Unlocking Emotional Healing: A Beginner’s Guide to Schema Therapy at Brandon Kayat Psychology
Schema Therapy is a psychology modality offered by Brandon Kayat Psychology that assists with emotional healing and overcoming emotional patterns.
Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of African Psychology: Origins, Schools of Thought, Practices, and Its Intrinsic Value
African Psychology is a growing form of Indigenous Psychology that attempts to bring more relevant perspectives into the therapy room within African settings. It attempts to incorporate cultural and religious beliefs, worldviews and traditions into a Westernized psychology.
Embracing Authenticity: The Power of Gender-Affirming Therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Gender-affirming therapy allow mental health support and services for gender diversity as well as for clients within the LGBTQ+ community free of stigma or discrimination.
“Keeping Track”: ADHD Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
ADHD typically is characterised by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. This presentation, however, is quite different in females leading to misdiagnosis and incorrect interventions.
Unlocking Guilt-Free Relaxation: Prioritize Mental Well-being with Mindful Activities
his is an incredible time to connect with family, friends and loved ones as well as your favourite hobbies and exercises (both mental and physical). It is a difficult spectrum of doing enough to heal the body and the mind from the high tempo of the year that has passed us versus not doing too much that is not conducive to our healing. Find your balance and check in with yourself. Allow yourself guilt-free and healing relaxation time!
Refacing my Trauma
PTSD and stressor disorders resulting from trauma require an experienced psychologist.
Preparation prior to your first psychology session
It is helpful to consider your first psychology session with your new psychologist and do preparation prior to your session. Here are some ideas on what can be done before your first psychology session for those who may be anxious about it.
Anxiety: the ticking clock
Understanding the ticking clock, Anxiety: symptoms, techniques for relief and mental health support.
Finding the men in mental health
Men's mental health issues is an area of many challenges. Numerous societal stigmas and definitions of masculinity prevent the identification and treatment of signs of mental illness in men and other mental health issues. Symptoms of anxiety and depression in men for example are often missed and present as GBV, anger, aggression and substance abuse.
Dream Interpretation: Answering the phone
Understanding dream interpretation and analysis can be a useful tool in the interpretation of the messages from the unconscious. Techniques for dream interpretation are available for the individual. Dream therapy by professional interpreters and psychologists can also assist in understanding the dream symbolism and meaning.
Depression: Minding the mind’s reminders for rest.
Understanding the symptoms and signs of depression are a crucial first step to seeking professional treatment for depression. Learn more about the causes of depression and the treatment to improve your mental health.