Ardent Counseling Blog
Does reverse psychology work?
Sometimes people think they are being clever when they use reverse psychology. Basically it is when you encourage the opposite of the behavior you really want. For example, telling your...
Read MoreHigh functioning anxiety – or am I fooling myself?
High functioning anxiety can mask generalized anxiety disorder. It's time to be honest with yourself.
Read MoreAm I really having a panic attack?
The general definition of a panic attack is a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety. But from a clinical perspective (as defined in DSM-5), "panic attacks" are different from...
Read MoreWe often cling to our limiting beliefs even if they are wrong
Once you come to hold a belief or opinion, it can be hard to shake it even if it's been proved to be false. In a study1 called "Self-enhancement and...
Read MoreBlaming your parents for your problems is not good for you
A large research study1 of more than 30,000 people from 72 countries showed that blaming your parents for your problems does not help you to move away from the negative...
Read MoreWhy is it important to avoid interruptions at work? And how can we do that?
Open-Plan Offices (OPO) became a trend many years ago. They were largely a cost-saving initiative by management, and gave the false hope that employees being surrounded by co-workers would foster...
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