Adlerian therapy is a type of talk therapy created by Alfred Adler, a famous Austrian psychologist. Also known as individual psychology, this method looks at the whole person—not just their problems. Instead of focusing only on symptoms, Adlerian therapy helps people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors based on their life story, relationships, and goals. […]
Psychoanalytic therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps people understand themselves on a deeper level. It focuses on how past experiences—especially from childhood—can shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as adults. This kind of therapy is based on the early ideas of Sigmund Freud and later expanded by many other thinkers. What is […]
In my previous articles I have already written about the definition of a grounding technique and its types – physical and mental. This article will help you understand how the soothing grounding techniques work. While the main goal of soothing grounding techniques is the same as physical and mental ones, soothing techniques differ from them […]
Mental grounding techniques are used to keep your mind busy and help you stay focused on the present moment. Unlike physical grounding which works through the five senses, mental techniques focus on thought processes, concentration, and distraction. These strategies can stop you from spiraling into negative thinking and pull you away from distressing thoughts. What […]
Physical grounding techniques (also called physical grounding) are grounding activities that use your 5 senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These techniques involve direct contact with the body and environment, unlike mental or soothing grounding which rely more on thoughts or emotions. Physical grounding is one of the most common and effective ways to […]