After all, who is the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist?
In August, on the 27th, we celebrate the day psychologists and psychologists. A ...
August 19, 2020
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The art of putting it off
Understanding the context surrounding procrastination is essential to understand what is happening and how we can act. In this post we will discuss some strategies that can be useful when we procrastinate a complex activity, which demands a lot, consists of several steps and whose final result is usually uncertain and distant. Text written by psychologist Gabriela Damasceno (CRP 07/19660) of the CEFI Contextus team. Check out the full version at: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/a-arte-de-deixar-para-depois/...
August 11, 2020Father's Day 2020
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August 09, 2020Sleep Hygiene
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and social isolation, it has been possible to observe several reports related to sleep disorders, mainly insomnia. It is known that a good quality of sleep acts favorably throughout the body , because it is an active, cyclical, complex state with profound repercussions on the functioning of the body and mind. Sleep hygiene is a psychoeducational intervention that consists of adopting a set of good behaviors, routines and environmental conditions, which enable better quality and duration of sleep. Sleep at regular times: set a fixed time for bed and for waking up, even on weekends. Sleep only as long as necessary to feel rested. If you feel good at 8 hours, avoid sleeping more than 8-9 hours, even if you don't have commitment in the day. Avoid doing very stimulating activities before bedtime (eg see action movies, online games). Avoid naps during the day. Reduce your fluid intake at night. Avoid eating caffeinated foods and drinks before bed, such as coffee, teas, chocolate or soft drinks. Avoid also the use of alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, at least 4 hours before bedtime. Use the bed only to sleep: avoid working, watching television or eating in bed. Go to bed only when you are sleepy; Start to slow down one hour before the stipulated time to sleep: don't tamper with electronics, turn off the TV, dim the lights ... Preferably already be in bed. The use of cell phones in bed is a bad pre-sleep habit. In addition to having lots of stimulating activities, it keeps a white light very close to your face and can make you feel agitated. Practice regular exercise, but avoid doing it around the time /> sleep. Promote a quiet environment with low light. Avoid overeating before going to bed. Taking a warm bath before bed relaxes and facilitates the start of sleep. Get out of bed if you are not sleeping: if you have been in bed without being able to sleep for more than 20 minutes, get up and go to another room. If necessary, do a quiet activity until you are drowsy again. Staying in bed rolling from side to side creates stress and worsens insomnia. Psychologist Gabriela Capitão de Melo CRP 07/24230...
August 01, 2020What to do to communicate better?
Do you feel the need to express yourself better when placing an order, expressing your opinion or saying no to someone? Motivated by the quest to communicate better, I will share some points that help us develop a more fluid communication with others. I hope this text encourages you to continue training in interpersonal skills. Check the full text of the psychologist Rafaela Klaus (CRP 07 / 13,491) at: http: //terapiascontextuais.com.br/o-que-fazer-para-se-comunicar-melhor/ ...
July 30, 2020Substance Use and Family Dynamics
The dynamics of a family reveals its strengths and weaknesses in the face of situations of crisis. The way a family deals with its difficulties and needs of ...
July 27, 2020The well-being paradox in old age
The paraxod of well-being in old age Aging is a natural process common to all human beings. The physical, psychological and social changes caused by advancing age are usually associated with a period of readaptation. The interpretation of this process occurs as a paradox as aging can bring losses, declines and limitations, but it also arises through satisfaction with life, positive affects, redirection towards a life with purpose and quality of life. Studies show that the success of longevity is not only in the genes, which concentrate only 25% of this responsibility, but in social interactions. Having people to count on, making daily exchanges with people known and unknown, sharing thoughts and feelings, are the strongest indicators regarding how long we will live. The emotional health of the elderly is closely related to their support network and relationships. Aging is not a choice, but the look we have on it, yes. To promote positive aging is not to deny the difficulties of this phase, but to consider the individual strengths of each individual, the skills, maturity and experience acquired throughout life and use them wise way. Accept what old age has in store for us and seek healthy strategies to experience this period with well-being. Everyone will grow old, but not everyone will grow old in the same way! Choose to grow old with emotional health, with relationships and with meaning! Text written by Psychologist Francine Guimarães Gonçalves, CRP 07/20757....
July 26, 20203 guidelines on the use of psychotropic drugs
Approximately 50% of people who use drugs decrease adherence to drugs after 6 months of treatment. Among the most common factors for the lack of adherence to pharmacological treatment are the lack of medication monitoring by a professional, the interruption of access to treatment and the use of various drugs (polypharmacy) at various times in the day. Check the full text of the psychiatrist Cláudia Muñoz (CRM 30457) on the CEFI Contextus Blog: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/3-orientacoes-sobre-o-uso-de-psicofarmacos/ ...
July 21, 2020Choices: Where am I going?
Choosing implies accepting the loss of those cool things they would have on the road that I decided not to follow. It implies knowing that every path will have flowers and stones. That no choice totally defines me. Check out the full text written by psychologist Martha Ludwig (CRP 07/13821) of the CEFI Contextus team at: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/escolhas-para-onde-estou-indo/...
July 16, 2020THE FAMILY IN THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE
Chemical dependency is a multifactorial disorder that affects the individual, family and society. But how is it for the family to face this disease (recognized as such since 1967 by the World Health Organization). At the first moment she denies the situation saying for example: my relative does not use drugs, the neighbor uses it. At most my family has a beer on the weekends. This is the phase of denial, even if all the signs say the family denies otherwise. Why is it difficult to admit this problem with so many prejudices. But there comes a certain moment that there is no more to deny. In this phase the family develops a feeling of guilt and says: where did I go wrong. The bargains start, for example: if you stop using you win the trip you want so much. When the family is not exhausted, it develops feelings of anger, fights become communication, generating verbal and even physical violence in some cases. This behavior paralyzes everyone and the result is despair. When the family begins to accept the situation, it sees that alone cannot, taking action looking for help. It is a long process with tangled feelings, doubts, uncertainties, fear, etc. Through help, the family begins to develop more functional behaviors, thus being able to positively affect the familiar user Drug addiction disease has been destroying many homes today, seeking help is key to getting out of the eye of the storm. The support network we have are: individual therapy, family therapy and mutual help groups. To finish: Accepting the problem is the first step, after seeking specialized help. Luiz Antonio Castilhos Consultant in D.Q. member of the CEFI Integration Center....
July 07, 2020