Alexithymia is a personality trait whereby a person is separated from their feelings. They may be more robotic-like, have difficulties in identifying feelings, difficulty in describing feelings or have a much more limited emotional range. I first discovered the term back in my counseling training days, I came across a concept that certain events, themesContinue reading “Alexithymia”
Category Archives: Therapy
Different Types of Therapists
If you’re relatively new to therapy it can be a little confusing as to who a therapist is, or what kind of therapist you need. Some forms of therapy are miles apart in their outcomes and what they can offer in terms of therapy. Before delving into this topic it’s worth noting that some ofContinue reading “Different Types of Therapists”
The Worst Drugs
As a therapist who has worked prominently with drug and alcohol addiction I’m often asked to give my opinion on what I think the worst drugs are or what is the worst addiction. Of course we can’t have this discussion if we don’t at least acknowledge the controversial report that got Professor David Nutt inContinue reading “The Worst Drugs”
Online Support Group.
I’m going to be starting up an online group shortly that’s free to attend, via zoom. I really want to give something back as well as using my skills, but I’d like to give back directly to people with my own abilities. At the beginning of this group we’re going to start with a welfareContinue reading “Online Support Group.”
The Dangers of Positive Thinking
An Opinion Piece by Dylan Kerr 15th August 2020 I must firstly state that I’m actually quite a private fan of positive thinking. I can attribute books on positive thinking and self-esteem to giving me a much needed boost when I was in the midst of severe depression. However, they aren’t for everyone and they Continue reading “The Dangers of Positive Thinking”
Dopamine Fasting – How to Control Impulses
I found this excellent video online today about “Dopamine Fasting”, it explains very clearly how one should go about reducing their addictive behaviours – and of course what those might be:
The After-Shock of COVID-19
How is the world going to deal with the 4th wave of COVID-19
What’s Happening in Thailand Rehabs due to COVID-19
*** This was written on April 3rd 2020*** As it currently stands Rehabs in the Chiang Mai province of Thailand are being asked to close due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 across the face of the world. Services provided by those rehabs are to wind down over the month of April bringing them toContinue reading “What’s Happening in Thailand Rehabs due to COVID-19”
Moving on to Youtube
I have decided to take the leap on to YouTube. Whilst I’ll still be uploading some articles on to this blog section of my website I’m going to be making much more topics on Youtube. This is a great medium for explaining some topics, however it isn’t as good for interaction. I don’t know whatContinue reading “Moving on to Youtube”
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HABIT AND AN ADDICTION?
6th September 2019 Brett James Thornton – Founder How to Treat Addiction The two words are frequently interchanged, often incorrectly. Both are formed as a result of consistently repeating a particular behaviour. There is such a thing as a good habit, regular exercise for example. Something can start out as a habit and over timeContinue reading “WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HABIT AND AN ADDICTION?”
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