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Culture Shock
Living as an Expat
Culture shock is a phenomenon that usually occurs during the first 6 months of moving to another country. It is particularly prominent when moving to a country where the native language is not one's own.
Common symptoms of culture shock are increased irritability, depressed mood, feelings of isolation, and increased feelings of anxiety and social phobia. Therapy focuses on eliminating symptoms by developing coping strategies so that Expats can better adjust to their new environment.
What is eTherapy?
And why have it?
eTherapy is commonly called Online Therapy or e Therapy and refers to psychological services offered by email, chat, webcam and by phone. Online Therapy and Phone Therapy allow for greater flexibility in scheduling your sessions.
These forms of therapy are particularly beneficial for individuals who: Do not have access to a therapist nearby, Are anxious or embarrassed about going to therapy, Do not have the time to get to and from a therapist's office or, Live in a foreign country and do not speak the language
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Dealing with Depression
& kicking the blues
Depression is a condition that effects all of us from time to time. However, sometimes it is exceptionally difficult to kick the blues and it becomes particularly problematic when one's low mood begins to effect our activities of daily living (e.g., sleeping, eating, relationships, work).
Individuals experiencing depression usually experience low self-esteem, diminished self-worth, increased irritability and hopelessness. Therapy is a means to examine the factors causing the depression and develop better coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult emotions.
Improving Self-Esteem
& Self-worth
Self-esteem is usually understood as the measure of personal competence one has in one's abilities. When we feel like we are always failing, or that we are a failure, we are likely experiencing low self-esteem.
Our self-worth is almost always effected when our self-esteem is low. Self-worth can be understood as our sense of deserving care, concern, respect, success and love. When our self-worth is low, we can exhibit poor judgment and self-destructive behaviors.
In a Successful Relationship
Communication is Key
There are many issues couples face in their relationships (e.g., lack of trust, fear of commitment, financial stress, intimacy issues, infidelity). Managing theses issues requires open and clear communication.
However, communication is difficult for some couples, even at the best of times. In fact, poor communication often leads to seemingly unsolvable problems. Therapy is a means to come together and explore how you can resolve the conflicts without inflicting more pain.
Managing Anxiety
& conquering fear
There are any number of situations that might make one feel anxious, such as speaking in public or standing at the edge of high cliff. And, at times our anxiety might protect us by compelling us to avoid getting too close to the edge.
However, our anxiety can sometimes be paralyzing and we find we are unable to get up, get going and/or even go out. Therapy is a means to help us face our fear, create new ways to cope, as well as understand why we are anxious in the first place.