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Know your Psychologist

Difference between Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

Many people are unaware about mental health professionals and find it difficult to decide whom to consult so this will help you to understand the key differences between clinical and counselling psychologist.

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Disha Arunagiri

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How to Deal with Anxiety Through Affordable Therapy: Your Path to Improved Mental Health

Anxiety is a natural human response to stress or uncertain situations, but for some, it becomes a persistent and overwhelming challenge. It goes beyond the typical worries we all experience and can manifest in various forms, impacting daily life. Individuals with anxiety disorders may face difficulties in managing emotions, navigating social situations, and even pursuing educational or professional opportunities. The physical and emotional toll of anxiety underscores the importance of seeking support and effective coping mechanisms to enhance mental well-being. Everyone experiences occasional worries and has to deal with anxiety in response to life's challenges. However, for those who deal with anxiety disorders, persistent and escalating anxiety can significantly impact daily life. Beyond the emotional toll, anxiety disorders can hinder educational and job opportunities, as well as strain social and familial relationships. Seeking help from mental health professionals is crucial for managing anxiety effectively.

Similar to the fight, flight, or freeze response, anxiety is a natural survival mechanism. While high levels of anxiety occasionally occur, chronic anxiety is a warning sign that needs attention. Anxiety can also be rooted in unresolved trauma, triggering heightened physiological reactions. The interplay of biology and environment determines an individual's experience of anxiety, with a potential genetic component.

Anxiety manifests differently in individuals, with some becoming withdrawn and others exhibiting a fight response. Common physical symptoms include stumbling over words, shaking, and nervous tics. Understanding the nuances of anxiety is essential for effective recovery, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Various anxiety disorders, such as Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Phobias, necessitate tailored therapeutic approaches. Unfortunately, individuals with anxiety often resort to avoidance as a coping mechanism, amplifying their fears. Modern therapeutic methods focus on addressing avoidance and negative thinking to empower individuals to manage anxiety effectively.

Therapists in India specializing in anxiety employ diverse therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, or a combination of approaches. CBT, with a strong evidence base, targets negative thought patterns contributing to anxiety symptoms. It empowers individuals to modify cognitive habits through exercises that transform negative beliefs into positive ones. Efficient collaboration with anxiety therapists involves openness, asking questions, and active involvement between sessions. Counselling emphasizes creating a secure environment to prevent retraumatization during anxiety therapy. Acknowledging that anxiety and depression often stem from underlying issues, therapists prioritize providing a judgment-free space for clients to express their feelings.

For optimal results, individuals seeking anxiety therapy are encouraged to:

Be honest about your feelings

Ask questions and seek clarification

Share all relevant information with your therapist

Implement therapeutic strategies between sessions

Prioritize your mental health goals

Make healthy lifestyle choices

Cultivate a supportive social network

Address and reduce sources of stress contributing to anxiety

Self-management, including relaxation techniques, an active lifestyle, and effective time management, forms the first step in anxiety resolution. The three main components of anxiety treatment are psychological counselling, medication, and dietary changes. Each individual's treatment plan depends on the specific anxiety disorder and any underlying conditions.

Anxiety problems often go unnoticed, but anxiety therapy offers a beneficial solution. Seeking timely diagnosis and treatment not only improves productivity, relationships, and overall quality of life but also contributes to better general well-being. Discover the potential for a healthier and happier life through a combination of therapy and medication for anxiety, and you’ll see the change you have hoped for.

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Difference Between Counselling and Clinical Psychologist

Counseling and clinical psychologist are two distinct fields within the larger domain of psychology. While they share some similarities, such as a focus on helping people improve their mental health and well-being, they also have some significant differences in terms of training, scope of practice, and therapeutic approaches.

Counseling psychology is a specialization within psychology that focuses on helping individuals cope with a wide range of life challenges, such as stress, relationship problems, career issues, and grief. Counseling psychologists typically have a master's or doctoral degree in counseling psychology and are trained to provide individual, group, and couples therapy.

Clinical psychology, on the other hand, is a branch of psychology that deals with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Clinical psychologists in Mumbai are typically doctoral-level trained mental health professionals who are licensed to provide therapy and psychological assessments.

While counseling and clinical psychology share a common foundation in psychotherapy, clinical psychologists are trained to use more advanced assessment and treatment techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy. They also work with patients who have more complex and severe psychological issues.

Counseling psychologists, on the other hand, tend to use more person-centered and humanistic approaches to therapy, such as client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a strong therapeutic alliance and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.

In terms of career paths, clinical psychologists may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, mental health clinics, private practices, and academic research institutions. Counseling psychologists typically work in private practices, counseling centers, and educational institutions.

In conclusion, while both counseling and clinical psychology share a common goal of improving mental health and well-being, they differ in terms of their training, scope of practice, and therapeutic approaches. Counseling psychology is focused on helping individuals cope with everyday life challenges, while clinical psychology is focused on diagnosing and treating more severe mental health issues.

