Imaginal Exposure: The First Step In The Exposure Therapy Chain
Reading Time: 9 minutes Through no fault of our own, we can develop irrational fears that can ruin our lives. One way to tackle these is with imaginal exposure
Research
Welcome to the facts and research category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that will contain information gathered from reliable and peer reviewed sources.
In the facts and research archive, you’ll find articles that use journals and other reliable information sources. The majority of the articles will be referenced using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. I’m using APA because that’s the referencing style I was taught to use. So, you’ll find a detailed reference section at the end of the articles using this format.
If you’re looking for advice and information that has had extra research done to support the context of the articles, then this is the archive for you.
Being Proactive And Problem-solving Your Worries Away
Reading Time: 6 minutes As someone who embraces the scientific method, problem-solving is an important wellbeing skill to have in your toolbox. Here’s how to use it
What Is The Difference Between Stress And Anxiety?
Reading Time: 6 minutes You may be surprised that stress and anxiety are two different beasts, but you might not be. But do you know what the differences are?
Breaking The Skin Picking Habit: Advice and Information
Reading Time: 6 minutes Skin picking is a common habit that you’ve likely engaged with yourself at some point. But how can skin picking become a problem?
Being Trapped By The Pressure To Meet Others Expectations
Reading Time: 5 minutes We live in a world where expectations control our lives, which can weigh us down. But that doesn’t have to be the case
How To Douse Out The Flames Of Burnout
Reading Time: 13 minutes We live in a world that allows demands to be placed on us 24/7, which means we’re all at risk of burnout. So how can we avoid it and thrive
The Harm Of Perfectionism And How To Overcome It
Reading Time: 14 minutes There are two types of perfectionism, the one that guides us to try to be better, and the one that compels us to be perfect at all cost
Self-acceptance: Why It’s Important To Our Wellbeing
Reading Time: 8 minutes It’s surprising just how strenuous life can be if we’re unable to practise self-acceptance, but it’s an important part of our wellbeing
The Spotlight Effect And Social Anxiety: All Eyes On Me?
Reading Time: 5 minutes I can tell you from personal experience the damage the spotlight effect can do to someone’s wellbeing, but it’s all in our heads. Here’s why
How To Use The Empty Chair Technique For Self-Help
Reading Time: 5 minutes Learn how to use Gestalt therapy’s empty chair technique on your own to help work through your issues and get closure