Can a person who has lived for years with negative thinking patterns learn to think differently? Is it possible to change automatic responses that have become part of our everyday behavior? And does the brain continue to change in older age?
Read articleSometimes a person understands very well what causes their distress, knows how to identify their thinking patterns and is even able to explain how they would like to respond differently. And yet, in the moment of truth, the body tenses, the heart races and the familiar reaction returns.
Read articleWhy do some people respond to threatening situations with anger and confrontation, others feel the need to run away, and some freeze in place and cannot respond?
Read articleA child is late coming home, and the first thought is that something terrible may have happened to them. A manager asks to speak with us, and immediately the fear arises that we are about to lose our job. An unfamiliar physical pain triggers a fear of serious illness.
Read articleWhat happens to the nervous system following a threatening experience?
Read articleA single word, a facial expression or a change in tone of voice can evoke an intense emotional response in us. Sometimes we feel hurt, fear or anger that seems disproportionate to the intensity of the event.
Read articleA child who receives encouragement when trying something new may develop a sense of capability. A child who experiences repeated criticism of their mistakes may begin to believe that failure indicates a lack of worth. A child who grows up in an environment where their feelings are listened to may learn that they are allowed to express difficulty and ask for help.
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