Having a healthy diet at an old age is paramount to having a healthy life. A diet can affect an older adult on multiple levels, including the physical domains, the psychological domains, and the social domains.
Without a healthy diet, … Read more
SMART Goals for Lasting Behaviour Change
Goals are essentially mental images of what we want to accomplish. Setting goals involves identifying the precise objectives we want to accomplish and determining the best way to get there. Establishing specific, attainable goals is crucial for bringing about positive … Read more
A CBT Guide to Stop Negative Thinking
Life’s unpredictability challenges us endlessly, making tough situations seem endless. These negative events have the potential to trigger “Repetitive Negative Thoughts” (RNT). Our minds are constantly working, analysing information from the past, present, and future. It is how we plan, learn, … Read more
Symptoms and Treatment of Delirium in Old Age
In the first part of the blog about delirium, we discussed what it is and what causes it especially in old age. Today, we will be taking a more in-depth look at its symptoms, and what we can do to … Read more
Therapist Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care
Working as a therapist is a rewarding yet challenging profession. While helping others cope with their trauma and emotional pain, therapists themselves can be at risk of experiencing vicarious trauma. Vicarious trauma (VT) is a term used to describe the … Read more
Taking Care of Elders Enduring Loss
Old age often represents a series of losses, whether gradual or abrupt. Retirement entails losing one’s work role, the companionship of colleagues, and the structure of a full day, along with a reduced income. For those cohabiting, it may mean … Read more
How Can a Professional Help Ease Grief
Grieving is a life-altering process and state. Navigating loss in close relationships is tough, especially with those we care about deeply. Many cope, yet some seek counseling for prolonged distress. Grieving has no right or wrong way, but coping strategies … Read more
Rewiring the Brain: Trauma and Neuroplasticity
The human brain is a remarkable organ that continuously evolves and adapts over the course of our lives. Our brains can react to a variety of stimuli and experiences, both good and bad. Thanks to a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. … Read more
X’Tista’ Tagħmel Meta Tħossok Bla Enerġija
Hemm ċans tajjeb li tispiċċa mingħajr enerġija meta jkollok ħafna affarijiet jiġru f’daqqa, argumenti u, possibbilment, nuqqas ta’ sapport min-naħa tal-ħbieb u tal-familja. Dan jaf inaqqaslek il-kapaċità li tieħu ħsieb tiegħek innifsek u ta’ ħaddieħor u, konsegwenza t’hekk, tonqoslok il-paċenzja … Read more
The Healing Power of Journaling
You might be wondering how writing in a journal can be healing. The first step is to understand what journaling is about.
Journaling is a method many therapists suggest. You express your feelings and release your thoughts on paper. You … Read more