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smaointecbt
Jun 23, 20232 min read
The Shadow Self
By Maureen Casey The concept of the "shadow self" originates from the work of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung who described the shadow self...
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Katrina Dennehy
Apr 25, 20232 min read
Understanding your "Window of Tolerance"
The "window of tolerance" is a term used to describe the range of emotional states and experiences that we can manage without becoming...
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Katrina Dennehy
Feb 28, 20231 min read
The Cycle of Anxiety
Imagine a run-of-the-mill situation that triggers anxiety for you, such as an exam or a work presentation. As the event approaches, it...
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smaointecbt
Feb 10, 20234 min read
Self-Harm
Thanatos or live? by Katrina Dennehy The silent cries, the unspoken fears, the choked up anxieties; life and its’ many trials and...
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smaointecbt
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Polyvagal Nerve Reset
The Vagal nerves are a network of fibres in our brainstem (located at the base of our neck). They are the main nerves of your...
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smaointecbt
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Gut and Mental Health
The gut brain axis is an area getting more attention in the last few years and rightly so, with very compelling studies demonstrating...
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Katrina Dennehy
Nov 9, 20222 min read
'A Simple CBT Template' by Noel Dillon-Daly
A CBT diary can be a very effective tool for managing distressing emotions and unhelpful behaviours. A CBT diary consists of writing down...
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Katrina Dennehy
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Taking Control of Our Thoughts by Tom Conlon
The roots of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are located in the writings of Epictetus, an ex-slave-turned-Stoic-philosopher from the...
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Katrina Dennehy
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Amy Geary - Menstrual Cycle Tracking
I am a big advocate for anyone with a menstrual cycle to get to know their individual cycle as much as they can, and to understand the...
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Katrina Dennehy
Apr 11, 20227 min read
'Mental Health - What can you do about it right now?' - Katrina Dennehy
“Mental health” is a phrase that’s thrown around a lot these days. What does it mean? How does it actually work? And what types of things...
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