Articles
Here you find articles about resilience, skill training and other mental health topics.
High Functioning Anxiety
Classic anxiety is often accompanied by avoidance, freezing, or social withdrawal. High-functioning anxiety leads to a paradoxical overcompensation: hyper-activism.
Hostility or Peace making with anxiety
War in the Head: When Hostility Toward Anxiety Keeps Us Trapped Clients often come to me with a single demand: "Take this feeling away." They describe their inner life as a house where the smoke detector blares day and night. Yet, there is no fire; perhaps someone...
Perfectionism and Resilience – how to fight your inner critic with resilience training
Perfectionism is a personality trait that describes the pursuit of flawless perfection and extremely high standards. It goes beyond healthy ambition and is often linked to overly critical self-assessment and the fear of making mistakes. This article will explain what perfectionism is and how to deal with it, with a special focus on the role of resilience.
Resilience for Families: Strengthen Bonds
Building Strength Together: Resilience Training for Relatives!
In the face of life’s inevitable challenges, resilience becomes a vital tool not just for individuals but for families. Resilience training for relatives is an essential part of fostering a supportive environment where each member can thrive. By understanding and implementing resilience strategies, families can navigate stress and adversity more effectively.
A Guide to Stressmanagement
In this blog post about stress management, you will learn how effective stress management techniques can help you emerge stronger and more resilient from stressful situations. We all know the feeling of stress, whether it’s from work challenges, family obligations, or unexpected life events. But what is the best way to deal with it?
How to overcome anxiety
This article discusses strategies for managing and overcome anxiety in individuals with anxiety disorders. It presents two methods derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy: exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring. These techniques can help individuals with anxiety gradually reduce avoidance behaviors and develop new interpretations for their anxious thoughts, which often perpetuate the overwhelming feeling of fear.
Sleep Problems? Ways to find a better night rest
Sleep problems are more common than you might think, and they can really drag you down. When you’re tossing and turning at night, you’re likely to feel tired and out of it the next day. This can make it hard to focus at work or school, and it can even affect your relationships. But don’t worry, there are things you can do to improve your sleep. Once you know what’s keeping you awake, you can start making changes. Discover practical tips and proven cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to enhance your sleep quality in the following article.
The Power of saying “No”: How to Prioritize Your Workload and Protect Your Mental Health
In our always-on work culture, it can feel like we’re constantly bombarded with requests and demands. Emails pile up, meetings fill our calendars, and the to-do list seems to grow longer by the minute. It’s easy to fall into the trap of saying “yes” to everything, wanting to be helpful and accommodating. However, constantly stretching ourselves thin can lead to overwhelm, stress, and even burnout. That’s where the power of “no” comes in.
Mental Health Day 2024: Building Mental Resilience
Mental Health Day 2024 is around the corner and it’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on our mental well-being. This global initiative not only raises awareness but also encourages us to take actionable steps towards improving our mental health. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of Mental Health Day and provide practical tips for building mental resilience, helping you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.
What is Resilience?
In the following article you will find out what Resilience is and what it’s not.: Resilience is the ability to recover from adversity and maintain a positive outlook in difficult circumstances. It involves developing skills to navigate life’s challenges effectively, rather than constant positivity or stress avoidance. Resilience can be strengthened through practice and is influenced by both personal traits and external support. Ultimately, it leads to personal growth and improved self-efficacy.
Resilience Factors – How to build Resilience
In the following article you will find out, what personal factors build resilience. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity. It’s not about avoiding challenges, but rather, about developing the capacity to overcome them. Here are some key personal resilience factors that can help individuals thrive in the face of hardship.