CTB Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Hello, folks tonight I wanted to write this post following on from my recent youtube video on the Mental Health Tag.

link to my channel is https://www.youtube.com/c/JulieBarbour

CBT Therapy/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a talking therapy to help manage problems by changing the way you think and the thought processes/ways you behave.

This therapy is most commonly used to treat anxiety/depression, this therapy is also used thought for other mental/ physical problems.

Cognitive therapy is a short-term goal psychotherapy treatment that is hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. 

The end goal and result is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties and so change the way they feel. 

The sessions normally last between 30-60 minutes. 

You will have a quick chat and introduce yourself and your situation with your therapist so that your therapist can get an idea of what is going on and is causing your current situation.

You with do worksheets and answer questions that will give a clearer picture of what is making your thoughts the way they are.

Once you start recognizing the overwhelming thoughts that you have and breaking them down into smaller parts you can then work on improving the negative patterns that you tend to feel.

CBT Therapy concentrates on the here and now issues your having and not in the past and looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis.

Not only does it help anxiety and depression their more disorders that you can have CTB Therapy for.

• OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Phobias
• Eating Disorders
• Sleep Problems (insomnia)

You would normally see your therapist once a week or once every two weeks.

In these sessions, you will work on breaking down your problems and separating them into parts.

• Thoughts
• Physical Feelings
• Actions.

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The therapist will analyze these areas and be able to work out if these are unhelpful/unrealistic and determine the effect they have on each other and on you. 

With doing this your therapist will be able to work out and find ways to help you to cope and deal with changing unhelpful thoughts and behavior.

After discussing these ways that you can work on changing the thought processes you are using your therapist will either ask you to try putting them into practice in your daily life/ worksheets.

In your next session, you will discuss how you got on and look through the worksheets that were given to you. 

The aim of CTB Therapy is to teach you to apply the skills you've learned during treatment to your daily life.

ADVANTAGES:

• it may be helpful in cases where medication alone hasn't worked.
• it can be completed in a relatively short period of time.
• the highly structured nature of CTB means it can be provided in different formats, i.e groups, self-help books, computer programs.
• it teaches you useful and practical strategies that can be used in everyday life even after the treatnment has finished.

DISADVANTAGES:

• you need to commit yourself to the process to get the most out of it.
• attending regular CBT sessions and carrying out any extra work between sessions can take up a lot of your time.
• it might not be suitable for people with more complex mental health needs/learning difficulties.
• it involves confronting your emotions/anxieties, you may experience initial periods where your anxious or emotionally uncomfortable.

So if you are feeling like this is something that you are needing to help you out with negative thoughts and they are consuming you and taking over your life I would highly consider seeking help.

I had CBT Therapy for a few years to help with my anxiety disorder and I did this for over six weeks, with loads of discussing my problems, I was given worksheets and booklets to read over and think about which at the time is far from what you want to be doing, but I pushed myself and I did them and I still have them to this day and I am glad that they helped me out.

It's good to have a reference point to look at and also to see that what is going on in your head/mind/body is not always the truth and you don't have to be afraid of these thoughts.

Putting them into perspective and working out why you feel a certain way is better when you have been taken through the process with the help of a therapist that know how to help you, so don't feel ashamed go and seek the help x

I will leave some links to pages you can check out.

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk

also some anxiety sites.

https://www.betterhelp.com

https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

https://www.nopanic.org.uk

Some depression sites.

https://www.health.com

https://www.depresssionuk.org

I hope you find this post helpful and if you have any questions then please to leave them in the comments section.

Have a great evening folks xx

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It Finally Arrived!!!!

Face Masks

Evening folks its been a few weeks or so and I feel inspired so here is a post on what masks I use on my face.

VITAMIN E

This is 100ml for 11.00 so for a kick of a fantastic value for money as a little definitely goes a long way. It's for all skin types which is great, moisturizes, replenishes, protects.

It comes in a light gel pink formula giving you an optimum infusion of moisture, achieving high hydration. Obviously, from the name of the cream, it contains vitamin e with moisturizing germ wheat oil.

It's fantastic easy to use and apply no hassle involved that's my type of product, pop it on couple times a week leave on overnight and wake in morning and boom instantly feel boosted and nice and plump skin. 

