Blogs - Storms Edge Therapy

October 13, 2023

Published by Kael on October 13, 2023

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Coping Mechanisms

Mastering “I Statements”: A Self-Help Guide to Reducing Aggression

Do you find yourself reacting aggressively during conflicts? Would you like to communicate more effectively without hurting others? If so, this guide is for you! Here, […]

October 13, 2023

Published by Kael on October 13, 2023

Categories

Coping Mechanisms

Navigating Conflict: Understanding Different Response Styles

Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. How we respond to it can significantly impact the health of our relationships, whether we achieve our goals […]

July 21, 2023

Published by Kael on July 21, 2023

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Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy: How to Improve Communication and Strengthen Your Relationship

Communication is a crucial component of any healthy relationship, but it can be challenging to navigate. Couples therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for […]

July 21, 2023

Published by Kael on July 21, 2023

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How to Spot the Signs of Depression

A Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Symptoms Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s essential to recognize the signs […]

July 21, 2023

Published by Kael on July 21, 2023

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Therapy Process

The Advantages of Virtual Counseling: Why Online Therapy is a Game-Changer

Convenience and Accessibility: Receive Therapy from Anywhere Online therapy offers the convenience of receiving therapy from anywhere with an internet connection. This eliminates the need to […]

June 9, 2023

Published by Kael on June 9, 2023

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Uncategorized

Explanation of Health Anxiety and its Key Elements

Health anxiety, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a condition characterized by a hyper-attention to bodily sensations and a preoccupation with the fear of having […]

June 9, 2023

Published by Kael on June 9, 2023

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Uncategorized

Motivational Interviewing vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Understanding the Differences

When it comes to therapy, there are many different approaches available. Two of the most common are Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While both aim […]

June 9, 2023

Published by Kael on June 9, 2023

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Uncategorized

The Importance of Stability and Growth in Mental Health

In our lives, we often strive for stability – a sense of consistency, reliability, and knowing oneself. But is stability always a good thing? In this […]

April 10, 2023

Published by Kael on April 10, 2023

Categories

Anxiety

5 Simple Tips for Managing Anxiety in Everyday Life

Anxiety can be a challenging experience to navigate, especially when it feels like it’s taking over your everyday life. If you’re struggling with anxiety, know that […]

September 23, 2022

Published by Kael on September 23, 2022

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Book Review

Book Review: Angel, Angel

Author(s): April Stevens Penguin Books (1995)Review by Kael Cockcroft What It’s About The story of a mother’s desperate struggle to adjust to the end of her […]

September 16, 2022

Published by Kael on September 16, 2022

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Pleasing Others to Cope

Threat Management (2) Surely, there must be more than just our automatic biological reaction to immediate danger. In this globalised world of pandemics, market crashes and […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Key Tips for Surviving Auditions

Auditions are a big deal! Treat them as such, but don’t let them define you. Now that’s a difficult balance to get, especially when it’s been […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Why can’t I stop self harming?!?

It seems like a simple thing. It seems like a no-brainer to anyone you might tell. You’re doing it, you’re in control, you can simply stop. […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Don’t let your worst review define you

When it comes to reviews, the risk and reward can range from incredibly uplifting and validating to brutally crushing. A negative review leaves you unable to […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Borderline Personality Disorder in the Media

Many of my clients are devastated at the very suggestion that they have a mental health diagnosis, especially one as notorious as Borderline Personality Disorder. I […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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What is Self-Harming?

In its broadest sense, self-harm describes a wide range of acts that people do to themselves in a deliberate and usually hidden way, which are damaging; […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Myths and Misunderstandings about Self-Harm

Myth 1: People who self-harm are attempting suicide Fact: Self-harm is most often used as a way to keep living despite experiencing emotional distress, rather than […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Beyond Fight/Flight/Freeze

Threat Management (1) We are generally quite familiar with descriptions of our Fight or Flight response to immediate danger; this is the up-regulation of our Central […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Collapsing to Survive

Threat Management (3) When working with people adapting to horrible circumstances and then supporting them to make a life beyond merely surviving, a number of other […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Controlling Social Space

Threat Management (4) In summary so far, the responses outlined above are the immediate moving aggressively towards or backing away from physical danger: Mastering of Danger. […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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The Fixed Fighters & The Fuzzy Flighty

Threat Management (5) In this final blog of the series on common strategies that everyday people use to survive situations that threaten harm to their bodies, […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Therapy Process

Contact Between Therapy Sessions

Why do therapists not allow or limit contact outside of arranged session times? Surely the more contact the better and it seems obvious that a therapist […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Can Depression Sometimes Be Helpful

Isolation has Forced us to Face Ourselves Depression is a known phenomenon; we know what it looks like and what it does to a life. But […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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Is Mindfulness Useful in Therapy?

What is Mindfulness? Currently, this fashionable catchphrase is everywhere and promoted as the cure for everything from improving your relationship to weight loss. So what is […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

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3 Steps to Journaling with Impact

Almost every self-help approach will advocate Journaling as a tool for emotional processing, but so often it simply doesn’t work. This is because there are foundational […]

July 22, 2022

Published by Kael on July 22, 2022

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What is a Personality Disorder?

Distress, Dysfunction, Danger A person has a disorder of their personality when they don’t feel safe and secure in the world; they do not assume their […]

July 22, 2022

Published by Kael on July 22, 2022

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Is Procrastination Limiting Your Progress?

