Sandra Wallace6 days ago1 minDuring Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT)We must learn to challenge our irrational thoughts by investigating what those thoughts are composed of, and how they relate to our...
Sandra WallaceMay 51 minANXIETY AND STRESS-ARE THEY DIFFERENT???Anxiety is when we worry, or have ongoing fear or unease. Anxiety is a normal part of our lives but it’s when we experience excessive...
Sandra WallaceApr 281 minDepression Has Many FactorsWe all have had times when we go through peaks and valleys in life. When it becomes challenging to cope, and affects us both physically...
Sandra WallaceApr 282 minDIFFERENT LEVELS OF ANXIETYAnxiety has many faces. When one is experiencing anxiety, it can range from mild to moderate to severe. When someone is experiencing mild...
Sandra WallaceApr 281 minAGORAPHOBIAPeople often view agoraphobia as being afraid to leave home when in actual fact it is not. Agoraphobia is the anxiety around possible...
Sandra WallaceJun 22, 20201 minCoronavirusWhile being in the midst of this catastrophic situation, just hearing the word pandemic, can have a tremendous impact on our mental...
Sandra WallaceApr 3, 20201 minWhat Is depression..?Sometimes we toss the word Depression around loosely; for example, if we’ve had a bad day we say we’re depressed or the sun isn’t out so...
Sandra WallaceMar 27, 20201 minDEPRESSION SURFACES LIFE WHILE LIVING WITH OCDWhat are the chances of developing depression well living with OCD? There is a high likelihood that depression will surface at some point...
Sandra WallaceJan 23, 20201 minCoping while living with OCDHave you ever wondered why some people cope better and seem more resilient in the face of adversity? There are often a variety of factors...
Sandra WallaceJan 15, 20201 minFACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCEIn order for a therapeutic relationship to occur between an individual and their coach, there have to be some key factors that aid in the...
Sandra WallaceDec 19, 20191 minBLOG IV- EXPOSURE RESPONSE PREVENTION- RESPONSE PREVENTIONThe second half of ERP response prevention is the part where one must make a conscious choice NOT to perform a Compulsion/Ritual. This...
Sandra WallaceDec 18, 20192 minBLOG III-EXPOSURE RESPONSE PREVENTION (ERP)- EXPOSUREExposure and Response Prevention has for years been scientifically proven and researched to reaffirm that the only way around fear is...
Sandra WallaceDec 16, 20191 minBLOG II- why CBT is considered superior to all other types of therapy”Last blog we Briefly mentioned What CBT is. Getting back to where I left off where if one can realize it is just thought it’s important...
Sandra WallaceNov 12, 20191 minBLOG I-What is CBT and how does it relate to OCD?COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY(CBT) is a type of treatment that allows an individual to better understand the feelings and thoughts that...
Sandra WallaceJan 23, 20192 minBreaking The Cycle of OCD - 1Where did we leave it last time? Ah! I got my diagnosis. Yes. Let's continue... I had no idea my diagnoses that gave a name to my inner...
Sandra WallaceNov 6, 20181 minCelebrating Wins!Living with OCD isn't a walk in an orchard. It takes a serious commitment to fight each challenge that desperately wants to knock you off...
Sandra WallaceOct 30, 20183 minFaces of OCDThank you for reading my first blog. If you haven't read it yet, please give it a quick read. I'll wait right here... I talked about...
Sandra WallaceOct 20, 20182 minA story to be told...Hi! My name is Sandra Wallace and I am starting my very first blog here, right here, today, with you. I just want to take a moment to...