Traumatic Attachment Induction Procedure (TAIP)

Jean came to a drug and alcohol unit in her 50s, seeking help after many years of alcoholism, and was assigned as a client to me (Monique). She reported drinking three bottles of wine a night and blacking out. I was becoming disheartened and began to doubt that she would ever give up drinking after … Continue reading Traumatic Attachment Induction Procedure (TAIP) →

Guilt

Guilt is a difficult feeling or concept to define. The easiest way, in my mind would be to say it is when you feel badly about having done something wrong. It is also the state of not being innocent, having committed a crime, a sin, fault or an offence. The word has emotional, legal … Continue reading Guilt →

ADDICTION

An addiction is a compulsive physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance or behaviour. Addictions come in two main forms i.e. substances and behaviours. Addictions to substances include drugs and alcohol, addiction to behaviours include, sex, gambling or other repetitive behaviours that might be problematic for an individual and their family. How an Individual … Continue reading ADDICTION →

Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand what another person is experiencing from that person’s frame of reference. This ability is also a vital component of successful relationships. It is important to note that it is from the other persons point of reference that makes it a meaningful and beneficial way of relating. It … Continue reading Empathy →

Coping with Depression in our Modern World

Depression is typically prolonged feelings of despondency and dejection, cessation of interest in the outside world, loss of the capacity to love and possibly feelings of worthlessness. It is usually characterised by severe feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy, typically accompanied by a lack of energy and interest in life. Depression ranges from mild to severe. … Continue reading Coping with Depression in our Modern World →

Anxiety

Most commonly we think of anxiety as an experience of being worried, or nervous or a feeling of unease about something with an uncertain outcome Anxiety takes. It includes feelings of concern, apprehension fear and many more uncomfortable sensations. Many people will become anxious at one point or another. This can be usually in situations … Continue reading Anxiety →

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is often referred to as talking therapy. It involves a therapist helping a person to understand their difficulties better and this in turn can facilitate a change in future thinking and behaviour. Psychotherapy involves reflecting on how a person experiences their emotions. We could say that the practise of psychotherapy is influenced by the … Continue reading Psychotherapy →