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....
How To Stay Mentally Healthy During the Holidays – CBT Kenya The end of the year may be filled with a lot of excitement. But along with delicious feasts, travel, and loving family times can come stress, financial struggles, and family conflicts. Even if we enjoy many aspects of the season, there are things we...
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...
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...
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...
Post-traumatic stress disorder – CBT Kenya People with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event has ended. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own or may even...
