The power of positive psychology
Positive psychology is a growing, research-based field of study which extends beyond recovering from mental illness, to helping people thrive.
By focusing on what is good in our lives, and on positive states such as awe, contentment, optimism, wisdom, joy, courage and love, we are more likely to experience growth and happiness, and to achieve an optimal level of functioning.
Getting into the right head space
Reflect on a time when you weren’t in a good head space. Did your head feel scattered, were you frustrated, angry, anxious or just a bit sad? Now have a think about whether you were also really busy at the time. If the answer is yes, then read on.
Are you overthinking it?
We all do it—reliving a moment over and over, obsessively thinking about something that is worrying us, our minds ruminating like a rat on a wheel. Worry and rumination are very common thinking styles and many clients come to therapy …