Your Thoughtful Therapist

In general, anxiety can be defined as excessive and persistent worry about everyday situations. Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking or giving a test and it acts as an indicator of underlying diseases. The major symptoms of anxiety are fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired. The Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud emphasized that anxiety is a felt, affective, unpleasant state accompanied by a physical sensation that warns the person against impending danger. The unpleasantness is often vague and hard to pinpoint, but the anxiety itself is always felt. Sigmund Freud was the first to state that anxiety is a type of personality trait that is an innate tendency of an infant to act in any stressful situation. This anxiety an infant gets from his/her biological parents and is not learned.   Anxiety according to Freud can be seen in 3 ways- Neurotic Anxiety- It is an apprehension about an unknown danger.

It is not a destination but a continuous journey of growth and development... Becoming a thoughtful therapist is a transformative journey rooted in empathy and a profound desire to help others. It begins with inspiration and academic foundation, but it truly flourishes when you cultivate empathy and embrace personal growth and self-awareness. The art of active listening and reflective practice refine your skills, while ongoing self-reflection and supervision keep you attuned to your biases and triggers. This journey never truly ends; it's a lifelong commitment to understanding the complexities of the human experience, providing a haven for healing, and enriching both your clients' lives and your own with newfound insights and resilience. For many, the journey toward becoming a therapist begins with a spark of inspiration ignited by personal experiences, a desire to help others or a fascination with the complexities of the human mind. And there comes the education to make us qua

  'Even within the profession of psychology, the clinician is considered a "late bloomer." ' (Kahn and Giffen)  ~ dedicated to all the aspiring clinical psychologists This perception stems from various factors that influence the trajectory of a clinician's professional development. While it is true that clinicians typically embark on their career path later compared to other professions, this delay is not a reflection of incompetence or lack of potential. Instead, it is a consequence of the unique demands and complexities involved in becoming a proficient clinician. One key reason why clinicians are considered late bloomers is the extensive educational journey they must undertake. Unlike some professions that require only a few years of formal education, the path to becoming a clinician necessitates significant investment of time and effort. A clinician typically begins their academic journey with an undergraduate degree in psychology, followed by a postgraduate p

New to the world of psychology? Wanna know about the subject and it's sub-areas? Then read this blog and get an idea about psychology and related areas. If you are studying Psychology in under-graduation or post-graduation then this blog can help you to expand your knowledge, even for your exams.. We assure you all the things we write are from good books and authentic sources with our own opinions and inputs.. Hope this helps.. 😃  The word 'Psychology' comes from the Greek words 'psyche' and 'logos'. Psyche means 'soul' and logos means 'the study of'. So the word Psychology means the study of soul . Scientifically, Psychology is defined as the study of human and animal behavior, it includes the application of this science to human problems. In 1890, William James, one of the pioneers in this field, defined psychology as "the science of mental life; both of its phenomena and their conditions". Psychology: Science or Arts? A science