Introduction to the CBT Model
Everyone encounters both stressful experiences as well as positive experiences. In order to cope effectively with these events of our lives, it is essential that… Read More »Introduction to the CBT Model
Everyone encounters both stressful experiences as well as positive experiences. In order to cope effectively with these events of our lives, it is essential that… Read More »Introduction to the CBT Model
What is a trigger? A trigger is any stimulus – a person, place, thing or situation that manifests an unwanted emotional or behavioural response. Triggers… Read More »Recognizing Anxiety Triggers
Journaling provides us with a space to confess our feelings about almost anything and anyone in the world. It gives us a free space to… Read More »Dear diary, here we are…
All of us know that feeling… when we are having a bad day, (it is more like a bad year right now) we turn to that close circle of friends, have one-on-one conversations, and process what we are experiencing. But with the isolation that has come with this pandemic, we have had to find creative ways of getting that support. So it helps to understand how it works…
Read More »Social support: You are not aloneAlthough incorporating the skills of anxiety reduction requires persistence and practice, there are certain techniques that often serve as immediate means of anxiety reduction. Most… Read More »Anxiety first aid: the 4Ds Technique
Appreciate the Little Things In the midst of this pandemic, surrounded with loss, bad news and negativity, it often becomes difficult to focus on the… Read More »Gratitude Journal
Forgiveness is sometimes described as a conscious decision to let go of feelings of anger, bitterness, and retaliation against someone who has wronged you. However,… Read More »The 4Rs of forgiveness
Building an activity schedule, especially when we have to work from home and balance our personal lives too. It provides a sense of support and… Read More »Activity Schedule [download]
After a trauma, it’s normal to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Grounding techniques help control these symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts,… Read More »Grounding Techniques: Anxiety
Deep Breathing Deep breathing is a simple technique that’s excellent for managing emotions. Not only is deep breathing effective, it’s also discreet and easy to… Read More »Coping skills: Anxiety