Made-up illness
As a therapist, I occasionally come across a person who has made up a medical condition or illness. I am not talking about laziness or benefit fraud. Or the intent to deceive for its own sake or for [...]
DBT skills – including free worksheets
What are DBT skills? Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills are a very effective way of helping people to manage difficult or overwhelming emotions. DBT was developed in the 1980s by Marsha Linehan and covers four areas: Distress tolerance [...]
Stress and hyperfocus: the link
Stress and hyperfocus interact in different ways, depending on the individual and the situation. The relationship between them can be complex and multifaceted. And it depends on a range of individual and environmental factors, including neurodevelopmental differences. But [...]
Overthinking: the ‘unanswerable question’ variant
Overthinking: beyond the label - ditch the label ‘Overthinking’ is one of those catch-all labels that are a useful starting point. But if you are to put an end to it, the underlying cause must be understood. What [...]