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Understanding emotions

Compassion, Emotions, Links and ResourcesAugust 24, 2020316Views 0Likes 0Comments

To understand what might soothe the fusion of the old and new brain (previous post), it can be useful to understand the emotional regulation systems from a Compassion Focused Therapy perspective. These can be divided into: Threat system (red) – Our threat system is like the old brain functions. It is like a 24-hour surveillance…

New brain vs old brain

Anxiety and Stress, Emotions, Links and Resources, ThoughtsAugust 12, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Sometimes, it is hard not to get caught up with rumination and over thinking, especially with the current global situation. It might help to understand why this happens to us and how our brains work. The oldest part of our brain does not “think” too much but rather, operates from a “better safe than sorry”…

Compassion

Compassion, Links and ResourcesJuly 22, 2020255Views 0Likes 0Comments

What comes to your mind when you think of the word compassion? You might think “warm”, “kind”, “caring”, “empathy”. There may be other terms like “soft”, “pity”, “fluffy”, “letting yourself off the hook”. However, would you describe a fire fighter as soft or weak? Would you label a nurse as self-indulgent? The definition of compassion…

Cycle of Mindfulness

Links and Resources, MindfulnessJuly 2, 2020261Views 0Likes 0Comments

Cycle of Mindfulness Awareness in the present moment (e.g. breath, body, sounds). Mind becomes distracted (e.g. thoughts, sounds, judgements). Noticing the distraction and your reaction to it (e.g. self-criticism, frustration, impatience) Kind intention to bring your awareness to the here-and-now focus (e.g. back to the breath, body, sounds) Mindfulness is a cycle. It is more…

Mindfulness – Instagram versus Reality

Links and Resources, MindfulnessJune 24, 2020221Views 0Likes 0Comments

Mindfulness - Instagram versus Reality When we think of mindfulness, we might think of the first image – an image of feeling relaxed, at ease, calmness, quietness, enlightenment. However, the reality of mindfulness is more like the second image. Externally, we may look relaxed. However, the reality is that our minds can get distracted very…

What can help when experiencing unhelpful thoughts

Links and Resources, ThoughtsJune 10, 2020109Views 0Likes 0Comments

Often, we believe that if we think it, then it must be true. However, your thoughts do not define you. Here is a list of 5 things that may help you when experiencing unhelpful thoughts. These can be useful to implement not just during challenging times, but also when you feel calmer. With such practice,…