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The Stages of Trauma Treatment & Recovery

At Think Recovery, we understand how deeply trauma impacts your life, affecting your mind, body, and relationships. Healing from trauma can be a complex journey, but with the right support, it is possible to move from survival to recovery. Our approach, rooted in somatic, experiential, and relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, provides a comprehensive path toward healing …

How Affective Neuroscience, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Psychotherapy Intersect

Introduction The field of psychology has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, shedding light on the intricate workings of the human mind and the factors that shape our emotional and mental well-being. Affective neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and psychotherapy are three fields that have gained prominence for their contributions to our understanding of human behaviour and …

Rewiring the Mind: How Psychotherapy Changes the Brain

Introduction: In the intricate landscape of mental health, psychotherapy emerges not only as a dialogue between minds but as a transformative force that leaves imprints on the very fabric of the brain. The question of how psychotherapy changes the brain is a fascinating journey into the study of neuroplasticity—a phenomenon that underscores the remarkable adaptability …

Addiction as an Attachment Disorder

Introduction: In the complex tapestry of human experience, addiction often emerges as a silent echo of unmet needs and relational rupture. Beyond the surface struggles with substances or behaviours lies a deeper narrative – addiction as an attachment disorder. In this post, the intricate interplay between addiction and attachment will be explored, clarifying the ties …

Emotional Literacy

For many of us, growing up in a household where feelings were not talked about at all, is a relatable experience. While it is unfortunate that talking about feelings is an often overlooked life skill, the upside is that it is possible to learn this skill at any point in one’s life. When talking with …

Feeling “Stuck”

Are you feeling “stuck” right now? Not sure what to do or where to go? Feeling like everything happening around you is going against you? Feeling overwhelmed? Lots of dynamics and a variety of feelings can be at play when people find themselves feeling “stuck.” Some common underlying themes will be explored below. Fear When …

Self-comfort vs Self-care

Do you know the difference between self-comfort and self-care? Are you wondering if what you have been identifying as “self-care” may actually be harming you? Read below to learn more. Self-comfort Self-comfort can be thought of as turning to something in a non-conscious manner, where we may be seeking to numb ourselves out, “veg out,” …