Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is more than just "eating too much" it is accompanied by the feeling of not having control when eating and feelings of guilt and distress around overeating (Marzilli, Cerniglia, & Cimino, 2018). There are many different possible causes for BED such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, lack of control in life, family factors such as a focus on weight, or disharmony in the family, or social pressure of looking a certain way (“Binge Eating: Breaking the Cycle A Self-Help Guide Towards Recovery,” 2015).
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. offer psychotherapy and Naturopathic services at Vaughan and York region cities like Concord, Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill. This blog is about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), which is one of the many things a Naturopath Doctor, such as our in house naturopath, Dr Newry, can help with.
ADHD is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Symptoms of ADHD present themselves in different ways. The person can seem restless, fidgety, having a hard time focusing, sensitive, irritable, and/or acts impulsively - acts without thinking through the consequences that follow (Wilens, & Spencer, 2010). ADHD can last one’s life span - the high activity and impulsiveness decreases, but those with ADHD continue to struggle with the inability to focus (Wesemann, & Van Cleve, 2018).
Sometimes one does not have the motivation to change their habits to healthier behaviour. Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. has multiple therapists in Vaughan and York region cities such as Concord, Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill that can assist. To learn more about motivational therapy (referred to as motivational interview) keep reading ahead.
Finding the right therapist in Vaughan and York region cities such as Concord, Maple, Woodbridge, Kleinberg, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill can be hard, but we can help! For Individual, children family and couples counselling! We value finding good matches for a client and giving clients knowledge about mental health, which is why we post weekly blogs about mental health.
Emotion reactivity refers to long and intense emotions after certain situations. One with high emotional reactivity is not managing their emotions well – they are unable to recognize and understand if their emotional response is appropriate for the situation. There is emotional dysregulation, as their unable to maintain their emotions (Shapero, Abramson, & Alloy, 2016).
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) typically develops during adolescence. BDD is when one cannot help but think about this believed flaw in their physical appearance, this can be any part of the body but is commonly a facial feature, skin, or hair (Singh, & Veale, 2019), or an overall feeling of being unattractive (Philips, 2004). BDD occurs around the world and similarly affects people however, the beauty standard the person is trying to reflect differs between cultures.
Mindfulness is bringing awareness to oneself and the moment (Davis, & Hayes, 2011). There are different types of Mindfulness-Based Therapy; Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction involves exercises such as yoga and meditation where clients focus on their body and breathing. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) because it focuses on thoughts but instead of changing the thoughts, it is accepted, similar to acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), as ACT is also about acknowledging thoughts and emotions and finding peace with it (Pratikta, 2020). Mindfulness, CBT, and ACT are all modalities’ therapists at Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. are familiar with.
Social anxiety is the fear of situation where other people are present (Jefferson, 2001). There is general social anxiety, all social situations cause anxiety and non-general social anxiety, a specific type of social situation causes anxiety to a person (“Social Anxiety/Phobia,” 2019). The fear comes from the idea that others are judging and that they may embarrass themselves (Jefferson, 2001). The reason for social anxiety can be said to be evolutionary, to not misbehave in a way that will get you kicked out of the group (Jefferies, & Ungar, 2020), brain activity, family history of anxiety, or an experience such as being bullied for the way one had socialized (“Social Anxiety/Phobia,” 2019).
A cognitive distortion is an automatic thought, which is fast and does not give one time to consider logic, causing inaccuracies (Rosenfield, 2004). There are different types of cognitive dissociations.
In this video, Gauri, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) from Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy Inc. gives quick tips on grounding oneself during a panic attack. We will look into panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder, and how therapy can help long term.
Gratitude is the appreciation for experiences, relationships, deeds, and so forth. People have felt thankful before, but the idea we will be exploring is practicing gratitude where one consciously decides to be grateful (Ackerman, 2021). There are many ways to practice being grateful, sitting in a quiet place and thinking about what you are thankful for, writing thank you notes (whether you send it or not), or journaling, but in this post, the focus will be on journaling (“Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier,” 2021).
Self-esteem is not static, there are high and low moments for everyone, but the average is what we will be referring to in this discussion. Self-esteem is how one thinks about themselves and if they think of themselves as valuable, and worth respect from themselves and others. The therapists at Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy, promote the idea that everybody is valuable and deserve respect, no one person is better than the other (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2020).
Communication is vital in relationships. Communication allows parties to express themselves and show vulnerability which builds trust and understanding of one another.
Many forms of communication can hurt a relationship such as responding passively, using sarcasm, insults disguised as jokes, putting blame, creating a sense of power dynamic, being loud, or being silent and avoiding conversation. Instead, one should take a minute, to calm down, collect their thoughts, go over the compromise they are willing to make and what limit they will not pass.
Emotions drive our actions and thoughts (“Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT),” n.d.), as a result that affect our experiences and relationship. The reaction to emotions is learned from others, based on a previous memory, or based on the lack of identification and acceptance of emotions. Some behaviours based on emotions can be helpful or harmful (“Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT),” n.d.). EFT comes into play, EFT attempt to retrain negative reaction patterns (“What is Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT),” n.d.).
Richard Schwartz came up with the concept of the Internal Family System (IFS). Through multiple sessions with clients, Schwartz recognized that clients had subparts to them. These subparts have characteristics and relationships with other subparts, creating an internal family system.
Life coach is a trained wellness professional who assists people to identify their goals, recognize barriers holding them back, and then come up with strategies to help overcome those barriers. Grant & Greene, (2001) describes life coaching as a collaborative relationship – which is formed between the client and the coach for the purpose of achieving personal development outcomes. The description of personal goals is set to the extent of an individual’s current capacities. Life coaching is dialogue-based but action-oriented. That is, it involves both talking and doing. – the coach plays the role of the facilitator and helps the client develop and implement solutions to the ongoing challenges faced during goal striving. The life coach works with the client by developing solutions to the issues and promoting optimal functioning.
Naturopathic emphasizes no-drug based treatments that include self-care, preventive behaviors, dietary nutrition, and physical activity. It is a primary health care profession, prioritizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health. The doctors use methods that encourage clients in the self-healing process by incorporating counseling, biofeedback, and other mind-body techniques. Naturopathic treatment for mental health helps individuals with long-term relief from their mental health issues. It is an alternative to traditional treatment that allows for lasting success where the client works with the doctor and is given a fully personalized treatment plan.
Individuals are often surrounded by various messages and feedback from different sources like the workplace, family, and friends that impact the way they feel about their physical appearance. For some, poor body image is a sign of a serious problem: an eating disorder, defined as disorders in which there is excessive concern with the control of body weight and shape, accompanied by inadequate, irregular, or chaotic food intake.
Mental health and well-being are the key to the quality of life for every individual. More so, in today’s world, with these unprecedented times, the pandemic has disrupted the lifestyle of individuals and has left a lot of them struggling mentally, socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
