This Episode is the second on the series. It explores the lasting impact of traumatic events on mental health and well-being. Very briefly we discover the automatic coping responses our minds and bodies have developed over thousands of years: fighting, fleeing, freezing, submitting, and dissociating. Gain insight into the brain's intricate processing of trauma through the thalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. The thalamus acts as a gatekeeper, assessing information for threats and signalling the amygdala. The amygdala, the brain's alarm centre, releases stress hormones to prepare the body for a ..read more

Welcome to "Unveiling Trauma: Understanding and Healing," a podcast episode that gives a brief view into the complex world of trauma and its profound impact on individuals. In each episode, we explore the various facets of trauma, from its definition to its effects on mental health and relationships. Through insightful discussions and personal stories, we shed light on the often-overlooked experiences of those who have endured trauma. In the first part of our series, we examine how trauma manifests in individuals' lives, even if they may not initially recognize it as such. We explore the wide ..read more

There have been more discussions about ADHD, and some people has contacted me about further information. Not knowing enough, decided to invite a professional, Ryan W., who works in a Child and Young People Services, and is a nurse prescriber and assessor of ADHD. In an informal way, we will have a discussion on ADHD and elements such as possible causes, what looks like in adults and children, and how may be assessed. We explore some recent documentaries on ADHD private clinics and look at what is Ryan’s view on this. As I say in the episode, I am not expert on ADHD and therapies for it, and I ..read more

Welcome to the Second episode of the #WorkPlaceWellbeing and #ManagingStressAtWork series. Today is episode 3 and we look at some practical ways to keep be able to disconnect from work, both while taking the time for you during working days and to be mindful of the present. We will go through the leaving work behind visualisation. Change happens slowly, practicing when not needed is the key. I recorded a very brief, not planned video for today, explaining 2 things in a very short period of time. Hope you enjoy it as well! https://vimeo.com/826883094 You can always drop me an email to ⁠podcast ..read more

Welcome to the Second episode of the #WorkPlaceWellbeing and #ManagingStressAtWork series. This is the second episode posted on the #mentalhealthawarenessweek2023 The news is there is a video attached to some parts of this Podcast, the link is below. You can see a visual explanation of the STOP technique, if you like it, you can share it too: https://vimeo.com/826854470 You can always drop me an email to ⁠podcast@online-cbt.com⁠ if you want to have a request or visit my website by clicking the hashtag ⁠#onlinetherapy⁠ ⁠⁠#onlinetherapist⁠⁠ Hope you enjoy. Remember to follow the podcast and shar ..read more

This week marks the #mentalhealthawarenessweek and we are looking at work related stress. We going though what we can do based on where those stresses come from. Sometimes that is legal other are practical. If these are legal these are some of the links you can look at depending on your location, apologies if the links are wrong: USA: https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/majorlaws https://www.usa.gov/labor-laws UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zcs4ng8/revision/1 https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ You can always drop me an email to podcast@online-cbt.com if you want to have a request o ..read more

On our journey to recovery and healing, when our resilience feels has disappeared, we tend to focus on what things have not gone right. Today we focus on why that may be, and we will do a visualisation to find a compassionate and kind vow to ourselves, that will help you to work on what it matters and is valuable for you! Hope you enjoy. Remember to follow the podcast and share it if you like it ? Jaime Website: https://Online-cbt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBTOnline_ #buildingresiliace #beyourbestself #podcast #mentalhealthmatters #nurtureyourself ..read more

We all put aside things, don’t pay attention to small details and focus on the difficulty in front of us. Sometimes, our believes may stop us from actioning some of the things we know, we feel, will help us get thru. Today we revisit PLEASE and look at The A and The B, so to build resilience and nurture yourself, by accumulating positive emotions, to build self-confidence and mastery, and so you can be #YourBestSelf. Please feel free to drop me an email on podcast@online-cbt.com or contact me here. Please follow me or like the podcast is you wish, and share it. Warm wishes Jaime #nurtureyourse ..read more

This is the first of a series of 5 episodes where we look at resilience and skills to reflect on what you have already done, and excelled, and to take it forward to overcome other difficulties.  #onlinetherapist #mentalhealthpodcast #podcast We will look today at goals and values. You can read on goals here, my blog entry. You can also listen to my previous episode on goals. Please feel free to drop me an email on podcast@online-cbt.com or contact me here. Please follow me, share teh episode or like the podcast is you wish or can, depending on the platform. Warm wishes Jaime ..read more

This #podcast continues to describe briefly what #ERP for #OCD might look like and involves. We discussed #erp and its stages. You can read more on EPR for OCD in my blog. You can contact me if you are looking for an #onlineERPtherapist or if you have any questions. If you are looking for an online therapist you may want to read about choosing an online therapist or listen to my podcast about it. Please visit my website online-cbt.com, if you want to contact me for a free consultation. Hope you enjoy Jaime G. Miralles ..read more