Psychotherapist
Depression is a common mental disorder. Many people struggle with the sense of hopelessness and despair, lack of meaning and purpose, deep prolonged sadness, irritability, and feelings of emptiness. Further, they may feel a loss of pleasure in pursuing activities that were very pleasant and satisfying in the past. These are only one part of … Continue reading Understanding depression and motivation loss: Why it feels endless
Psychological trauma is a personal response to adversity—the word itself means shock, wound, or injury. The word originates from Greek and relates to the root "tere-," meaning twisting, piercing, etc. In psychology, trauma refers to an “emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, natural disaster, physical or emotional abuse, neglect, experiencing or … Continue reading Trauma and mental health
Psychotherapy is successful when boundaries between the therapist and the client are well-defined. As in any relationship between two people, it is an ongoing process of defining borderlines between the two personalities. However, in psychotherapy, there are some ethical concerns, norms, and guidelines which are very important to follow. Boundaries are a crucial element in … Continue reading Boundaries in psychotherapy
Embarking on therapy or counseling is an important and difficult decision. The client may not have experienced anything similar to this before. Seeing a stranger for the first time and talking about personal, intimate issues can be very difficult, and the client might perceive it as an artificial situation. Usually the first session is about … Continue reading Building trust in psychotherapy
Hugs are integral part of our intimate relationships with others—a sign of affection with friends, family and spouses, and even with strangers we meet along the way. With hugs, we exchange feelings and meanings on non-verbal level which seems rather different from our everyday interaction, deeply entrenched in many words that we utter during one … Continue reading Hugs in psychotherapy: Good or bad thing?
Vladimir Mušicki, PhD 