ELEMIS PAPAYA ENZYME PEEL.

Now I wasn't always good with a skin care routine far less using masks and doing treatments. But I am glad that I have started and hopefully better late than never. 

One of the most important steps in your skin care routine should be to exfoliate away the dead skin, not only is this rewarding removing the dirt and impurities on the skin but its also going to bring the skin back from being dull in the case of some people's skin types.

A little about this product you get 50ml at £32.00 obviously there are loads of products on the market out there this is the one I currently use. 

benefits are- purifies, revitalizes, smoothes.

This product is great for sensitive and dry skin particularly as it is non-abrasive.

It contains natural fruit enzymes of exfoliating pineapple and papaya it smells like tropical holidays so yummy.

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These natural enzymes smooth and clarify the complexion.

So it's not your typical exfoliator with beads, you apply the cream formula to the face after cleansing and leave on for 10- 15 mins. It contains nourishing milk protein, antioxidant, rich vitamin e, marine algae which moisturize, repair and protect. 

After using this peel my skin is so smooth and feels soft and revitalized. I would use this once a week of a fortnight and use a harsher exfoliating products couple times a week. 

ORGANIC DEAD SEA MINERAL BIO- PLASMA MUDMASK.

This product I picked for my May Latest In Beauty Box, if you want to see what else I chose and other boxes go to youtube and watch and subscribe to my channel, Julie Barbour.

So we have 100ML retailing at £8.29 and you can purchase this from the likes of Holland and Barretts.

This mask is oil regulating, detoxifying, anti- aging bioplasma facial treatment.

On the surface, it's a pore cleansing mask, deep down it is a bioactive deeply replenishing facelift.

There are literally tons of good ingredients within this product so I will list just a few.

DEAD SEA MINERAL SALT.

ALOE VERA LEAF JUICE.

PLANKTON EXTRACT.

MANDARIN PEEL OIL.

PINE NEEDLE OIL.

WILD MINT OIL.

VITAMIN C.

ORANGE LEAF OIL.

The use of this mask is to purify the skin leaving it healthy, and with all these ingredients it penetrates deep into the epidermis removing excess oils and impurioties and there for stimulating new cell regenration.

ESPA OVERNIGHT HYDRATION THERAPY.

This is another product I picked in my Latest In Beauty Box and I am over the moon that I chose it.

Now obviously this is a sample size but the retailed price full-sized size tub of 55ml costs £35.00.

What does this little beauty do for your skin, well hold one minute I'm about to let you know!.

intensive treatment mask for deeply hydrated, luminous skin.

Chicory root extract helps to reinforce the skin's natural barrier function, konjac root and hyaluronic acid hydrate and smooth.

contains a pure blend of cedarwood, ylang-ylang, Lavan din essential oils to calm a busy mind. while the lavender gently releases soothing and restful properties. 

With this product, you can either apply to face and neck and massage in wait till formula turns white then rinse off.

Alternatively, apply to dry face and neck and wait for it to dry in and leave it on overnight for a more intense treatment also the essential oils within will help you to relax and sleep well.

I personally use the second method and apply and leave it on then wake in the morning and totally notice the difference, I would for sure purchase this in full size.

SUPER DRUG FACE MASKS.

Cheap and does the job well I am partial to these beauties. 

My particular favorite one is the apricot heating exfoliating one, they are around 90 odd pence which are fantastic who wouldn't be happy with that eh.

you simply apply these masks and leave them on for the allocated time if your skin doesn't react then fantastic the reason I am saying that is if it's your first time trying the masks you might want to try a wee bit first on a small area so that if there is a reaction you haven't cover your whole face.

I have been perfectly fine and I would say I can be sensitive to new or stronger products.

The peeling off masks seriously if you haven't tried them then you so should they are the most amazing feeling when removed. It's totally refreshing once removed you literally feel like you have a new layer.

Well, folks, I hope that you have enjoyed reading my post and if you have please leave comments on other treatments and masks as I am always looking to try new things, this is the reason why I love beauty boxes to find new and exciting products.

Have a fantastic Thursday evening no matter what your planning to do. 

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