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In this episode, Sarah looks at what panic attacks are and how to manage them. It may be triggering if you have an anxiety disorder or a history of panic attacks, and find discussions of the subject anxiety inducing. Sarah explains the difference between panic and anxiety at 4:47, at around 8 minutes Sarah explores the most common reasons for panic attacks, and at 14:30 she explains how CBT can help.Sarah also introduces you to her new favourite podcast, Call the Psychiatrists - a sister show to Ask the Therapist from the USA. You can listen to Call the Psychiatrists wherever you get your podcasts.Let's Keep in Touch  For a weekly delivery of mindset and to keep up to date with the latest episodes, Join Sarah's mailing list  Here Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the 'Guide To Building Emotional Resilience' to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love:Find out more and Purchase 'The CBT Journal'  HereFollow Sarah Rees:

In this episode, Sarah talks to Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, the founder of compassion focused therapy (CFT) and compassionate mind training (CMT).They talk about how Paul got into psychology, what attracts therapists to CFT and what he has learned from his long career in research and writing.Hear how to deal with feeling like you could have done more for your patients at around 17 minutes, why we need compassion at 20 minutes and Paul’s advice for new therapists at 33 minutes.Find out more about Paul Gilbert and the Compassionate Mind Foundation on their website - www.compassionatemind.co.ukBooks recommended - Mindful Compassion by Choden and Paul GilbertCompassion focused therapy, clinical practice and applications, by Paul Gilbert and Gregoris Simos Respark: Igniting Hope and Joy After Trauma and Depression by Graham MusicExistential psychotherapy by Irvin D. YalomCognitive Therapy of Depression by Aaron T. BeckArchetype, attachment, analysis by Jean KnoxLet's Keep in Touch  For a weekly delivery of mindset

In this episode, Sarah talks to  Kathy Brooke, a personal development coach, about how to build confidence in public speaking.They talk about how important being able to express yourself clearly is and  Kathy shares some tips and tricks to help you.At around 10 minutes they talk about fear and stage fright,  and at 15:27 Kathy starts her suggestions of how to work on your skills.Kathy recommends the following - Nlp Workbook: A Practical Guide To Achieving The Results You WantThe Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and HappinessFind out more about Kathy  - www.kathybrookecoaching.comwww.linkedin.com/in/kathybrookecoachingListen to Sarah's guest appearance on Kathy's podcastLet's Keep in Touch  For a weekly delivery of mindset and to keep up to date with the latest episodes, Join Sarah's mailing list  Here Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the 'Guide To Building Emotional Resilience' to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a

In this episode, Sarah talks to Alex and Lisa from Bee Sober, a non-profit multi-award winning community with a difference.They talk about their experiences of giving up alcohol, the benefits of being sober and how you can try it too.Hear Lisa and Alex's stories at around 14 minutes, how to deal with cravings through community and accountability at 21 minutes, and top tips for giving up alcohol at 31 minutes.Join the Sober ExperimentFollow Bee Sober on Instagram @beesober.cicLet's Keep in Touch  For a weekly delivery of mindset and to keep up to date with the latest episodes, Join Sarah's mailing list  Here Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the 'Guide To Building Emotional Resilience' to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love:Find out more and Purchase 'The CBT Journal'  HereFollow Sarah Rees:

In this episode, I talk about why self-compassion is key to good mental health and how to build it for yourself in 2022.I describe the inner critic and how to change it, at around 11 minutes,  and at around 20 minutes, I suggest ways to develop more self-compassion. Brene Brown's TED talk can be found here - The Power of VulnerabilityMy Mindfulness Tips can be found on my blogYou can sign up for Sarahs newsletter here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/lets-keep-in-touch/You can find a full transcript of this episode at https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/building-self-compassion-in-2022/transcriptFollow Sarah Rees:

An opportunity to enjoy a short mindfulness exercise with Natalie Englander, in your own time.This exercise was taken from Episode 39 of Ask the Therapist, which can be found here  https://ask-the-therapist.simplecast.com/episodes/perfectionism-with-natalie-englander Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

In this episode, I talk to Natalie Englander, a CBT therapist who works in private practice and the NHS, about perfectionism.Although perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait, it can be a feature of anxiety and low mood, and Natalie specialises in treating people who struggle with it.At around 10:42 Natalie defines perfectionism as a clinical term, she suggests when you should reach out for help at around 21 minutes, and she leads a mindfulness exercise from around 33:30 to 38:30.Contact Natalie at www.natalieenglander.com or on Instagram @the.perfectionism.therapistFinder her mindfulness course - www.natalieenglander.com/mindfulness-courseFind out more about the CBT Journal - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/You can sign up for Sarahs newsletter here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/lets-keep-in-touch/

