Benefits of Psychotherapy For Mental Health
Are you or a loved one dealing with depression or anxiety, navigating grief or a life transition, or struggling with your identity or significant relationships? If so, you may benefit from psychotherapy at SOS Physiotherapy in Guelph.
Through SOS Physiotherapy’s psychotherapy services, you can receive support from a licensed professional who will offer guidance, practical skills, and emotional support to overcome difficulties, emotional pain, and behavioral issues.
Contact our clinic in Guelph today to learn more and schedule an appointment with one of our licensed therapists.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy?
The APA defines cognitive behavioral therapy as “a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders and severe mental illness.”
Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help individuals and their family members achieve a much higher quality of life. It is based on the principle that faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and learned patterns of negative behavior can play a role in psychological problems.
The aim of cognitive behavioral therapy is to teach those suffering from psychological behavior problems better ways of dealing with their issues so that they can lead normal, healthy lives, unhindered by their mental health issues.
How can cognitive-behavioral therapy help me?
While many people may not think of the two going hand-in-hand, it is actually becoming increasingly more common for physical therapy practices to also offer mental health counseling services.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy at SOS Physiotherapy can help patients struggling with the following disorders and situations:
- Depression and anxiety
- Dealing with divorce
- Grieving
- Marital issues such as divorce
- Issues with problem-solving in difficult situations
- Learning to recognize and correct one’s own destructive behavior or patterns of thinking
Cognitive-behavioral therapy also places importance on teaching a patient how to help themselves in situations where their therapist is not present to talk them through it.
The goal is to equip each individual with the necessary knowledge and skills to calmly and effectively handle uncomfortable, stressful events without repeating patterns of negative behavior.
During your appointment in Guelph, your counselor at SOS Physiotherapy will talk with you about the troubles you are experiencing. He or she will listen and provide you both with a safe space to communicate before supporting you through your issues and helping you to recognize unhealthy behaviors and patterns of thinking.
How To Deal With Anxiety and Depression
Depression hurts. It depletes your mood, makes it hard to interact with others, do your job, and in many cases, even get up out of bed.
Our Guelph Psychotherapist would like to offer you some helpful pointers for getting through the day if you’re living with anxiety and depression, or just looking for better ways to cope with daily stressors. Know that you’re not alone in this, and that we’re here to help you.
- Set small goals and celebrate every win. It is important to set goals that are realistic and manageable for where you are in your journey, and everyone is different. For some people, getting out of bed and getting 10 minutes of fresh air is a huge win worth celebrating. Remember it is not a linear path and set-backs are normal, so try to recognize every small success.
- Focus on meeting the basic needs. Depression can impact sleep, eating, hydration, and movement. Focus on lifestyle habits such as starting a sleep hygiene routine, trying to move your body daily, and fueling your body. Meeting our basic everyday needs helps put us in a better position to begin to address challenging thoughts or behaviors and move towards our goals.
- Build your support system. When we are anxious or depressed, it can feel like we are alone in our feelings and experiences. Surrounding ourselves with people who we trust and love can remind us that we do not have to go through it alone. Reaching out to a friend, loved one, or therapist when we are feeling depressed can feel like an impossible task but it can be the most important step towards taking care of ourselves.
Contact SOS Physiotherapy for an appointment or book online now
If you think that you or a loved one could benefit from working with our therapist, you can book directly online for a free consult by clicking the button below, or contact our clinic in Guelph today to set up an appointment with our skilled psychotherapist. At our clinics, our philosophy is to help our patients in any way we can – whether that be through our physical or mental health services.