Have you ever been emotionally blackmailed or manipulated? Felt like your feelings have been taken hostage? Learn how to set boundaries to protect yourself and preserve your identity against emotional blackmail and manipulation.
If you found this video interesting you may also want to check out some of our recent blog posts on dealing with problematic relationships and relationship responses. See the post about how to stop comparing yourself to others, abandoholism, ending toxic relationships and ACT acceptance and commitment therapy.
Gain access to the full trauma survivor series here featuring answers to questions on how you can move forward from these traumatic life experiences and your adverse childhood experiences.
There are many different aspects of treatment, and you’ll want to make sure they all match up with what you’re looking for as a person. Some might want inpatient care, while others may want outpatient care or even long-term residential care. You should also take into account any specific needs that may be required for…
What is ACT? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness based therapy which teaches people to diminish the impact of intrusive thoughts, to refrain from overreacting and to gain control over their lives by taking action. ACT focuses on three areas: Accept your reactions and be present Choose a valued direction Take action
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between adolescent growing pains and teen depression but here’s how to recognize the many signs and to help your teenager when they actually need it. Begin by simply listening to them, rather than attempting to ‘fix’ them, is probably the best place to start with teens. Parents…
‘Dopamine Fasting’ is the newest fad to come out of Silicon Valley. Experts in technology there say it can help people overcome their dependence on digital devices, which is a problem all throughout the world and right here in South Africa. By avoiding activities that stimulate dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for pleasure and reward, this…
RISKS OF BENZODIAZEPINES can cause significant harm to your wellbeing and relationships Speak to one of our qualified counsellors about your personalised anxiety, stress and sleep routine recovery strategy. LET’S GET STARTED Benzodiazepines are a class of medicinal drugs which are used as controlled legal substances by the medical industry. Unfortunately, it is also a…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the manifestation of emotional dysfunctions after exposure to severe trauma. It can eventuate from a single traumatic event or from a lifelong cascade of such incidents. The resulting anguish is a major contributor to the prevalence of substance use disorders. PTSD stems primarily from involuntary mental responses to trauma. Anguish…