Self-criticism and self-blame play a significant role in maintaining anger, anxiety, and trauma problems. Compassion-Focused Therapy is cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approach that is designed to assist individuals in learning how to relate to themselves and ongoing struggles with compassion and kindness. While this approach may sometimes initially appear paradoxical to those who experience inner criticism and self-blame as effective motivators for action and behavior change, the result is increased happiness, well-being, emotional balance, and true behavioral improvement. We offer ..read more

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is an innovative and powerful psychotherapeutic approach that can help you work through difficult experiences, memories, and feelings and meet your goals for psychotherapy. EMDR therapy is designed to help you break through the emotional blocks that are keeping you from living an effective and emotionally healthy life. EMDR therapy is predicated on the belief that past emotionally-charged experiences can have a significant negative impact on present emotions, sensations, thoughts, and challenge This approach will help you work throug ..read more

Mindfulness refers to a way of being in relation to our thoughts, feelings, internal content, and present-moment experience that promotes greater inter and intrapersonal functioning and our ability to more freely engage in and move towards what matters to us. Mindfulness can be developed and strengthened through everyday behavioural choices we make, psychological practices and skills, and formal practices such as mindfulness meditation. Many current psychological approaches make use of mindfulness-based skills and ideas and mindfulness is a foundational element of a few psychotherapy approache ..read more

Shlomo Radcliffe joined @Project Proactive (https://www.jproactive.com) for a interview on anger management on July 15, 2019. Read on for a summary of key points discussed and watch the full interview below! Anger Management: A Primer to Issues and Solutions ​ Who experiences anger? Everyone! Anger results when expectations are not met. Expectations are often not met in this world... While there are differences in the way people may express anger, with some exhibiting a more physical or verbal form of anger (i.e. an aggressive or 'hot' style) and others a silent on the outside but st ..read more

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects individuals across various stages of life, presenting challenges in focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While medication stands as a cornerstone in managing ADHD, concerns about side effects, long-term impacts, and a desire for alternative strategies lead some to seek different approaches. In addition, even when medication is beneficial it is often not enough to address all challenges with ADHD; additional options are needed. Recognizing this, it's crucial to explore comprehensive treatments that address ADHD symptoms without solely ..read more

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) manifests in various forms, one of which is Pure O OCD. Less understood than traditional OCD, this subtype presents unique challenges to those it affects.  This article provides a comprehensive overview of Pure O OCD, outlining its symptoms and available treatments. Understanding Pure O OCD is vital for effective management, and professional guidance can be crucial.  What Is Pure O OCD? Pure O OCD, or Purely Obsessional OCD, is a lesser-known subtype of OCD. Unlike classic OCD, which is characterized by visible compulsions such as washing hands ..read more

Exposure therapy is an evidence-based approach for reducing anxiety. We’ve all encountered the basic idea behind exposure therapy: facing your fears helps you overcome your fears. However, as an applied approach exposure therapy is much more nuanced than this. The approach involves working with a therapist in a systematic way to learn new ways to approach anxiety and free your life from the hold anxiety can have over it. By gradually and systematically confronting feared objects, activities, or situations, individuals learn to reduce problems with anxiety over time. This evidence-based approac ..read more

Effective communication is the pillar of any strong relationship. It fosters understanding, empathy, and connection between partners, reducing the chances of misunderstandings and conflicts. However, achieving open and honest communication can be challenging. Many couples struggle with expressing their needs, feelings, and concerns in a way that is constructive and respectful.  This article discusses practical strategies for enhancing communication in your relationship, ensuring both partners feel heard, valued, and understood. Understand Your Communication Styles Every individual has ..read more

An Anger Model Anger situations can be broken down into 3 parts: what precedes an anger situation, the anger situation itself, and what follows an anger situation. Behaviour scientists like to refer to this break-down as the ABC model (or antecedent, behaviour, and consequence). If you like you can use that, or if you want something catchier we can also call this Build-Up, Anger, Make-Up (or not)... (BAM! If you’d like an acronym!). Understanding and working with each of these three phases of anger is essential for dealing with and reducing related problems. Build up Anger is not usually 0-100 ..read more

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Related to ADHD? Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a complex emotional condition often linked to ,,Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This article looks into the intricacies of RSD, exploring its symptoms, and its connection to ADHD. We offer insights into coping strategies and treatment options. What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?  Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is a described experience characterized by intense emotional pain and discomfort triggered by perceived or actual rejection or criticism.  Unlike typical feelings of sadne ..read more