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Impossible to Possible

thestoa • 786 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24

📖 Philosophy Self-help Psychotherapy Spirituality Stoicism Metaphysics

Three popular strategies to respond to the sense of impossibility: self-help, psychotherapeutic, and spiritual.
Beware of bypassing - engaging in good behavior in an escapist way to avoid facing real challenges.
Consider the Stoic Response: do the right thing even if it feels impossible, lacks recognition, or is painful.

Psychotherapy's Silent Crisis

Mental Disorder • 216 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Psychotherapy

Healthcare administration is negatively impacting the quality of psychotherapy
Managed care organizations prioritize cost-cutting over quality mental health care
Patients accessing therapy through managed care may receive compromised and watered-down treatment

Is CBT Superior?

Mental Disorder • 275 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Psychotherapy Efficacy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may not be superior to other therapies for treating mental illnesses.
Studies have shown that CBT is effective for depression but not significantly more effective than other psychotherapies.
CBT's reputation as the "gold standard" may influence people to choose it, but other therapies may be just as effective.

Neural Correlates of Emotional Resilience

Rough Diamonds • 8 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Brain Activity Psychotherapy

People handle stress differently, and there are identifiable brain patterns related to emotional resilience.
Emotion regulation techniques like reappraisal can reduce negative emotions and show increased brain activity in specific regions.
Studies suggest that activation in certain brain regions is linked to successful emotional regulation and reduced amygdala activity.

Psychologists are not legally required to affirm the gender identities of their patients

Year Zero • 23 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Psychotherapy Gender identity Legislation Youth Mental Health

Psychologists are not legally required to affirm the gender identities of their patients.
Therapists in California can provide non-affirming therapy for gender dysphoric youth without risking their license.
APA guidelines caution against immediate affirmation and recommend a thoughtful, explorative approach when working with transgender individuals.

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A Second Arrow Pierces The Buddha!

Journeys Into the Unconscious Mind • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Meditation Prayer Psychotherapy Trauma

The second arrow symbolizes altering reactions to initial suffering.
Depth psychotherapies are relevant to meditation and prayer for healing.
Unresolved trauma and emotional pain may lie dormant in the unconscious mind.

Psychotherapy of Heart Rate Variability ($)

Stream of Subconsciousness • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Psychotherapy Mind-Body Connection

Heart rhythms are not just regular beats, they have many harmonics coordinating body systems.
Heart rate variability reflects the body's ability to adapt and recover, and can be improved with psychotherapy and biofeedback.
Cardio-pulmonary rhythm is crucial for overall health, and reduced heart rate variability is linked to disease risk.