We have a variety of blogs below, including the difference between counselling and CBT, and choosing the right therapist. Scroll down to see all of our current topics.
In addition, the team and some fantastic external speakers are busy writing new blogs for Brighter Life Therapy. Upcoming topics include: first-hand mental health experiences, the overlap between education and therapy, and CBT for depression, anxiety and pain. Watch this space!
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Perfectionism and low self-esteem
How does perfectionism and low self-esteem work together? Perfectionism is observed when a person sets themselves very high standards, which are often difficult to meet. When the standards are inevitably not met, this can lead to feelings of failure. In turn, this can result in low self-esteem and feeling anxious and depressed. Alternatively, the veryContinue reading “Perfectionism and low self-esteem”
What is low self-esteem and how can we manage it?
Self esteem is how we view our worth. If we have low self-esteem, we believe we are not worthy. Read on to learn how low self-esteem develops and sticks around, and how we can manage it using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Where does low self-esteem come from? Low self-esteem can come from a number ofContinue reading “What is low self-esteem and how can we manage it?”
Psychology Careers: First Jobs After University
Guest blog by Eleanor Holmes There are many good roles to apply for when just starting out and considering careers in psychology! A degree, as with many careers, is the starting point, but where do you go from there? Here are three examples of potential roles you could go for. Mental Health Support Worker Description: MentalContinue reading “Psychology Careers: First Jobs After University”
Postgraduate Psychology Careers and the Impact on Mental Health
Guest blog by Eleanor Holmes Graduating and psychology careers Graduating from university can bring a wave of relief and excitement for many psychology postgraduates. This is especially following a term of dissertation projects and final-year exams. However, this can be closely followed by the competitiveness and stress experienced when trying to kick-start a psychology career.Continue reading “Postgraduate Psychology Careers and the Impact on Mental Health”
What is burnout and how do you cope with it?
What is burnout? Burnout is when we are emotionally and mentally exhausted due to prolonged stress. It can lead us to feeling a loss of motivation and interest and reduces our productivity. This can affect our mood, leaving us feeling anxious and low. Burnout can affect many areas of our life, such as at work,Continue reading “What is burnout and how do you cope with it?”
The steps to good self-esteem
Self esteem is all about our evaluation of our own worth. If we think we’re worthy, we have higher self esteem. Whereas, if we think we’re not worthy, we tend to have lower self-esteem. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Maslow’s hierarchy (see image below) is a way of showing the steps needed to be able toContinue reading “The steps to good self-esteem”
What are grounding techniques?
What are grounding techniques, and do they help? Grounding is a name given to exercises that can help to bring relief from high states of panic and anxiety or flashbacks of traumatic experiences. They can help orientate us back to the ‘here and now’, so that our minds are not stuck ruminating on past experiencesContinue reading “What are grounding techniques?”
CBT for pain
Did you know that chronic pain can really affect our mood and can lead to symptoms of depression and anxiety. We teamed up with The Physio Clinic Glasgow to discuss the interesting overlap between physiotherapy and psychotherapy. There is a lot of evidence for CBT for pain. Watch our three videos below. Firstly, interview 1Continue reading “CBT for pain”
Baby blues and low mood in new and expectant mums
Last year I teamed up with Emma‘s Diary facebook page to deliver a free session about low mood, depression and baby blues for new and expectant mums. What are baby blues? Baby blues are the name given to the low mood that women can experience the first week after childbirth. This can take many newContinue reading “Baby blues and low mood in new and expectant mums”
Are you worried that CBT therapy won’t work for you?
“CBT therapy doesn’t work for me” I’ve assessed many people who will say to me ‘CBT doesn’t work for me’, and are then put off trying it again if they need further support. There is definitely a number of people who will have had true CBT and it wasn’t right for them. Perhaps they couldn’tContinue reading “Are you worried that CBT therapy won’t work for you?”
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If you want to read more about how people have benefitted from CBT therapy with us, have a read of our case studies or testimonials.
