by Bronwen Matthews | Apr 7, 2020 | Psychology
Staying home under coronavirus lockdown brings challenges for all of us all, here are a few tips that may help to maintain a healthy mind during this forced isolation. Wake up, shower and get dressed This seems like the simplest suggestion, but it’s often the first...
by Bronwen Matthews | May 31, 2019 | Psychology
BWRT® has been designed to remove unwanted emotional responses from memories that are deeply troubling and to create new, adaptive neural pathways that do not have the old undesirable emotional responses attached to it. The therapy extends the neural pathways so that...
by Bronwen Matthews | Mar 10, 2019 | Psychology
Edited article by Julie Watts. BWRT – Brain Working Recursive Therapy – is a ground-breaking, but entirely natural, new therapy that helps you rewire your thoughts. Living with fears or uncomfortable feelings – whether they’re about spiders or flying, public speaking...
by Bronwen Matthews | Feb 8, 2019 | Psychology
“ No one can go back and make a brand new start my friend, but anyone can start from here and make a new end. ” ~ Anonymous ~ Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) BWRT is one of the most exciting developments in psychotherapy – It is a fast-acting and...
by Bronwen Matthews | Nov 8, 2018 | Psychology
Has your last child grown up and ready to leave home or perhaps already moved out? If so you may be experiencing some mixed emotions. Find out why the empty nest syndrome happens and what you can do about it. Just what is the “Empty Nest” Syndrome? The “Empty Nest”...
by Bronwen Matthews | Oct 30, 2018 | Psychology
Adolescence can be a difficult period that is often characterised by some degree of emotional instability. Rapid developmental changes, struggling with conflicting identities and unrealistic social expectations, may lead to uncertainty over role behaviour and...
by Bronwen Matthews | Oct 25, 2018 | Psychology
What is the Adolescent in Crisis? First assess whether it is a serious crisis Most adolescents go through periods of experimentation and risk taking but when the dangerous behaviour becomes frequent or life threatening then it is a problem Possible causes of...
by Bronwen Matthews | Oct 16, 2018 | Psychology
Fighting panic is not a good idea, however if you detect the early symptoms there are a number of strategies that you can use before panic gets out of control 1. Retreat – exit the panic-provoking situation if possible until the anxiety subsides, for example if you...
by Bronwen Matthews | Sep 25, 2018 | Psychology
You have a sudden sense of impending doom together with uncontrollable anxiety. Your chest feels tight, your heart starts pounding, you are dizzy, have shortness of breath and nausea. You may interpret these symptoms as signs of a heart attack or fear you are...
by Bronwen Matthews | Sep 20, 2018 | Psychology
Eating disorders are fairly common during the adolescent stage of development. Concerns with body image and weight control may lead to the development of disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia. This is due to the determination not to become obese. Obesity:...
