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How does procrastination affect mental health and our everyday lives? How to stop procrastinating? Procrastination in a systemic approach.
- by Lact
The treatment of bullying through systemic therapies is an area of psychology that offers effective approaches to help victims overcome the devastating effects of bullying and the psychological violence that accompanies it. Systemic therapies are distinguished by a processual reading and a solution-oriented approach, focused on the present and on the search for practical ways to solve problems. In the context of harassment, they aim to help victims regain control of their lives, restore their self-esteem and develop strategies to deal with the attackers.
- by Claude de SCORRAILLE and Grégoire VITRY
Published in Mental Health Review (September 2022)
“Face your fears and doubts and new horizons will open up to you.”
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Discover a systemic therapy technique to overcome fears and anxieties through daily confrontations, with LACT
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
The hope effect, also known as the placebo effect, refers to the phenomenon where a person's belief or expectation about a treatment or intervention can lead to a perceived improvement in one's condition, even if the treatment itself is inert or inactive. It highlights the powerful influence of our mindset and beliefs on our subjective experiences and outcomes, Gibson, P. (2022). The placebo effect has been observed throughout history, but its official documentation dates back to the late 18th century, Kirsch, I., et al. (2008).
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Human beings have a natural tendency to seek certainty and control over their lives. Doubt challenges this desire for certainty, because it introduces a feeling of ambiguity and unpredictability. When faced with doubt, individuals may experience discomfort and anxiety due to the inability to confidently predict or control outcomes. Doubt can create cognitive dissonance, which is a psychological discomfort that occurs when people have conflicting beliefs, ideas, or perceptions.
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Self-esteem is a fundamental aspect of human psychology that influences how we perceive and interact with ourselves and the world around us. One of the first psychologists to describe this concept was William James in 1890, who defined it as the relationship between the perceived self, i.e. "The one I think I am" and the ideal self "The one that I would like to be"; the greater the gap, the greater the dissatisfaction.
- by Dr. Padraic Gibson
Padraic Gibson is a psychologist, family therapist and supervisor. He works in Ireland, Italy and Malta. He is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at Dublin City University and founder of the OCD® and Anxiety Disorders Clinic .
Narcissism, a term originating from Greek mythology, has become a buzzword in modern culture. It is often used to describe people who demonstrate excessive self-centeredness and an insatiable need for admiration. But what lies beneath the surface of this intriguing personality trait? What drives people to display such grandiose self-importance?