Ardent Counseling Blog
Does reverse psychology work?
Sometimes people think they are being clever when they use reverse psychology. Basically it is when you encourage the opposite of the behavior you really want. For example, telling your...
Read MoreHigh functioning anxiety – or am I fooling myself?
High functioning anxiety can mask generalized anxiety disorder. It's time to be honest with yourself.
Read MoreAm I really having a panic attack?
The general definition of a panic attack is a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety. But from a clinical perspective (as defined in DSM-5), "panic attacks" are different from...
Read MoreWe often cling to our limiting beliefs even if they are wrong
Once you come to hold a belief or opinion, it can be hard to shake it even if it's been proved to be false. In a study1 called "Self-enhancement and...
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