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Benefits of meeting a Counsellor

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Benefits to meet with a counsellor

Counselling provides a space to explore what you need to be able to expand, let go of the past, find direction. And explore your process without having to worry about anyone else. We all have blind spots or find that we get stuck in a feeling or perspective that limits us. A counsellor provides a non-judgmental presence this allows you to build trust in yourself. It is not always possible for others to provide the objectivity necessary to focus on your needs.

Counselling, thus, provides a very unique relationship. That supports you in your process towards expanding the possibilities of who you are. And how you choose to live your life. At times when challenges in our life may lead to anxiety, depression, or other health problems. Through counselling, you can explore your alternatives. Build on your strengths and develop new insight and skills. If you are considering going for a counselling session. The key benefits that come out talking to a trained counsellor listed

 

  1. Different perspective

Speaking aloud about your thoughts and emotions lets you see them from a new perspective. Instead of in the interior of your mind. Saying them to another person also makes you consider what their view is? Meaning you can gain new ways of thinking about your problems.  Simply by letting them out. Similarly, keeping a diary or journal is a great help to many people. Seeing your problems written down on paper allows you to examine them from a distance. In some cases, worries or anxieties aren’t founded on any real cause for concern. What they thought was a very serious issue. In fact, nothing at all to worry about – this can be a huge relief.

 

  1. Emotional experience

Letting things out that you’ve been keeping inside can be an emotional experience. Absolving you of pent up emotions. As many people find they are relieved of thoughts or feelings that they’ve been bottling up. Such a release often feels like a weight off the mind. And allows people to begin to let go of feelings they’ve been holding on to.

 

  1. Confront feelings

Today we’re busier than we’ve ever been in the past. As our attention is pulled in every way possible from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep. This means we can rarely afford the time to sit and process feelings of guilt, remorse, grief or sadness. Counselling means you dedicate some time to facing or confronting your issues.

 

  1. Support for your problems

Often people feel unable to share their feelings and issues with the people in their life. And quite often with those closest to them. Having someone who is a stranger, who doesn’t know you and won’t judge you. This gives you the freedom to talk about things you wouldn’t normally admit to your friends and family. This is hugely helpful in making people feel less alone and isolated in their suffering. Especially if you’ve had something on your mind that you’re too embarrassed to discuss with people who know you.

 

  1. Simple to Cope everyday Life

Sharing your emotions through counselling means you can get on with the rest of your life. Making it easier to cope with. You have some weight off your mind. And you know that should anything come up, you have someone you can talk to about anything you’re worried about. People find that you can rely on someone to listen to your problems. This frees them from worrying about their problems all the time. Means they can focus on living their lives again. Being able to focus on everyday life means people make positive changes in their life. Which, in turn, lifts their mood. Some even get back on the path to realizing their dreams.

 

  1. Emotions shared

Having one person that you confide in, who listens to you. Relieves you of always shouldering the burden of your emotions. It’s quite common for emotions that are bottled up to have lasting effects on your mood and behaviour. And long-seated issues can be the root cause of all kinds of worries. If you’re struggling to process your emotions and it affect your daily life, seeing a counsellor can help.

 

People started opening up about their struggles related to mental health issues. The stigma seems to be fading, if slowly. If you feel therapy would benefit you, go for it. And if you can’t, talk with friends – they will be grateful you opened up and it may give them the green light to do the same. Chances are it will help kick off some important dialogues.

 

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Author:
Hitesh Mohan

(Licensed Psychologist)

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5 Ways to Develop Emotional Intelligence Skills

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Emotional Intelligence is a type of intelligence! that involves the ability to process emotional information. And use it in reasoning and other cognitive activities. The fact that Emotional Intelligence links to some way our brains functions neurologically. A lot of it we can learn through our everyday experiences.

Which means it’s possible to develop our Emotional Intelligence skills. In that sense, it’s you who decides your Emotional Intelligence. Practice the following to develop your Emotional Intelligence skills. These are most effective when we practice regularly.

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Romantic Relationships; 3 factors

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In today’s fast life, it may seem like a healthy and happy romantic relationship is near impossible to build or maintain. With the added stress of working in the digital age. The ever-present interruptions of social media. The breakneck pace at which our lives are now lived. Cultivating a good romantic relationship with your loved ones may seem like a huge task.

While no romantic relationship is comprised of sunshine and roses. It’s not impossible to enjoy a functional, positive, and mutually beneficial romantic relationship. It might take a little bit of work from both partners, but the keys to success are at your fingertips.

All romantic relationships can sum up into three factors. These factors can differ in degrees. Each factor is present to some extent in a romantic relationship.

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5 ways to Build Trust with Your Partner in a Marriage or Relationship

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Trust is necessary to be able to have emotional intimacy, and it plays an internal part to be healthy and happy in close relationships. It takes much less time to lose a trust when compared to building a trust.

1. Speak what you intend and Intend what you Say

develop trust with your partner one should always speak what you intend and Intend what you speak. To develop trust in a relationship, don’t say things that you won’t be able to follow through later. It’s also important not to say things which didn’t reflect how you feel accurately. Consistently telling what may seems to you as small lies will result in the other person no longer trusting what you say afterwards.

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