What is Solution-Focused Therapy? Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) or Solution-Focused Therapy is a future-oriented solution-focused approach to therapy. This type of therapy focuses on solutions and goals as opposed to the problems that brought the client(s) to therapy. This approach was developed after studying hundreds of hours of therapy sessions to determine what effected theContinue reading “Solution-Focused Therapy”
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Mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is a widely researched practice that was founded at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre by Jon Kabat-Zinn. He defines mindfulness as: “moment-to-moment, non-judgemental awareness.” Mindfulness is scientifically proven to improve physical, emotional, cognitive and social functioning. Mindfulness-based approaches have been tested for a range of health problems, including, anxiety disorder,Continue reading “Mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)”
Feeling Depressed?
FEELING SAD? TIRED AND FATIGUED ALL THE TIME? ARE YOU FEELING OVERWHELMED BY THE DEMANDS OF LIFE? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR ZIP? Do you wonder if you might be depressed? First of all, know that you are not alone and that there is help. Statistics Canada reports that 1 in 10 Canadians will experience an episode of majorContinue reading “Feeling Depressed?”
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, short-term form of psychotherapy/treatment that focuses on the here-and-now and day-to-day problems that we encounter in life. CBT helps people develop skills and strategies to manage problems and enhance their overall wellbeing and health. CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety and depression. Research indicates thatContinue reading “What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?”
Lisa Lyons 