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🧠👑⚔️❤️🧙‍♂️ The King/ Queen, the Warrior, the Lover, and the Wizard in Your Head: Using Archetypes in CBT

Ever felt like there’s a boardroom full of wildly different personalities in your brain trying to steer your life? One minute you’re calm and in control, the next you’re rage-sprinting through imaginary arguments, and then—just like that—you’re crying because your dog blinked too slowly and it felt personal. Welcome to the human psyche. It’s crowded … Continue reading 🧠👑⚔️❤️🧙‍♂️ The King/ Queen, the Warrior, the Lover, and the Wizard in Your Head: Using Archetypes in CBT

Cognitive Therapy for Addictions and Habits

The above PDF provides valuable new insights into supporting individuals with mental health addictions and serves as a practical guide for therapists. It introduces innovative strategies rooted in cognitive therapy and the TEAM-CBT framework, offering techniques to address habits and addictive behaviors effectively. Whether you're exploring ways to melt resistance, challenge cognitive distortions, or empower … Continue reading Cognitive Therapy for Addictions and Habits

Sadness vs. Depression: Are We Supposed to Be Happy All the Time?

Hello, dear reader! Grab your favorite beverage—tea, coffee, or whatever you’ve convinced yourself is your "calming ritual"—because today, we’re diving headfirst into the murky waters of sadness, depression, and the occasional awkward hug from life’s emotional rollercoaster. Spoiler alert: You’re allowed to feel sad. You’re even allowed to feel miserable—two days a week, max. (Yes, … Continue reading Sadness vs. Depression: Are We Supposed to Be Happy All the Time?