Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy, used not only to treat many disorders such as anxiety and panic attacks, but also relationship problems. CBT involves a therapist identifying and changing the way negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors can affect relationships.  In dealing   with ‘here and now’ thoughts and behaviors, CBT differs [...]

While waiting for a prescription at my local pharmacy, I usually idle away my time by reading the labels on baby food or foot care products.  Today I checked out the information board for a change, and tucked between literature on back pain and venereal disease was an National Health Service (NHS) pamphlet.  Worried about [...]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often mistakenly referred to as Cognitive Behavior Therapy. There are quite a few self-help therapy systems available today, and in my last post I discussed Neuro-Linguistic Programming, another form of therapy.  I decided to take a look at CBT as it is being used by the National Health Service (NHS) [...]

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), is not only helpful in resolving many personal problems, but also helps you change the way you see your relationship.  It has been found to be useful in helping to neutralize problems before they develop into relationship breakdown. When you are going through a difficult time in your relationship, you look at [...]

I have been on several sites where I have wanted to find out a simple definition of NLP.  I might as well have written to NASA asking for a breakdown of the constituents of rocket fuel! This is my version:  NLP stands for, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Is the means by which personal change can be achieved [...]

There was an interesting news item on TV this week.  It was making a big thing of how well Google treats it’s UK staff at it’s headquarters in London.  It was motivational enlightenment! I was intrigued because having worked for 8 companies over the years, I wanted the lowdown on one of the top companies [...]

The lives we lead are filled with anxiety, much of it low level stuff.  We accept it as part of life.  Then there is another level.  In these uncertain times many of us are anxious about money, jobs, the future. Then there is the anxiety we feel when danger threatens.  This triggers an emotional response [...]