In this episode, I talk to Natasha Williams, an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist, about pregnancy loss and post-birth trauma.At around 18:43 we talk about how Natalie copes with dealing with such intense emotions, at 22:30 about common experiences of reproductive loss, at 26:00 about how therapy can help, and at 30 minutes about EMDR.Natasha mentioned the following books - A Bump in the Road by Ellie Wright and her Instagram is called “feathering the empty nest', and We Are One In Eight: 18 real stories of infertility, IVF, loss and hope.Contact Natasha at www.natashawilliamstherapy.co.uk or follow her on Instagram at @natashawilliamspsychotherapyFind out more about the CBT Journal - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/You can sign up for my newsletter here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/lets-keep-in-touch/

In this episode, I talk to Helen Moya about her journey to becoming a CBT therapist, and how to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. At around 16:24 Helen lists the pathways towards being a CBT practitioner, at 21:30 the educational requirements for training, and at 31:16 advice on choosing a training program.Find more about Helen  - http://www.moyacbt.co.uk/Helen’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/moyacbtHelen mentioned her favourite book - Paulo Coelho, Veronica Decides to DieThe lead organisation for CBT professionals - https://babcp.com/Helen’s Facebook Group - CBT CareersFind out more about the CBT Journal - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/You can sign up for my newsletter here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/lets-keep-in-touch/

Following on from my episode last month about worry, this month we tackle uncertainty.In this episode, I talk about why some people struggle to manage uncertainty, how this can become a problem, and some ways you can overcome it.At around 10.30 minutes I talk about the unhelpful strategies you may have learnt to manage uncertainty, and then at around 15 minutes, I suggest some new practices to adopt.You can listen to my episode on worry here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/episode-35-are-you-a-worrier/Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.ukJoin my mailing list  -https://sarahdrees.co.uk/signup/For more on journaling - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/Follow Sarah Rees:

Worry is a normal part of everyday life,  but excessive worrying can affect your mental health.In this episode, I talk about how to spot problematic worrying, the different types of worry and I go through some of the CBT strategies to reduce worry, for a calmer less anxious mind.At around 8 minutes, I describe a clinical definition of worry and the symptoms that worriers can experience.Suggested treatments begin at 13 minutes.Book your place on the Worry Workshop here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/worry-workshop/Join my mailing list  -https://sarahdrees.co.uk/signup/For more on journaling - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/Blog post on Mindfulness https://sarahdrees.co.uk/what-is-mindfulness/This episode was written and presented by Sarah Rees. It was edited by Big Tent Media and Produced  by Emily Crosby Media. Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

In this episode, I talk candidly with Rebecca Armstrong, about her experience of Post-Natal Depression, and the treatments available to help.At around 26 minutes, we discuss what to do if you or someone you know could be suffering from PND. And at around 30 minutes, Rebecca talks about what therapy for PND looks like.You can find Rebecca at https://www.littlemoortherapypractice.co.uk/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LittlemoorTherapyPracticeFind out more about the CBT Journal - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/You can sign up for my newsletter here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/lets-keep-in-touch/

In this episode, I explain how and why thought records work. Starting at 8 minutes, I talk you through creating a thought record, giving a detailed example to help you make your own. Our thoughts impact how we feel and what we do and therefore impact our lives. Altering unhelpful thinking styles and thoughts will transform your world. For more information on how our thoughts shape our experiences, listen to Episode 29, Identifying and Reducing Limiting Beliefs https://sarahdrees.co.uk/episode-29-identifying-and-reducing-limiting-beliefs/Find out more about the CBT Journal - https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/You can sign up for my newsletter here https://sarahdrees.co.uk/lets-keep-in-touch/

We talk about -2:20 Martina's journey to being a therapist5:27 Coping with being a therapist7:41 Connecting on a human level11:25 Niching and being more you13:25 Resilience14:36 Navigating the storms of life15:11 Why resilience is so important16:40 The importance of routine19:00 Reflecting on successes22:25 Locating yourself and self-awareness25:35 Journaling for awareness26:28 Emotional intelligence27:09 Things that Martina finds helpful to build resilience28:47 Brain health and healthy change30:07 What would Martina say to her 15 year old self?32:45 Martina's new course - Rivers to ResilienceFollow Martina Witter:

