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09/11/2023

In today's date, some mental health organizations have started to conduct workshops or trainings for the common population as well when it comes to mental health awareness as well as psychological awareness. is one such organization!

Many a times people hesitate to attend such workshops considering them to be "time waste" or "money waste".

Just as we wish to know about aspects of our body and it's physical well being; one must also know about their mental health and mind's working. Attending such workshops is one way where you can understand that and help your family members understand mental health as well.

29/10/2023

Exactly!!

A larger section of population still hesitate to seek help when it comes to experiencing mental health issues and problems.

Often people think going to a psychologist is a sign of weakness; then why don't we feel bad when we want seek an appointment of a physician when we are sick? Going to a psychologist is a very positive and healthy step towards better health and well being and should always be encouraged.

It is every human being's right to seek help regarding every mental health issue, just as physical health issue.

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17/10/2023

Majority of the population is still not aware of the work that psychologists do.

Often times it happens that clients tend to message or call their psychologist at numerous times during the week even if their session has been conducted. It becomes difficult for psychologists to respond these messages or calls.

Psychologists can in such case; clearly mention and define their boundaries and request clients to book another session or atleast have a proper call at once and talk about their concerns.

04/10/2023

Yess!!

Many people think that having a conversation with a friend or a well wisher could easily solve problems.

Well, it is not the case all the time.

How are psychologists/ therapists different from a friend providing you support?

Psychologists are academically trained to help you cope up with your problems or issues.

Following are the basic parameters that differentiate psychologists from friends-

1) Strict confidentiality

2) Undivided Attention

3) Qualified to address mental health concerns

4) Objective perspective

19/09/2023

That's right!!

Many a times people think are psychologists are immensely "sorted" or "perfect" beings when it comes to their emotions and feelings; which is often not the case.

Psychologists are humans beings too; at the end of the day.

Just as doctors can get sick, Psychologists too can have their "bad days" or be overwhelmed at times.

Because Psychologists as professionals have studied Psychology, they could be better able to manage their emotions and issues if any.

01/09/2023

What is the nature vs nurture debate?

How much of a person's personality and behavior is determined by nature and how much is determined by nurture?

This is a key question and the answer is quite complicated.

Are people like Hi**er or Dzhokhar Tsarnev (the youngest of the two brothers responsible for the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon) the result of bad genes, bad parenting or life-altering experiences in childhood?

How much of Stephen Hawking's genius is due to his genetic inheritance?

After many years of scientific research, most developmental psychologists now agree that the last possibility is the most likely explanation for most of human development: All that people are and all that people become is the product of interaction between nature and nurture.

But many a times, in many situations it is still very complicated to narrow down on any one parameter!

23/08/2023

A unique therapeutic relationship is acknowledged as one of the most important factors for achieving positive change in the lives of clients. Of key importance is how the therapist and client connect, collaborate and experience one another during therapy.

Engagement and sharing of information during the the Counseling process is also crucial as the client-therapist relationship can only establish a successful result and outcome through a positive and mutual collaboration underpinned by empathy, understanding, authenticity and respect. Self- awareness, self acceptance and a change in thoughts, beliefs and behaviors will develop from this special relationship.

A therapist will remain focused on the client, giving privacy, structure and space for discussing and clarifying goals so that the relationship is client-focused rather than therapist driven.

The therapist uses their professional psychology and treatment skills to identify and understand their thoughts, feelings and motivations through therapy; proactively and sensitively help their client with a fresh and different approach.

14/08/2023

Psychologists always believe that every client, every presenting problem, every situation, environment is new every single time; even though it might look like a similar type of clients or problems are being presented.

Thus, psychologists understand client's problems thoroughly before deciding on the therapeutic Intervention for them.

Each client's personality, presenting concerns and problems, social environment etc. is different.

Every person's perspective and experience is unique, this forms an intricate network of connections in life that are unlike anyone else's. It is this individual and unique component that "Unique Counseling for each" endeavors to value, explore and give respect to.

09/08/2023

Human development is the scientific study of the changes that occur in people as they age, from conception until death.

Any study of the human life span must begin with looking at the complex material contained in the cells of the body that carries the instructions for life itself. After considering the basic building blocks of life, the process of conception and the process of development of the infant within the womb is considered.

From conception to the actual birth of the baby; is the prenatal developmental period of approximately 9 months, during which a single cell becomes a complete infant. It is also during this time that many things can have a positive or negative influence on the developing infant.

Along with the child's development, the environment in which he or she is growing up, the mother's nutrition and dietary intake and the social support she receives is also of great importance!

02/08/2023

Absolutely!

Beginning to understand how we come to be the people we are is a critical step in understanding ourselves as we are today, and who we may become as we grow older. From the moment of conception, each of us is headed down a pathway of change, influenced by our biology, environment and social interactions, to a final destination that is same for all of us.

Psychologists never focus only on the past or only on the present.

A psychologist has to be open to considering the past, present of the client along with the development stage of life he or she is in while administering therapy.

25/07/2023

Absolutely!

To help people deal with their issues; Psychologists are not just taught the therapy and therapeutic concepts but they study many other concepts in detail that are related to humans and their behavior directly.

Consciousness- To understand Consciousness is to understand what it means to be who we are. Waking, dreaming, sleeping, daydreaming and other forms of consciousness make up the human experience

Learning- Learning is the process that allows us to adapt to the changing conditions of the world around us. Through learning, humans can alter their actions until they find the behavior that leads them to survival and rewards; thus leading to elimination of actions that have been unsuccessful in the past

Memory- The ability to learn is the key to the survival of humans. But everything cannot be learnt unless it can be remembered

Cognition- A mental activity that goes on in the brain when a person is processing information: organizing it, understanding it and communicating it to the others

19/07/2023

That's right!

How can we as psychologists possibly understand any of human behavior, thoughts or actions without knowing something about the incredible organs that allow us to act, think and react?

Psychologists give equal importance to both the mind and the body. The mind is a part of the whole body and thus the body has to also be considered while considering the client and his presenting concerns or problems.

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