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 Gestalt therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the present moment experience of the individual, emphasizing awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the here and now. This therapy is based on the principles of gestalt psychology, which views the human experience as an integrated whole, rather than a collection of separate parts. The central goal of gestalt therapy is to help individuals increase their awareness of their internal experience, and to bring this awareness into the present moment. This involves exploring the individual's thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, as well as their interactions with others and the environment around them. In gestalt therapy, the therapist works collaboratively with the individual to identify and explore the patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that may be contributing to their current difficulties. The therapist may use techniques such as empty chair work, where the individual interacts with an empty chai...

Here are some tips on how to create a better work-life balance and avoid living at work: Set Boundaries: Establish clear boundaries between work and personal time. This could mean setting specific working Life Balance hours or turning off work-related notifications during personal time. Prioritize: Make a list of your priorities and focus on the most important tasks first. This can help you stay organized and reduce the amount of time you spend working. Take Breaks: Take regular breaks throughout the day to recharge your batteries. This could be a quick walk outside or a meditation session to help you relax and refocus. Practice Self-Care: Make time for self-care activities, such as exercise, hobbies, or spending time with loved ones. These activities can help you recharge and reduce stress. Learn to Say No: Don't take on more than you can handle. Learn to say no to additional work or commitments that could interfere with your personal time. Disconnect: Take a break from technolog...

Your Story Counseling offers individual, couples and family trauma and therapy counseling for a variety of needs. All of our doctors have at least a master's degree in psychotherapy and use research-backed methods and procedures.  Sometimes the most challenging part is feeling understood through the stigma and misconceptions about panic attacks. Panic attacks are sudden and intense bouts of anxiety or fear. They can be overwhelming and often manifest in physical and emotional reactions. During a panic attack, you may shake, sweat excessively, or experience difficulty breathing. In extreme cases, people may experience chest pains and even feelings of detachment from reality during a panic attack, so it is often mistaken for a heart attack or other physical heart problem. Panic attacks can occur for several reasons, such as consuming certain medications, experiencing stress (social, financial, emotional) that causes anxiety, a condition involving psychosis, or certain medical conditi...

 Strengths-based therapy is a type of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses on your inner strengths and resourcefulness, rather than your weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. The principle is that this focus sets a positive mindset that helps you build on your best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience and change your worldview to one that is more positive. Practitioners believe that the main reason to discuss a patient's problems is to discover inner strengths that clients can use to create solutions. The technique was developed in the 1950s and subsequently perfected by professor and psychologist Donald Clifton. The American Psychological Association called Clifton "the father of strength therapy and the grandfather of positive psychology." In the decades that followed, strengths-based therapy developed from the work of people in a variety of disciplines, including social work, counseling psychology, positive psychology, solution-focused th...