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Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

By jackielou7@icloud.com / December 18, 2024

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based Interventions

🚀 Therapeutically, it’s important to recognis

🚀 Therapeutically, it’s important to recognise that cognitive processing cannot replace emotional processing. Avoiding bodily sensations only fuels the cycle of overthinking, highlighting a paradox: true freedom comes from confronting the very feelings we try to avoid.

Interventions with young people focus on helping them become aware of the emotions that lie beneath their thoughts. By encouraging them to recognise and accept their bodily sensations, we can reduce the compulsion to overthink. While this idea may seem straightforward, applying it can be quite challenging for young people.

The ongoing plan is to deepen awareness of the link between overthinking and emotional avoidance, as well as to practice noticing bodily sensations during moments of overthinking.

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🧠 It’s intriguing how our brains often priori

🧠 It’s intriguing how our brains often prioritise short-term rewards over long-term well-being. The patterns we develop can feel comfortable, even if they lead us down unproductive paths. This is because our brains are wired to seek out dopamine hits—the feel-good neurotransmitter that reinforces behaviours we’ve repeated.

But here’s the catch: as we indulge in these familiar patterns, we may overlook opportunities for growth and fulfillment.

2 examples 👇🏽

Pattern 1️⃣: Procrastination
Description: Delaying tasks in favour of easier, more pleasurable activities.

How It Works:
💥 Trigger: Feeling overwhelmed by a task.
📱 Response: Choosing distractions (e.g., social media, binge-watching).
✨ Dopamine Hit: Instant gratification reinforces the delay.
😟 Consequence: Increased stress and guilt as deadlines approach.

Pattern 2️⃣: Negative Self-Talk
Description: Engaging in critical or unkind thoughts about oneself.

How It Works:
⚠️ Trigger: Making a mistake or facing a challenge.
🧠 Response: Thinking, “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never succeed.”
🔒 Dopamine Hit: The brain finds false safety in familiar negative thoughts.
⬇️ Consequence: Decreased self-esteem and motivation.

While negative thoughts don’t provide a dopamine hit in the same way as positive experiences, they can create a cycle of behaviour that feels comfortable, even if it’s ultimately detrimental. 😟🔄

The key to breaking free lies in self-awareness. By recognising these habits, we empower ourselves to make conscious choices that align with our true values and goals 💪🏽✨

Self-awareness acts like a spotlight, illuminating the shadows of our subconscious. 🔦 It allows us to question our automatic responses and challenge negative thought patterns. ❓ Instead of reacting impulsively, we can pause, reflect, and choose a more constructive path. 🚶‍♀️💭

#MentalHealth #Counseling #Support #Empowerment #Connection #Wellbeing #Adolescents #Therapy #Parenting #Identity #Resilience #Communication #Growth #Hope #Confidence #Healing #Guidance #Awareness #SelfEsteem #Acceptance #Empowerment, #StrongWomen#YouAreEnough

🚀So if you’re looking for your down-to-earth

🚀So if you’re looking for your down-to-earth counsellor who can help your child untangle life’s complexities while keeping it real (and maybe even making them chuckle along the way), you’ve come to the right place 🤍

✨ Whether they’re navigating mental health, stress, relationships, or just trying to figure out what is going on with their life, I’m here—like a trusty GPS, but with a sense of humour and way less recalculating!

📞 Let’s connect 🤍

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❤️ A lot of my work involves helping young pe

❤️

A lot of my work involves helping young people see their situations from different angles. 🌱By guiding them to shift their perspectives, we empower them to navigate challenges with resilience and creativity. This simple yet powerful change can lead to profound growth and understanding🤍

It can be the difference between feeling stuck and discovering new pathways forward 🌈

#MentalHealth #Counseling #Support #Empowerment #Connection #Wellbeing #Adolescents #Therapy #Parenting #Identity #Resilience #Communication #Growth #Hope #Confidence #Healing #Guidance #Awareness #SelfEsteem #Acceptance #Empowerment, #StrongWomen, or #YouAreEnough#perception#lifechanging

1️⃣ Lack of Motivation: Even though they care

1️⃣ Lack of Motivation: Even though they care about what they’re doing, they might still feel unmotivated. When their mind is overloaded, their energy can dwindle. 😔

2️⃣ Planning vs. Doing: Your teen might map out their day in their head but end up doing nothing. They’re caught between wanting to act and feeling unable to move forward. 🌀

3️⃣ Overthinking Decisions: They might second-guess every choice until they feel stuck. It’s not that they’re indecisive; they could simply be worn out. 🤔

4️⃣ Thinking About Change: Your teen might spend more time dreaming about change than actually making it happen. This indicates a desire for change that hasn’t aligned with the steps they need to take. 🌱

5️⃣ Always Tired: No matter how much they rest, they still seem drained. Their mind may be racing, even when their body feels exhausted. 💤

Follow me for more insights or tap the link in the bio for personalised support 🤍

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🤍 A quote for cycle breakers🤍 🌱 The choi

🤍 A quote for cycle breakers🤍

🌱 The choices we make today can shape the lives of future generations. Our children deserve a legacy that is rooted in love, understanding, and emotional well-being—not one burdened by the weight of past struggles ❤️‍🩹

By addressing our own wounds and dismantling harmful behaviours, we lay the groundwork for our children to grow up in a space free from fear and negativity. This commitment to change is a powerful act of love; it is about giving them the tools they need to thrive.

Every step you take toward healing not only benefits you but also empowers your child to understand their emotions, foster healthy relationships, and cultivate self-acceptance. In doing this work, we break the chains of the past, ensuring that our children inherit a brighter, more hopeful future. Ultimately, we do it for them—so they can rise above the challenges we faced and flourish in ways we could only dream of.

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