EB Psychotherapy Blog

As we know it today, there is no clinical difference between the symptomatology, presentation, and severity of postpartum depression when compared to the image of classical depression, however, the theological distinction in research and treatment is critical in providing appropriate care and advancing our knowledge about the condition. This important separation of the disorders encourages clinicians and researchers to address significant biological, cognitive, social, and cultural nuances that influence the experience of the disorder.

A maladaptive addiction of any kind is often referred to as a "family disease" because addictions are created by, operate using, and are reinforced by factors beyond the individual. Behavioral disorders are both influenced by and deeply impacted by family dynamics and environmental relationships. For example, when a person is struggling with addiction, family members experience emotional trauma, and stress in response.

You might hear of a therapist assigning a client an exercise, or task, in which they have a conversation between conflicting parts of themselves. It is normal to feel like we engage in inner-conflict on a daily basis, where different parts of ourselves want or need different things. The part of you that needs comfort and soothing may crave a quick fix through “compulsive behaviors,” whereas another part of you that has goals for a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle wants you to work through those cravings without acting on them.

"The concept of the Child Within has been a part of our world culture for at least two thousand years," (Whitfield, 1987). Charles Whitfield, M.D., authored "Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. While formalized as a soft science through the world of psychotherapy, with figures such as Carl Jung, Emmet Fox, and Alice Miller, the concept of an "inner child" is quite spiritual, personal, and ancient. 

According to the experts at EXIS, dealing with social anxiety can be really tough. Just thinking about certain social situations might make you feel nervous, worried, or even scared. These feelings can really affect your life, but the good news is that you don’t have to let social anxiety control you. There are ways to manage it and feel better.

At EXIS Recovery Inc. in West Los Angeles, they understand how challenging social anxiety can be. Here are four friendly tips to help you manage it:

Children need to feel secure and understand their place in the world. If a child feels too powerful or is not taught to control their impulses, they may develop an unrealistic sense of entitlement. For instance, if a child isn't stopped from hitting a sibling, they may grow up thinking they can control others to meet their needs. This can lead to manipulative and coercive behaviors in adulthood.

Practical Tips for Parents

To achieve better outcomes in life, the first step is to embrace reality as it is. Simply put, we need to have the most accurate view of the world around us. If our understanding is flawed, we might take actions that don’t work or even make things worse, leading to less-than-ideal results. To navigate life successfully, aligning ourselves with reality is essential. To "win" at life, we need to know the rules—or at least understand them well. This begins with accepting things as they are, not as we wish they were.

Time management is all about setting priorities. The key point is that time management isn’t about packing your schedule to the brim. There are still only twenty-four hours in a day. Effective time management is about prioritizing what's important to you and creating a schedule that helps you meet your goals without feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Key Skills for Effective Time Management

Time management is a blend of several skills that suit your lifestyle and how your brain works. Here are a few essential skills:

Resilient people thrive in constant change and expect to bounce back. Resiliency psychology shows us how to develop resilience using research on coping, optimism, and emotional intelligence.

People react to setbacks in different ways:

A cluttered mind makes it hard to enjoy life. Overthinking traps you in a cycle of worry and stress, preventing you from embracing new opportunities. Here are some simple, practical tips to help you stop overthinking and live more fully.

Be Mindful

Start by recognizing when you're overthinking. Being aware of your thoughts is the first step to managing them. When you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to assess your situation.