coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
The Girl Who Slept On A Newspaper
Anxious attachment is a thing we hear a lot about these days. Attachment theory is a buzzword bingo selection. Like narcissism and gaslighting. But the story of how I learned to chase avoidant men like a defective compass needle that only pointed toward storm systems is one in a million. And yet, the dynamic may be the most common model of all relationship issues today.
By Suburban_Disturbance7 months ago in Psyche
Chains of the Brothel: Part 7 Silent Walls
The Prison Disguised as a Home The place where Anita now lived was not a home. It was a forgotten prison pretending to be a sanctuary. The villagers called it the Old House, but its name was a cruel lie. It wasn’t a shelter for the elderly or a place of care. It was where society abandoned those it no longer wished to see—the “incurable,” the “dangerous,” the “inconvenient.”
By Shehzad Anjum7 months ago in Psyche
“Christian Integration in Counselor Education” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford -Chapter 26 Summary, Interaction, & Application
Summary The author of chapter twenty-six, entitled, “Christian Integration with Children and Adolescents” of the book “Christian Integration in Counselor Education,” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford is written by Kevin B. Hull. Dr. Kevin B. Hull has a PhD, is a LPC practicing in Florida and specializes in autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Kevin Hull is also a professor at Liberty University. Within the three learning objectives Dr. Hull indicates that students will be able to apply scripture to help understand God’s character as the Heavenly father and the impacts that pertain specifically to children and adolescents. The second learning objective consists of understanding integrated theories and techniques apply to working with children and adolescents. Lastly, the third learning objective focuses on the overall relationship with God impacts the counseling relationship with children and adolescents.
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Psyche
The Power of Small Wins in Overcoming Depression
Depression can feel like a mountain that refuses to be moved. It weighs heavy on the body, clouds the mind, and drains the will to keep moving forward. For many, the idea of “getting better” feels overwhelming, almost impossible.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Complete Guide to How It Works and Why It Helps
Mental health treatment has evolved dramatically over the past century, with countless therapeutic models competing for recognition. Among them, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has risen to the top as one of the most widely researched and effective approaches for conditions ranging from anxiety to depression, trauma, and even chronic pain.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How to Cope
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, often shortened to SAD, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes. While most common during the fall and winter months, when daylight hours are shorter, it can also appear during the spring or summer for some people.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Practical Takeaways: Helping Teens Build Resilience During War
Why Practical Tools Matter Theories and statistics provide understanding, but the true value of research lies in how it can be applied in everyday life. When we talk about resilience, it is not an abstract concept but a set of concrete strategies that help adolescents cope with academic pressure, family conflict, war, or even simple misunderstandings with peers.
By Daria Barabash7 months ago in Psyche
Become Radically Divergent
(Originally posted in https://yushanchen.substack.com/p/becoming-radically-divergent) Chaotic, forgetful, overthinking, reckless, emotionally explosive – these are just some things that I described myself (and how my parents saw me) back in the day.
By Yu-Shan Chen7 months ago in Psyche
Returning to My Multitudes
When I was a child, I lived in a universe inside my own head. It wasn’t daydreaming, not really. It was inhabiting. I could slip into stories, into fantasies, into whole constructed lives with ease. One day I was a magical princess, the next a singer, the next the President of the United States. I didn’t just imagine them - I was living them. Entire days would pass with me moving through these roles, narrating scenes, improvising dialogue, and watching the internal movie unfold.
By Danielle Katsouros7 months ago in Psyche
