Constructivist therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the individual’s subjective experience of the world. It is based on the idea that an individual’s personal experiences and beliefs shape their view of the world and that it is important to understand and accept these views in order to help the individual make sense…
In recent decades, the field of psychology has witnessed a seismic shift in the understanding and treatment of trauma. As the world grapples with increasingly complex and diverse challenges, it has become crucial for therapists and mental health professionals to evolve their knowledge and techniques to address the unique traumas of contemporary society. This is…
There are many factors you must consider to maintain long term addiction recovery. Associating with healthy friends, developing a purpose in life and exercising are all crucial elements of recovery. But have you considered how important sleep is? Getting a sufficient amount of sleep can be the difference between having a healthy recovery and falling…
Mindfulness is a practice that has gained significant attention in recent years, with many turning to it as a source of stress relief and improved mental health, and it is something we regularly and meaningfully teach at The Beekeeper. But what does science say about the benefits of mindfulness? This article explores the research behind…
We are living in undeniably testing times. As the pandemic evolves in nature on, many people are still impacted by COVID-19 every day, and trying to make sense of the what the longer term effect might be. This, though, is just the tip of the iceberg. While the physical impact of the pandemic is not lost on anyone, its mental ramifications are…
While unhealed trauma can be devastating to a person, this trauma can also affect how trauma survivors parent their children. When someone passes their trauma on to their children, we call it inter generational trauma. In this blog from The Beekeeper, we look at how the trauma someone goes through can change how they parent,…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Buddhist approaches to mental health, which include Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), include the use of mindfulness and mindful meditation, the importance of always being present, and a focus on “self” rather than our environment alone [1-3]. All three…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper Buddhism teaches its followers to learn to look within themselves for truth and meaning. It also teaches that to successfully address issues in our lives, we need to focus on ourselves rather than external factors. In many ways, this concept can apply to the way we talk and…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper The Benefits of Applied Positive Psychology The goal of positive psychology is to build upon our character strengths in order to have a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Researchers in this field seek to identify which elements actually contribute to making life not just happy, but also deeply…
By Robert Common, Managing Partner, The Beekeeper What is Positive Psychology? Most of what we hear about psychology focuses on what causes unhealthy behavior and suffering, and how to improve or reduce those behaviors. Another side of psychology that you may know less about is actually focused on the opposite; rather than theorising on how…
