PSYCHOLOGY BYTES, WITH THERESA.
I have almost 30 years of experience in the fields of clinical psychology, sports psychology and paranormal psychology. This podcast will be delving into various topics dealing with the mind - and hopefully, changing the way you think! PS: you can find me in the main category "SCIENCE", sub-category "LIFE SCIENCES" and "New Shows" section in Apple Podcasts!
PHOBIAS - AND HOW TO TREAT THEM.
PHOBIAS are more common than you might think! A phobia is an extreme fear of something or of a situation, which can be very disabling for the person involved. The good news is, phobias are really easy to treat and most patients will either be able to live quite well with their phobia, or be rid of the phobia altigether, after just a few sessions. In this episode I give some concrete examples of how phobias can be treated using CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Progressive Desensitisation, Visualisation and Breathwork.
CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!). PART 2 - SEXUAL ABUSE.
We are continuing our series on child abuse and this episode will be about SEXUAL ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!) I describe the different forms of sexual abuse; how it can affect the child; signs, symptoms and red flags to look out for if you suspect a child is being abused; and how the abuse can affect the survivor into adulthood. I also share my own personal experience of sexual abuse and how it affected me both in childhood and adulthood - in some very surprising ways!
LIARS AND LYING.
There are different types of lies - and liars. What motivates someone to lie? How can we spot a liar? And how can we deal with lies or a liar? I delve into all of these questions in this episode.
DEPRESSION (DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS).
There are several different types of depression (depressive disorders). This episode describes the various types of depression, signs and symptoms and various treatment options.
CHILD ABUSE (TRIGGER WARNING!). PART 1 - PHYSICAL ABUSE.
There are several different kinds of childhood abuse and I will be doing an episode on each type. I give a quick rundown of the different types of childhood abuse, then get into the theme for this episode which is PHYSICAL ABUSE. We'll look at what physical abuse is, signs, symptoms and red flags which might indicate physical abuse is taking place. We'll look at the effects the abuse can have on the child and into adulthood. I'll discuss treatment options. Finally, at the end of the episode I share my own personal history of childhood physical abuse - how...
GASLIGHTING (TRIGGER WARNING!).
GASLIGHTING (TRIGGER WARNING!) is incredibly destructive and can leave the victim utterly confused, doubting their own reality and even thinking they are going mad. What are the tactics a Gaslighter uses and what are the signs and symptoms to look out for if you think you are the victim of Gaslighting? We'll explore this and much more in this episode.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD).
OCD can be debilitating for those who suffer with it. In this episode I describe the different types of OCD, how OCD can occur, the symptoms it can produce and, not least, treatment options.
EATING DISORDERS.
TRIGGER WARNING! There are several types of eating disorders. In this episode I tell you about 6 different types; how they might occur; what to look for if you think your child or someone you know has an eating disorder; and I also discuss some treatment options.
CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK VERSUS DESTRUCTIVE CRITICISM - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
How can you tell the difference between constructive feedback and destructive (or toxic) criticism? And how do you deal with both forms of criticism when you are the recipient? These questions and more are answered in this episode.
PODCAST STAT CHARTS AND OCD (OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER).
Do you obsess over your placement in podcast stat charts? Are you constantly checking where you're placed in the charts? Is your day made or ruined by how well or badly you're doing in the charts? Well you may have OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).....
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) - AN INTRODUCTION.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) is a proven method of treating many different psychological conditions and disorders. Here is an introduction to CBT: what it is, the different types of CBT, the various conditions it can - and cannot - treat, pitfalls to be aware of and, finally, a couple of examples from my own practice.
BULLYING - HOW TO RECOGNISE IT, HOW TO DEAL WITH IT - AND HOW A BULLY IS CREATED.
Bullying can be devastating for the victim. What causes someone to become a bully? How can you recognise if your child is being bullied? And if you yourself are being bullied, how can you deal with it? Hopefully this episode will give you some answers.
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER (NARCISSISM).
How does someone develop Narcissistic Personality Disorder? What are the signs and symptoms to look for if you think you or someone around you has NPD? Let's dive into this fascinating diagnosis!
WHY CAN'T YOU LET GO OF A BAD RELATIONSHIP?
Have you ever been in a romantic relationship where someone treated you badly - but you couldn't let them go? It's more common than you think! If you start to love yourself, you will start to let them go! In this episode I describe the mechanisms behind such relationships, how you can recognise them - and how to change those behavioural patterns once and for all. Good luck on your journey - and Namaste!🦋
DEFENCE MECHANISMS - WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW CAN YOU DEAL WITH THEM?
Have you ever called someone out on something, only to have them accuse YOU of the same thing? Have you ever been ghosted? Has someone got really angry with you and you don't know why? Do you have mommy/daddy issues which affect how you react in certain situations? All of these behavioural patterns are DEFENCE MECHANISMS. In this episode I describe some of the most common defence mechanisms, how to spot them and how to deal with them. Enjoy!
PSYCHOPATHS & SOCIOPATHS - HOW TO RECOGNISE THEM & DEAL WITH THEM.
Did you know that some estimates say that 1 in 10 men and 1 in 20 women have sociopathic tendencies? How can you recognise a sociopath or psychopath and more importantly, how do you deal with them?
AN INTRODUCTION TO NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) - WHAT YOU THINK. YOU BECOME.
An introduction to NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming); what it is; how it works; and how effective it is. Enjoy! Namaste🦋
HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM VERSUS OVER-INFLATED EGO - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
In this episode I explain the difference between a healthy self esteem and an over-inflated ego. Why do some people have an unrealistic view of themselves? How do you recognise and deal with someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance? I delve into these questions and more in this episode. Enjoy!
BOUNDARIES - ARE YOURS HEALTHY?
Do you know where your personal boundaries are? Do you know where others' boundaries are? Do you have respect for your own & others' boundaries? Hopefully this episode will help you clarify things. Namaste!🙏🦋
A LITTLE INTRODUCTION TO ME AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MY CHANNEL.
Hi, everyone - and welcome! Just a short introductory episode to let you know who I am and what you can expect from this podcast.