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RCI, you dumb group of idiots

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Okay dandy, what is "it's not about the bread"? I recognized everything else

Ah! It's not about the bread is a phrase fairly common in marriage counseling/relationship advice circles. It comes from a popular anecdote of a husband in counseling saying his wife is always blowing up at him about petty things, like buying the wrong brand of bread. The therapist asks the wife why she's upset about the bread, and she says it's because he is chronically inattentive to her and their collective needs so she ends up carrying the slack. It's not about the bread: It's about what's manifesting through the bread

Humans are not rational creatures, we're rationalizing. It takes a lot of self awareness to be in one's own head and go "oh. I'm not upset about the bread, I'm mad because this is the third time this week and the twentieth time this month I have to come up with a new dinner plan because this idiot fucked up." However, it takes much less awareness to look at one's partner and go "hm. That was an outsized reaction. Something larger than what set this off is probably going on."

Once you've realized there's something going on, partners can begin working towards a solution. You have to pull back the rug to find what's been swept under it.

Emotions all have causes. Sometimes they're bigger than they seem like they should be, and sometimes the cause is buried deep in the unconscious parts of the brain, but there's always a reason. Part of loving someone is trying to understand them, and part of understanding them is sussing out when it's about the bread... And when you should maybe start writing a more detailed grocery list

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my sister plucked at a hair on my face like a monkey the other day.. get off me u weird bitch... thanks tho

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The gut-brain combination, which describes the relationship between the gut and the brain, has been a fascinating topic of study in both gastroenterology and neuroscience in recent years.

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Note to self 🖋

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Recently, I came across someone posting a video of them having coffee in a rainy landscape and captioning it- “Therapy session”.

Yes, therapy sessions can feel good like a steaming mug of coffee in the rain sometimes, but what a lot of people don’t understand is that it’s not always like that.

That therapy, is a *process* that requires tremendous skill on the part of the therapist, and cooperation from the client.

That it doesn���t always feel good. More often than not, you can end up feeling the opposite after a therapy session and that’s okay. It’s not easy to work on yourself like that.

So no. Therapy is not your favorite book. It is not your best friend. It is not your favorite activity. It is not a TV show.

It is a journey carried upon the back of trust, care, and patience among many other things and to reduce it to certain things, people, and phenomena is misleading and unhelpful.

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This October Month is ADHD Awareness month

Let's get to know all about ADHD.

ADHD is not a disability, it’s a different ability.

Understanding ADHD is the first step towards empathy and support.

Today at 6pm a post about ADHD will be posted.

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Disha Arunagiri

Counselling Psychologist

Understanding ADHD is the first step towards empathy and support.

Let's get to know all about ADHD as this October month is considered as ADHD Awareness month

Today (09/10/24) at 6pm a post about ADHD will be posted.

Enjoy reading and share it.

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Illuminating future Life : What Does EMDR Therapy Do?

In the journey of healing, sometimes we need a guiding light to illuminate the path forward. Therapists can provide Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), a transformational treatment. In this humanised piece, we will investigate the incredible potential of EMDR treatment and how it might assist you in overcoming past traumas and embracing a brighter future. So, let us go on a healing journey and explore the bright possibilities that EMDR treatment offers.

EMDR treatment is a unique, evidence-based technique for recovering from traumatic situations. EMDR helps reprocess stressful memories and allows you to work towards resolution and emotional well-being by engaging the brain's inherent healing capacities.

Traumatic experiences may leave long-lasting scars on our life, impeding our capacity to grow. EMDR treatment illuminates those shadows, gently bringing you through healing. You will be encouraged to examine the memories, feelings, and bodily sensations related to the trauma throughout treatment sessions. Your brain's information processing system is activated by bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tactile sensations, allowing you to reprocess traumatic experiences in a safe and controlled setting.

Now you must be wondering - what does EMDR therapy do? Well essentially EMDR therapy is about more than simply addressing and healing previous traumas; it is also about discovering and developing your inner resilience and capacity for growth.EMDR treatment helps you to go beyond the shadows of trauma and embrace a future filled with hope, confidence, and self-compassion by focusing on your strengths, resilience, and adaptive coping techniques. 

A crucial aspect of EMDR therapy is creating a safe therapeutic space where you can explore and process your experiences. With counselling, therapists prioritize your comfort and emotional well-being. Therapists foster a warm and non-judgmental environment where you can openly express your thoughts and emotions. Through the support and guidance provided during EMDR sessions, it ensures that you feel safe, validated, and empowered throughout your healing journey. EMDR treatment has the unique power to change your viewpoint on traumatic experiences in the past. As the therapy develops, the intensity of negative beliefs and feelings linked with the trauma may lessen, while good and adaptive beliefs may emerge. EMDR treatment helps you to see yourself, others, and the world through a lens of resilience, strength, and optimism by reframing your story. This improved vision brings up new opportunities and a brighter future.

Many organizations like Another Light Counseling, ensure that their dedication to your recovery journey goes beyond the treatment sessions. EMDR psychotherapy recognizes the significance of incorporating EMDR treatment insights into your daily life. Therapists will provide you skills and methods to help you maintain your emotional well-being, self-care, and personal growth. Treatment will guarantee that the progress gained during EMDR therapy is sustained long after your sessions have ended through regular check-ins and a collaborative approach. EMDR offers a guiding light on the path to healing from past traumas. By illuminating the shadows of trauma, unlocking resilience, and shifting perspectives, counselling empowers you to embrace a future filled with hope, growth, and self-compassion. With our dedicated therapists, you can embark on a transformative journey toward healing, integration, and a brighter tomorrow. Together, let's step into the light of EMDR therapy and embrace the radiance of your true potential.

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