play therapy for anxiety

How does Play Therapy Help in Coping with Anxiety?

Play therapy is a child-centered therapy that helps children communicate through play rather than words. ‘Play’ is a natural language for most children, especially those who cannot express what they are going through. It is the reason play therapy is so helpful: it reaches children at their developmental stage and...

Relationship Trauma

What Is Relationship Trauma and How Can You Heal from It?

Relationship trauma comes from a relationship that causes a great deal of hurt. A traumatic relationship usually consists of one or a combination of these problematic issues, such as abuse, betrayal, neglect, manipulation, or open and constant conflict with someone you trusted. Relationship trauma can affect family relationships or even...

Heal From Trauma

Proven Ways to Heal From Trauma

Trauma, in a broader sense, is misunderstood by many people. It is not just the emotional state of facing something serious that was devastating. Rather, it can be a condition in which a person becomes a victim of shocking events one after another throughout their lifetime. Another misconception is that...

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How to Deal with Anxiety and How Anxiety Therapy Can Help

Anxiety can make daily life feel challenging. It entangles you. Everyone experiences anxiety; it’s natural. But it turns into a crisis when you don’t know how to handle it. It can appear before meetings or during stress, sometimes without warning. The good news is that you can manage anxiety. This...

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How To Counsel a Drug Addict and How Drug Addiction Counselling Can Help

Drug addiction is tough to confront for both the drug user and those around them. It leads to suffering, anxiety, shattered trust, and fear of the future. The main takeaway is that counselling can play a crucial role in recovery by addressing these complex issues. The article discusses how to...

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What is ADHD Therapy? For Those Who Are Interested in Seeking ADHD Treatment

People might take ADHD lightly, but those who are dealing with the condition understand exactly how frustrating it gets. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can make concentration, or for that matter, controlling any impulsive behavior, difficult. If you are not sure about ADHD treatment and are interested in knowing about ADHD therapy,...

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What are Life Transitions and How to Cope with Them

Life transitions are significant turning points in a person’s life. They mark the end of one phase and the beginning of another. Examples of such life transitions include finishing school, starting a new job, moving to a new city, getting married, or becoming a parent. The events usually have both...

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The Right Way to Get Grief Counselling

Grief is a natural reaction to any major loss, not just death. We develop strong relationships (attachments) with individuals, locations, functions, or objects that provide us with identity and ultimately, contentment. But what happens when any of these strong attachments get halted? That’s where grief counselling becomes essential. The brain...

MARRIAGE COUNSELLING

Is Marriage Counselling Required Before Divorce?

Divorce is an emotionally demanding process. These days, many couples who are in such a critical phase question whether there is a need to have marriage counselling before they end their marriage. If you are unfortunately considering ending your marriage and are unsure, please read this article. We will provide...

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and DBT Training Explained

DBT is an acronym for Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. It is a type of talk therapy that is for emotionally helpless individuals. DBT involves helping you accept yourself and teaching you to change unhelpful behaviors. It is that equilibrium between acceptance and change that makes it known as dialectical. DBT was...

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Solution Focused Therapy: A Beginner’s Guide

Solution-focused therapy is also known as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. SFBT is a brief therapy that involves a counsellor assisting individuals in developing solutions rather than discussing issues. During SFT, the therapist and client collaborate on practical objectives. The client explains what they wish to change in their lives (often visualized...

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5 Ways to Make Your Addiction Therapy More Effective

Whether you are just starting your addiction counselling or you received therapy previously, your active cooperation makes a world of difference. Addiction therapy requires a strong personal will. For the best long-lasting and quick results, Group Therapy is not something you should go for. You should opt for personalized therapy...

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