Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a noticeable increase in mental health awareness, accompanied by a surge in prevention and education programs across urban and rural areas in Kenya. This surge likely fueled a demand for accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective competency-based interventions. Traditionally, psychotherapy leaned heavily on psychoanalysis pioneered by Sigmund Freud,...
The formative years of a child’s life are invaluable, shaping their growth and development. During this period of rapid growth, children face countless questions, take risks, experience injuries, receive affection, love, and warmth, all of which significantly influence their attachment patterns. Attachment to the child may result to both negative and positive outcomes. From the...
Art therapy: What role does it play? – CBT Kenya Understanding Art Therapy Definition and Origins: Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental health and well-being. It is a dynamic discipline that finds its roots in the early 20th century, gaining momentum...
National Mental Health Awareness Month National Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance that takes place every May. It is an important time to bring attention to mental health issues, reduce stigma surrounding mental illness, and promote resources and support for those who may be struggling with their mental health. In this blog article,...
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week – CBT Kenya National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an annual campaign that takes place during the last week of February. Its aim is to raise awareness about eating disorders, promote education and understanding, and encourage people to seek help and support. Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age,...
Skills Transfer Program – CBT Kenya By Letoo James A report dubbed “Do our Children Halve Life Skills and Values” released by Zizi Afrique Foundation in November this year following a survey of East African countries gave damning findings. Serious gaps exist in inculcating core competencies in our children. In problem-solving for instance, 95% of...
Persistent Depressive Disorder – CBT Kenya Persistent depressive disorder is a type of depression. It’s less severe than major depressive disorder but an ongoing disorder. A person with persistent depressive disorder has a sad, dark, or low mood. The symptoms last most of the day, on most days or for over a long period of...
Why Self-Esteem is important | CBT Kenya Self-esteem is the way we think about ourselves and the value we place on ourselves. We all criticize ourselves from time to time, but if you often think badly about yourself, you may have low self-esteem. Self-esteem is one of those intrinsic qualities that develop slowly over time....
Psychology| What is Hoarding Disorder? CBT Kenya Hoarding is not the same as collecting. Hoarding, or, more specifically, compulsive hoarding, is characterized by two parts. The first is the accumulation of things that have little or no value. The second is the inability to part with things that the hoarder has accumulated. People with hoarding...
Therapy in Nairobi; Couples Therapy – CBT Kenya Couples therapy is for couples who are in a relationship, married or not. It is often referred to as marriage counseling. The goal of couples therapy is to improve the couples’ relationship. We all know romantic relationships are hard work. Like cars, they require regular maintenance to...
