Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an interactive psychotherapy technique used to help alleviate trauma-related distress by encouraging patients to focus on past traumatic memories while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements). The goal of this treatment is a reduction in the vividness and emotional pain associated with these memories. There are multiple... The post What is EMDR Therapy? appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

If you have ever done potty training for a toddler, behavior training for a dog, or even had cheat meals while dieting, you have engaged in a technique called operant conditioning. It’s a learning method for altering certain behaviors by utilizing punishment and reward. If you are teaching a dog to not pull on the... The post Effects of Positive Punishment Techniques appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Most people have at some point heard of Pavlov’s famous dog. Ivan Pavlov was a Russian psychologist famous for his study of conditioned stimuli. He took dog food (the natural stimulus) and paired it with a bell (the neutral stimulus). The bell would be rung and the dog would be given food. After repeating this... The post Conditioned Stimulus and Its Role in Psychology appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Aerophobia is a type of specific phobic disorder that is characterized by dread and an intense fear of flying. Specific phobias are a category of anxiety disorders in which people experience irrational and intense fear in response to certain objects and situations. A person suffering from aerophobia will feel extremely anxious when thinking about or anticipating... The post An Overview of Aerophobia (The Fear of Flying) appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Music therapy is an integrative or complementary treatment that is used in the treatment of a variety of mental health conditions. This science-backed treatment can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and enhance the overall quality of life of patients. Practitioners of music therapy are called music therapists, using specific evidence-based interventions to help clients meet... The post What is Music Therapy? appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Animal-assisted therapy, also known as animal therapy or pet therapy, has become popular in mainstream psychotherapy practice, and for good reason. It works. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has proven to be clinically useful for several populations and issues. Although it seems “new”, animals have unofficially been in the therapy room for a long time. It might... The post What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Food and eating can be a source of comfort for many people, but for others, it can be a source of anxiety, stress, and shame. Thanks to the massive influence of media and entertainment in modern society, many people have developed unrealistic ideas about body size and shape, and this has contributed to the development... The post An Overview of Bulimia Nervosa appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Eating disorders are a type of illness characterized by a severe disturbance in eating behaviors and thoughts and emotions related to food and eating. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and their body weight. They also tend to experience distortions in body image. Eating disorders affect people of all ages and social... The post An Overview of Eating Disorders appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by episodes of depression and mania. Manic episodes consist of symptoms that include (but are not limited to) increased self-esteem, increase in risky activities, excitability, and grandiosity. The symptoms that occur during a manic episode make it easier for individuals to experience hypersexuality. Individuals experiencing hypersexuality may deal... The post Living and Coping With Bipolar Hypersexuality appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more

Our culture is obsessed with beauty, weight, and appearances in general. This is reflected in our advertising, media, and in how we treat and talk about our bodies. While improving our health is certainly a worthy cause for society to focus on, it’s clear that health has little to do with our obsession with being... The post The Dangers of Diet Culture and Eating Disorders appeared first on E-Counseling.com ..read more