Procrastination is a non-specific symptom. This means it is a general indicator that there is a problem, but gives no direct signal of what the problem […]

October 13, 2023

Published by Kael on October 13, 2023

Categories

Coping Mechanisms

Mastering “I Statements”: A Self-Help Guide to Reducing Aggression

Do you find yourself reacting aggressively during conflicts? Would you like to communicate more effectively without hurting others? If so, this guide is for you! Here, […]

October 13, 2023

Published by Kael on October 13, 2023

Categories

Coping Mechanisms

Navigating Conflict: Understanding Different Response Styles

Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. How we respond to it can significantly impact the health of our relationships, whether we achieve our goals […]

July 21, 2023

Published by Kael on July 21, 2023

Categories

Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy: How to Improve Communication and Strengthen Your Relationship

Communication is a crucial component of any healthy relationship, but it can be challenging to navigate. Couples therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for […]

July 21, 2023

Published by Kael on July 21, 2023

Categories

How to Spot the Signs of Depression

A Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Symptoms Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s essential to recognize the signs […]

July 21, 2023

Published by Kael on July 21, 2023

Categories

Therapy Process

The Advantages of Virtual Counseling: Why Online Therapy is a Game-Changer

Convenience and Accessibility: Receive Therapy from Anywhere Online therapy offers the convenience of receiving therapy from anywhere with an internet connection. This eliminates the need to […]

June 9, 2023

Published by Kael on June 9, 2023

Categories

Uncategorized

Explanation of Health Anxiety and its Key Elements

Health anxiety, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a condition characterized by a hyper-attention to bodily sensations and a preoccupation with the fear of having […]

June 9, 2023

Published by Kael on June 9, 2023

Categories

Uncategorized

Motivational Interviewing vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Understanding the Differences

When it comes to therapy, there are many different approaches available. Two of the most common are Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While both aim […]

June 9, 2023

Published by Kael on June 9, 2023

Categories

Uncategorized

The Importance of Stability and Growth in Mental Health

In our lives, we often strive for stability – a sense of consistency, reliability, and knowing oneself. But is stability always a good thing? In this […]

April 10, 2023

Published by Kael on April 10, 2023

Categories

Anxiety

5 Simple Tips for Managing Anxiety in Everyday Life

Anxiety can be a challenging experience to navigate, especially when it feels like it’s taking over your everyday life. If you’re struggling with anxiety, know that […]

September 23, 2022

Published by Kael on September 23, 2022

Categories

Book Review

Book Review: Angel, Angel

Author(s): April Stevens Penguin Books (1995)Review by Kael Cockcroft What It’s About The story of a mother’s desperate struggle to adjust to the end of her […]

September 16, 2022

Published by Kael on September 16, 2022

Categories

Pleasing Others to Cope

Threat Management (2) Surely, there must be more than just our automatic biological reaction to immediate danger. In this globalised world of pandemics, market crashes and […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Key Tips for Surviving Auditions

Auditions are a big deal! Treat them as such, but don’t let them define you. Now that’s a difficult balance to get, especially when it’s been […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Why can’t I stop self harming?!?

It seems like a simple thing. It seems like a no-brainer to anyone you might tell. You’re doing it, you’re in control, you can simply stop. […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Don’t let your worst review define you

When it comes to reviews, the risk and reward can range from incredibly uplifting and validating to brutally crushing. A negative review leaves you unable to […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Borderline Personality Disorder in the Media

Many of my clients are devastated at the very suggestion that they have a mental health diagnosis, especially one as notorious as Borderline Personality Disorder. I […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

What is Self-Harming?

In its broadest sense, self-harm describes a wide range of acts that people do to themselves in a deliberate and usually hidden way, which are damaging; […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Myths and Misunderstandings about Self-Harm

Myth 1: People who self-harm are attempting suicide Fact: Self-harm is most often used as a way to keep living despite experiencing emotional distress, rather than […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Beyond Fight/Flight/Freeze

Threat Management (1) We are generally quite familiar with descriptions of our Fight or Flight response to immediate danger; this is the up-regulation of our Central […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Collapsing to Survive

Threat Management (3) When working with people adapting to horrible circumstances and then supporting them to make a life beyond merely surviving, a number of other […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Controlling Social Space

Threat Management (4) In summary so far, the responses outlined above are the immediate moving aggressively towards or backing away from physical danger: Mastering of Danger. […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

The Fixed Fighters & The Fuzzy Flighty

Threat Management (5) In this final blog of the series on common strategies that everyday people use to survive situations that threaten harm to their bodies, […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Therapy Process

Contact Between Therapy Sessions

Why do therapists not allow or limit contact outside of arranged session times? Surely the more contact the better and it seems obvious that a therapist […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Can Depression Sometimes Be Helpful

Isolation has Forced us to Face Ourselves Depression is a known phenomenon; we know what it looks like and what it does to a life. But […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

Is Mindfulness Useful in Therapy?

What is Mindfulness? Currently, this fashionable catchphrase is everywhere and promoted as the cure for everything from improving your relationship to weight loss. So what is […]

August 19, 2022

Published by Kael on August 19, 2022

Categories

3 Steps to Journaling with Impact

Almost every self-help approach will advocate Journaling as a tool for emotional processing, but so often it simply doesn’t work. This is because there are foundational […]

July 22, 2022

Published by Kael on July 22, 2022

Categories

What is a Personality Disorder?

Distress, Dysfunction, Danger A person has a disorder of their personality when they don’t feel safe and secure in the world; they do not assume their […]

July 22, 2022

Published by Kael on July 22, 2022

Categories

Is Procrastination Limiting Your Progress?

Procrastination is a non-specific symptom. This means it is a general indicator that there is a problem, but gives no direct signal of what the problem […]