Lewis Psychology CIC

15/04/2023

I hope you are all keeping well. My latest video on Internal family Systems (IFS):

In this video I explain Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma. IFS is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy and the premise behind this model is that y...

28/03/2023

I hope you are all keeping well. New video on Polyvagal theory is available on YouTube:

In this video I explain what is polyvagal theory in simple language. I also explain the three pillars of polyvagal theory as described by Stephen Porges: (1)...

24/02/2023

Did you know we post psychology education videos on YouTube? Here is our video on Internal Family Systems (IFS).

🔵 What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy? IFS is an evidence-based model of psychotherapy and the premise behind this model is that your mind is made...

26/10/2021

Did you know we have three layers of thoughts? This video by Teresa Lewis will explain how to identify all three layers.

https://youtu.be/BMrGR3M8xSs

In this video I discuss the three layers of thoughts: negative automatic thoughts, underlying rules and assumptions and core beliefs. Automatic thoughts are ...

31/03/2021

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wander-woman/202103/5-steps-telling-someone-they-hurt-or-disrespected-you?fbclid=IwAR1tUJcP7VnpVpy-MiZIqck21RYh2mUJOcHiBHq0tlGDxx7DxuN6-kh5vos

How to communicate your feelings so you are heard.

22/03/2021

23/02/2021

A new video detailing The Compassion Circle (Compassion Focused Therapy).

https://youtu.be/TGHK5yoCyy8

In this video I explain what compassion is and explore the different competencies and attributes that form the Compassion Circle. I start with looking at wh...

09/02/2021

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/09/a-third-of-covid-patients-put-on-ventilator-report-ptsd-symptoms?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

One in five admitted to hospital but with no ventilation had symptoms such as flashbacks, study finds

28/12/2020

UK’s leading psychiatrist predicts impact will be felt for years after pandemic ends.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/dec/27/covid-poses-greatest-threat-to-mental-health-since-second-world-war

UK’s leading psychiatrist predicts impact will be felt for years after pandemic ends

18/12/2020

The exceptional individuals whose minds stay fresh for a century or more offer the rest of us some hints to the secrets of healthy aging. Here's what a new study discovered.

Older adults without dementia show stronger brain connectivity.

15/12/2020

What factors make a relationship fail? Find out in this video by Teresa Lewis.

https://youtu.be/CwEVAAKA4ec

In this video I discuss Dr John Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their antidotes. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is actually a metaphor dep...

04/12/2020

Latest video from Teresa Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSdODaTeHXw&feature=youtu.be

In this video I explore The Karpman Drama Triangle and how to move to the Winners Triangle. In 1968, Stephen Karpman published a social model of interaction ...

31/08/2020

In this video Teresa Lewis guides you to write a compassionate letter to yourself. Compassionate letter writing has been shown to benefit our psychological health.

Feel free to change the steps to make this work for you.

https://youtu.be/8XvHcnMpsOI

In this video I’m going to discuss 10 steps to guide you to write a compassionate letter to yourself. Use the steps as a guide and feel free to change the st...

27/08/2020

This IT Firm ONLY Hires Techs With Autism.

https://blog.theautismsite.greatergood.com/auticon-hires-autism/?utm_source=aut-autaware&utm_medium=social-fb&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=auticon-hires-autism&utm_term=2570235&fbclid=IwAR3KjIByGWfUpEV7K9QxqUDlWz2l1Vfb-d--VOR7vfwHY2w9nuQ44YLtMA4

"Autism is not a processing error, it's another operating system."

26/08/2020

Here's another video by Teresa Lewis. Did you know negative events actually have a greater impact on your brain than positive ones? Neuro psychologists refer to this as the negativity bias, and it can have a powerful effect on your behaviour, thought processes and emotions. In this video Teresa talks about the negativity bias, neuroplasticity and how we can rewire the anxious brain.
https://youtu.be/Os8P3PwM8WQ

Negative events actually have a greater impact on your brain than positive ones. Neuro psychologists refer to this as the negativity bias, and it can have a ...

25/08/2020

Cognitive distortions are exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that can cause you to perceive reality inaccurately. These negative thinking patterns can actually reinforce issues such as anxiety and depression. Watch this video to find out more.

https://youtu.be/twD72GOrP_Q

Cognitive distortions are also know as thinking errors and form a central part of the psychological model known as cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT. Cogn...