The Role of Sleep Disorders in Mental Health and the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

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Dr. Dilarom Demiralay Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology – Publication Year: 2024 Volume and Issue: Volume 92, Issue 5 Abstract Sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, significantly impact mental health, exacerbating conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recent advancements emphasize the bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and psychiatric disorders, where impaired sleep…

Understanding Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences: Beyond IQ

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For decades, intelligence was primarily defined by a single metric—IQ. However, Howard Gardner’s groundbreaking Theory of Multiple Intelligences redefined our understanding of human potential. Introduced in his 1983 book Frames of Mind, Gardner’s theory proposes that intelligence isn’t a single, general ability, but a diverse set of aptitudes that vary from one individual to another. This…

Mastering Anxiety: 5 Effective Techniques for High-Stress Situations

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Introduction Anxiety is a natural response to high-stress situations, but when left unchecked, it can interfere with our ability to perform and thrive. Whether you’re preparing for a presentation, dealing with an overwhelming workload, or facing a significant life change, learning how to manage anxiety is essential for mental well-being. In this post, we’ll explore…

Assessment and Diagnosis in Clinical Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis in Clinical Psychology

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Abstract: Assessment and diagnosis form the backbone of clinical psychology, enabling practitioners to understand, classify, and treat mental health disorders. This article provides an in-depth review of key assessment methods, diagnostic processes, and the role of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Emphasis is placed on the reliability, validity, and ethical considerations…

Methods and techniques for correcting disorders in the development of self-image at an early age.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilarom Demiralay Disturbances in the development of self-image in early childhood can have various causes. First, these are violations of the interaction and communication of the child with a close adult. If the baby lacks an interested adult attitude addressed to him as a person, it will be necessary to organize special…

Autistic Thought

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Autistic thinking (from the ancient Greek cars – self) – a closed-deep personality type or cultural phenomenon; The term “schizoid” is also used in relation to personality. Not to be confused with the term “schizophrenic”. A schizoid is a personality type that can have schizophrenic genes in the blood of relatives, but does not itself…

Early childhood autism

Contactless child

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Early childhood autism. Communication Disorders For the development of speech, the correct emotional development of the child and the desire and need to communicate with others are important. Communication disorders in children are quite common. The reasons are multifaceted. Negative conditions of upbringing and environment, psychological trauma due to fear, sudden separation of the child…

Factors in the formation of human health and their significance

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilarom Demiralay Individual human health is usually defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not just the absence of disease or infirmity (“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” ). It was this definition…

The essence of the holotropic approach

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilarom Demiralay In the mid-70s, Stanislav Grof, a well-known specialist in transpersonal psychology, and his wife Kristina developed a method of deep empirical self-exploration and therapy, which was called holotropic breathing. This method, combining such simple elements as accelerated breathing, ethnic, ritual and trance music, as well as certain forms of body…

Psychological resistances and defenses

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What is psychological resistance? These are all the forces in the psyche of a person (client) that counteract an unpleasant situation or psychological help, because it is associated with the inevitability of painful sensations (psychological pain). Why do we need psychological protection? We have already mentioned above that protection, including psychological, protects any person from…