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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 111More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 111 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. When life doesn’t go our way or something unfair happens, we’re often quick to think thingsshouldn’tbe that way....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTechniquesWhat Reality Therapy Can Help WithEffectivenessThings to ConsiderHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Techniques What Reality Therapy Can Help With Effectiveness Things to Consider How to Get Started Close Reality therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that views all behaviors as choices. It is controversial because it does not recognize mental illness, instead insisting that everything you experience is ultimately your choice....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksValues of Relationship AnarchyLove is infinite and abundant and every relationship is uniquePolyamory vs. Relationship AnarchyWhat It’s LikeMonogamy and Relationship AnarchyIs It Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Values of Relationship Anarchy Love is infinite and abundant and every relationship is unique Polyamory vs. Relationship Anarchy What It’s Like Monogamy and Relationship Anarchy Is It Right for You?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesCausesImpactHow to Become More ResilientFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Causes Impact How to Become More Resilient Frequently Asked Questions Close Resilience is the ability to cope with and recover from setbacks. People who remain calm in the face of disaster have resilience. A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and is able to marshall their available resources, ask for help when needed, and find ways to manage the situation they are facing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNeurotransmitters and MoodWhat Reuptake Inhibitors DoTypes of Reuptake Inhibitors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Neurotransmitters and Mood What Reuptake Inhibitors Do Types of Reuptake Inhibitors Close What are reuptake inhibitors? All reuptake inhibitors have similar mechanisms of action; however, they differ in the neurotransmitters they target.Understanding how reuptake inhibitors work begins with learning about these neurotransmitters. A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that carries, boosts, and balances signals between nerve cells (neurons) and target cells throughout the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Ritalin WorksAddiction PotentialAt-Risk DemographicsSide EffectsOther Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Ritalin Works Addiction Potential At-Risk Demographics Side Effects Other Treatment Options Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication widely prescribed for children and adults withattention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). And it has been shown to be both safe and effective for this purpose. But Ritalin also has the potential for misuse and abuse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Routines Can Benefit Your RelationshipRoutines That Can Boost Your Quality TimeRoutines to Better Your CommunicationRoutines to Improve Your IntimacyIs There Such a Thing as Having Too Much Routine?What to Do If You’re Bored of the Routine Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Routines Can Benefit Your Relationship Routines That Can Boost Your Quality Time Routines to Better Your Communication Routines to Improve Your Intimacy...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesTechniquesUsesBenefitsEffectivenessHow to Find a TherapistHow to Get Started Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Techniques Uses Benefits Effectiveness How to Find a Therapist How to Get Started Close British child psychiatrist Margaret Lowenfeld developed and began using sand tray therapy (also known as sandplay therapy and World Technique therapy) in 1929 to help children with mental health problems. Later used to help teens and adults, as well, the therapy employs small toys and sand in a tray as tools for the client to develop solutions and coping strategies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionContinuous SchedulesPartial SchedulesExtinctionExamplesHow to Choose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Continuous Schedules Partial Schedules Extinction Examples How to Choose Close Schedules of reinforcement play an important role inoperant conditioning, alearning processin which new behaviors are acquired and modified through their association with consequences. Reinforcing a behavior increases the likelihood that it will occur again in the future while punishing a behavior decreases the likelihood that it will be repeated....

Close Schema-focusedtherapy forborderline personality disorder(BPD) is a type ofpsychotherapythat focuses on identifying and changing specific unhealthy ways of thinking. The therapy includes some elements that are traditional parts ofcognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) but also includes some elements of other types of psychotherapy. We Tried 100+ Therapy Services and Apps—And These Are the 8 Best for Online CBT Childhood Needs and Maladaptive Schemas The theory underlying schema-focused therapy presumes that when our basic childhood needs (such as needs for safety, acceptance, and love) are met inadequately, we develop unhealthy ways of interpreting and interacting with the world, which is called maladaptive early schemas....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicationsPsychotherapyComplementary & Alternative MedicineWhere to Find TreatmentNext in Schizophrenia GuideLiving With Schizophrenia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medications Psychotherapy Complementary & Alternative Medicine Where to Find Treatment Next in Schizophrenia Guide Close If you have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you might be wondering what to do next. The great news is that there are a variety of treatment options available. An important part of this journey is to explore your options and begin treatment quickly after diagnosis....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Self-Disclosure WorksReasons People ShareInfluences on Self-DisclosureBenefitsWhen to Use CautionDisclosure in TherapyHow to Practice Self-Disclosure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Self-Disclosure Works Reasons People Share Influences on Self-Disclosure Benefits When to Use Caution Disclosure in Therapy How to Practice Self-Disclosure Close Self-disclosure refers to the sharing of personal details about your life, such as your feelings, thoughts, andmemories.If you tend to share a lot right away, you likely have a high level of self-disclosure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesUsesImpactTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Uses Impact Tips Close Self-monitoring is apersonality traitthat involves the ability to monitor and regulate self-presentations, emotions, and behaviors in response to social environments and situations. It involves being aware of your behavior and the impact it has on your environment. It also refers to your ability to modify your behaviors in response to environmental, situational, or social variables....