Therapy

Is it working? How to tell if therapy is helping you

Is it working? How to tell if therapy is helping you

Therapy can seem shrouded in mystery, a process done behind closed doors with noone else to witness it apart from you and your therapist. Knowing what to look out for when determining the effectiveness of your therapy sessions can help you reflect for yourself whether therapy is going in the right direction for you. Here are some things to consider throughout your therapy process.

How to find the right therapist for you

How to find the right therapist for you

A major part of what makes therapy effective is the relationship between you and your therapist. Finding the ‘right’ therapist is all about finding a therapist who is a good fit for you and what you need. There are several things to consider both before and after the first session that will help determine whether a therapist is a good fit for you.

The mind-body connection: The wisdom of your body

The mind-body connection: The wisdom of your body

Our skin crawls when we are disgusted and our heart feels like it is about to burst when we are full of joy. We are left breathless in the face of beauty and our stomach drops when we receive a fright or shock. These expressions are not a coincidence. What do they tell us about about the link between our mind and our bodies?