What is CBT- Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)? Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviours. CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle....
Stages of Alcoholism – CBT Kenya Do you have a drinking problem? It is hard for some people to imagine how alcohol could be problematic. For most individuals, alcohol is something to be enjoyed with family and friends, and many of their social activities revolve around eating and drinking But alcohol is a nervous system...
Counselling Services in Nairobi – CBT Kenya It is a process whereby clients learn how to make decisions and formulate new ways of behaving, feeling, and thinking. It’s a short term, interpersonal, theory-based, helping profession. Counselling is not just giving advice/making a judgment, but helping the client to see clearly the root of problems. It...
How can I survive my pregnancy loss? CBT Kenya Eight out of ten pregnancies end in miscarriage, the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. Even though miscarriage is a common occurrence; it is an undoubtedly painful, sad and lonely experience. Getting over a miscarriage can be very difficult. A positive pregnancy test brings...
Could multitasking be lowering your productivity? CBT Kenya Multitasking seems necessary in our hectic lives. A typical workday is filled with calls, emails, meetings and reports. At the end of the day, we rush to get the shopping done, assist children with homework and squeeze in an exercise session. It seems necessary that we multitask...
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder- CBT Kenya OCD ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and OCPD– Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder) are two distinct forms of mental illness with specific characteristics. OCD is an anxiety disorder-An individual with an anxiety disorder suffers from intense anxiety or panic. They worry about activities or events. OCPD is a personality disorder- a way...
What causes Self-harm, Is it a mental illness? – CBT Kenya What you need to know about self-harm|CBT Kenya Self-harm is a behaviour and not an illness. People self-harm to cope with distress or to communicate that they are distressed. For many people who self-harm, the act of harming themselves is something they try to...
Autism spectrum disorder condition – CBT Kenya This is a condition characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society. Children with autism have trouble understanding what other people think and feel. This makes it very hard for...
Social Anxiety Disorder – CBT Kenya A person with social anxiety disorder feels symptoms of anxiety in certain or all social situations. Sometimes, they end up staying away from places where they think they have to do something that will embarrass them. People with social anxiety disorder often feel like they will say or do...
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder- CBT Kenya Patients with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder need to be in control. They tend to be solitary in their endeavours and to mistrust the help of others. People with OCD know they need help and will usually want treatment. Those with OCPD typically believe they don’t require treatment. OCD is an anxiety...
