long term effects on an individuals health. Recent research from Freeman et al (2017) provides strong evidence that insomnia is a causal factor in the occurrence of psychotic experiences and other mental health problems. This research wasContinue reading “More than a bad night’s sleep- the impact of sleep on your mental health.”
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Blogbites: Do you!
We are into the second week in January and it can be a difficult time of year for a lot of people. Perhaps you have given up on the New Years resolution or are struggling getting back to work after the Christmas break. Perhaps like many you didn’t even have a Christmas break. .Social mediaContinue reading “Blogbites: Do you!”
Part 4: Low Self Esteem & how it is maintained
In this section we will look at how low self esteem and the negative core beliefs introduced in part 3 are maintained.
Part 3: Low Self Esteem. Rules & Assumptions
In part 1 we looked at what low self esteem can look like. In part 2 we looked at how low self esteem is developed through early experiences and experiences later in life. In this section we will continue to look at how low self esteem is developed and understand this from a psychological perspective.Continue reading “Part 3: Low Self Esteem. Rules & Assumptions”
Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?
Do you know how to support someone when they are upset? Sometimes we say things to stop someone crying, thinking that if the stop crying they will feel better. In therapy I often sit with clients when they are upset, encouraging them to feel their sadness. Often years of tears have built up, resulting inContinue reading “Blogbites: Do you know how to support someone when they are upset?”
Dr Patricia Barber 