As December winds down with its whirlwind of festivities, gatherings, and the relentless hum of to-do lists, January emerges as a much-needed reprieve. As we approach the end of January, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and embrace the healing power of silence. After weeks of adjusting to the new year, silence becomes not [...]
Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and expanded by Mary Ainsworth, offers a profound understanding of how early relationships with caregivers shape our emotional and relational lives. Today, attachment theory is a vital tool in therapy, helping clients navigate and heal from relational and emotional difficulties. This article will explore how to use attachment theory [...]
The Value of Integrative Therapy At The Art of Change (AOC), our primary goal is to provide our clients with personalised, comprehensive, and effective mental health care. Integrative therapy is a cornerstone of our approach, acknowledging the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health. By combining multiple therapeutic modalities, we address the [...]
At The Art of Change (The AoC), we believe in the transformative power of client-centred therapy, also known as person-centred therapy or Rogerian therapy. This approach, pioneered by humanist psychologist Carl Rogers, prioritises your autonomy and self-direction in the therapeutic process. What is Client-Centred Therapy? Client-centred therapy is a non-directive form of talk therapy where you, [...]
Navigating Turbulent Waters In the intricate tapestry of family life, conflict often emerges as a natural part of the dynamic. While families are remarkably resilient and capable of weathering storms and bouncing back, persistent patterns of conflict can inflict lasting harm, particularly to children's mental and physical well-being (Sori, Hecker, & Bachenberg, 2016). At The [...]
Why charity fundraising feels as good as winning money We all feel good when we do something for charity, but why? Is there a psychological explanation? In short, yes, “research shows that we are happiest when we’re doing for other people,” as reported by Metro interviewing Laurie Santos, a Professor of Psychology at Yale University. [...]
5 Benefits of Effective Counselling and Therapy (the facts) Have you ever heard someone say that they had great results from CBT (talking therapy), or without their therapist, they would never have moved forward? You might also have heard people say that they would never go to a counsellor and attached a stigma of being ‘mentally [...]
Have you experienced being homeless or know someone who has? Do you want to know more about homelessness? Do you want to see what’s being done to tackle this? Merry Christmas everyone (and to those who don’t celebrate it) and especially to those of us who are living without adequate shelter. This particular time of year [...]