Many of us have experienced periods of low mood, or depression, especially with the stresses of the past year. In this episode I talk about how I treat depression in my clinic, and suggest some treatments ideas including medication, CBT, setting SMART goals, psychoeducation, mood building, improving nutrition and journaling.We end with how to keep a thought record for yourself at around 27 minutes, and some journaling prompts to try at 29 minutes.Mood builder - downloadable tool  https://sarahdrees.co.uk/mood-builder/Do I have depression? blog -https://sarahdrees.co.uk/do-i-have-depression/Building emotional resilience https://sarahdrees.co.uk/how-to-build-emotional-resilience/ This episode was produced by Emily Crosby Media. Let's Keep in Touch  Find out more about Therapists Corner - https://www.therapistscorner.co.uk/Follow Sarah Rees:

In this episode:00.10 Sarah introduces her guest Michaela Thomas03.20 Michaela introduces herself and what she does05.45 What is Michaela’s Pause Purpose Play method about?14.00 Who would benefit from reading Michaela’s book The Lasting Connection?18.00 Why is compassion focused therapy so helpful in relationships?25.00 Overcoming challenges in a relationship28.50 Building a strong foundation in your relationship36.30 Does getting relationship counselling mean your relationship is ending?41.00 Practical tips for improving your relationship before getting counselling  Follow Michaela Thomas:

Not sure where to get started? Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk Get your copy of Sarah's downloadable CBT Journal HERE: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/ In this episode:00.40 Sarah introduced the topic of limiting beliefs01.00 Why our beliefs so important03.40 A metaphor for your belief system04.30 Common limiting beliefs you might recognise06.20 Assumptions that come with our limiting beliefs07.55 How cognitive behavioural therapists help people overcome limiting beliefs09.15 How limiting beliefs can impact our lives10.30 How to identify your limiting beliefs13.10 How to start working with your limiting beliefs14.45 Replacing limiting beliefs with empowering beliefs16.20 Where do limiting beliefs come from?18.00 How to build your new empowering beliefs Follow Sarah Rees:

Not sure where to get started? Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.ukGet your copy of Sarah's downloadable CBT Journal HERE: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/In this episode:0.55 Sarah introduces the topic of the episode2.10 Why don't your resolutions work?3.20 Why simple changes are best4.00 How to replace bad habits with better ones and why this is important7.20 How to break your goals down into short, medium and long term8.00 How to review your goals regularly and why this is important11.50 Pleasure versus pain12.30 How Sarah quit smoking14.55 How to use visualisation to help you keep you on track with your habits16.30 Limiting beliefs that are stopping you from reaching your goals and how to overcome them20.45 How to reverse engineer what makes you motivated22.00 Why you need to stop criticising yourself24.30 Focus on the daily habits not just the

Not sure where to get started? Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.ukGet your copy of Sarah's downloadable CBT Journal HERE: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/the-cbt-journal/ In this episode:00.10 Sarah introduces the final episode of Ask The Therapist for 202001.25 The first question you need to ask yourself02.00  Why you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of others03.00 How Sarah usually plans her year ahead04.20 Why you need to plan your breaks and rests in advance06.00 How to give yourself a sense of direction and optimism about the future10.40 Journal prompts for the  end of the year12.50 Anti-depressant activities you can add into your life15.40 Choosing your word of the year17.40 How to use the wheel of life exercise20.30 How to set SMART goals22.30 Planning your year using seasons Download your Wheel of Life resource here: https://www.drop

Click HERE to get your FREE copy of the Guide To Building Emotional Resilience to create a solid foundation of well-being today and start living a life that you love: https://sarahdrees.co.uk In this episode:1.30 Dr. Victoria introduces herself and explains the difference between psychiatrists and therapists3.50 What problems does Dr. Victoria help parents and children with?6.00 Why seeing a psychiatrist can be important for your child8.40 What does an initial psychiatric assessment involve for children?10.30 How is the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the mental health of children?13.40 How does Dr. Victoria maintain her own mental health?16.45 Practical mindfulness for children18.20 What would Dr. Victoria tell her 15-year-old self?20.20 The pressures that social media put on children and teens Join our FREE Facebook Group for CBT Psychotherapists by clicking HERE Join our FREE Facebook Group for daily support with your psychological well-being by clicking HERE Follow Sarah Rees: