The festive season is often associated with joy, warmth, family time, and celebration. However, many people experience negative unhealthy emotions, anxiety, depression, guilt, anger, hurt, and dysfunctional behavior during this period. This emotional dip—often called Holiday Blues—contrasts with the expected “holiday spirit” and can arise before, during and after the holidays when returning to routine. …
I accept myself because I am alive, because I can think, feel, and exist. I do not identify with my actions or mistakes. I have the ability to evaluate my behaviors and characteristics, but my entire existence is so complex that it cannot be reduced to a simple “score.” I pursue my goals to enjoy …
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Take Back Control of Your Day Behavioral activation is a simple yet highly effective technique that helps improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression through action. When we organize our days with purpose and structure, we minimize negative thoughts, boost our confidence, and feel that we are once again in control of our lives. Why …
People and situations do not upset us. Instead, the beliefs and the evaluations we hold about people and situations upset us. According to the REBT model, when people experience undesirable events, they either form non-helpful, irrational beliefs, or they form helpful, rational beliefs. These non-helpful, irrational beliefs lead to emotional disturbance and specifically to various …
Offered by the Hellenic Institute for Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Athens, Greece Program Overview This academic preparatory program is specifically designed for high-achieving high school students who are planning to pursue a degree in psychology and for students currently enrolled in IB Psychology HL or SL. Over the course of the program, students will build …
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Every person has specific sources from which they derive satisfaction/pleasure/joy from their life. However, for most, what is not well known is that maintaining (experiencing) joy requires personal effort and is not always dependent on luck! Below, you will find some ways in which we can experience and strengthen positive emotions to satisfying levels: Gratitude …
Procrastination is one of the most common behaviors that prevent us from achieving our goals. It refers to the delay or postponement of our responsibilities and tasks until the last minute—or even after their deadline. The causes behind this behavior are many: anxiety, task difficulty, lack of motivation, fear of failure, distractibility, perfectionism, or even …
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Anger is one of the most natural and human emotions. However, when we don’t experience it in a healthy, functional way—when it isn’t expressed or managed constructively—it can lead to interpersonal conflicts, misunderstandings, and intense psychological stress. Below are some practical steps and behavioral strategies that can help you experience and manage your anger effectively, …
