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 There are six pillars…
There are certain predisposing factors which lead people into addiction. Nobody becomes an addict by choice. They get there, due to a broad range of circumstances and scenarios too many to list here completely however here are a few of the more common addiction starters we find in consultation with clients. Invariably the most common…
Self-harm can be seen as an attempt to cope with problems, release emotional pain or distract you from reality. It includes any act of self-injury that is intentional. Often there is deep emotional distress or trauma at the root of self-harm. The act is carried out to temporarily release painful emotions, but the sense of…
Get educated, prepare for a difficult conversation and persevere. Confronting a loved one, friend or family member struggling with addiction can be a difficult and emotional journey. The most important steps to start with are: Education: Educate yourself on addiction Get as much information as possible about addiction, the different theories behind it, the drug…
Definitions of child sexual abuse (CSA) differ and some can be complicated, however, in essence, it refers to an adult or older adolescent coercing, persuading, overpowering, assaulting or influencing a child (a person under the age of legal responsibility) by any means with the purpose of gaining direct or indirect sexual gratification or exploitation. Apart…
Cocaine is an addictive drug made from the South American coca plant. It has unique characteristics that, amongst other things, make people feel energised and happy for short periods. When taken, its euphoric effect starts quickly and lasts up to ninety minutes. Experienced users can repeat the process immediately. Coca leaves were originally chewed by…
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is usually not related to transitory incident types that most of us expect to happen at some point in the course of our lifes, and are normally dealt with in a reasonably expedient manner. However, due to our diversity, PTSD can be diagnosed after any event that provokes prolonged periods of…
Regardless of the cause, psychological trauma is characterized by the following components: It is often result of an unforeseen occurrence for which the person was unprepared, and there was nothing the person could do to prevent the occurrence from taking place. Trauma symptoms may include: flashbacks mentally/physically in present day life scenarios often with insomnia…
Facts On Using Urbanol Recovery Direct provides comprehensive therapeutic care programme designed to help people struggling with anxiety, sleep, stress and range of problematic conditions related to prescription medications. What is Urbanol? Urbanol (Clobazam) is also known by other brand names such as Onifi, Frisium, and Tapclob and is used as an anxiolytic and anticonvulsant…
The link between PTSD and anxiety We are born with the ability to learn and to adapt to our environments. From birth, our parents or primary caretakers are our natural sources of security and nurturing. As such, we instinctively form intimate bonds with them. During the childhood growth process, we take cues from outsiders, but…