As I always like to say, there are as many reasons why people self-sabotage as there are people. A common theme is to protect the self from failure, feeling things we don’t want to feel, and to control our experiences. One of the hidden culprits behind self-sabotage is the need for perfection and control. Self-sabotage… Continue reading Self-sabotage is self-sabotaging. Why would anyone do this?
Month: December 2020
OCD: tips for self-management
People living with obsessive-compulsive disorder are encouraged to follow three general tips for effective self-management. They are: challenge the obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours (this includes use of distraction skills, and resisting the compulsion), maintain high self-care (you may need to put your needs first a lot – this is NOT selfishness or self-centredness), and… Continue reading OCD: tips for self-management
The ‘Triune Brain’ theory by Neuroscientist Paul MacLean — an evolutionary perspective
In the 1960s, American neuroscientist Paul MacLean formulated the ‘Triune Brain’ model, which is based on the division of the human brain into three distinct regions. MacLean’s model suggests the human brain is organized into a hierarchy, which itself is based on an evolutionary view of brain development. The three regions are as follows: Reptilian… Continue reading The ‘Triune Brain’ theory by Neuroscientist Paul MacLean — an evolutionary perspective
Inattentional Blindness: What else are we missing?
Inattentional Blindness is the failure to notice an unexpected object in a visual display. Cognitive Psychology is an approach to understanding human cognition by observing behaviour of people performing cognitive tasks. It is concerned with the internal processes involved in making sense of our environment, and deciding what behaviour to be appropriate. These processes include… Continue reading Inattentional Blindness: What else are we missing?
Understanding self-harm, self-injury, and self-destruction
What is meant by self-harm? Self-harm is any behaviour that involves the deliberate causing of pain or injury to oneself without the intention to end your life. Self-harm can include behaviours such as cutting, burning or hitting oneself, binge-eating or starvation, or repeatedly putting oneself in dangerous situations. It can also involve abuse of drugs… Continue reading Understanding self-harm, self-injury, and self-destruction