Intrusive Thoughts: Psychologist Answers Your Questions
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I’m Emma McAdam, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and my mission is to make mental health resources easier to access. I take therapy skills and psychological research and condense them down into bite-sized nuggets of help. As a licensed therapist, one thing I’ve noticed is that most people have no idea of what they can do to improve depression, anxiety, or other mental illness. I’m here to spread the message that while mental illness is real, it’s common, it’s debilitating, it’s also treatable. There are dozens of research-backed approaches to treating depression, anxiety, ptsd, and other mental illness. Change, growth, and healing are possible. Please keep courage! Try one little thing every day to improve your life and health, and things can get so much better! I am not currently taking any new clients, but you can find a therapist with my sponsor: BetterHelp.com/therapyinanutshell
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Learn how to manage intrusive thoughts with therapist Emma McAdam. Understand their nature and discover effective coping strategies in this insightful video. Join Therapy in a Nutshell’s membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership You'll get instant access to all 10 life-changing courses, live weekly Q&As, and a supportive community for just $27/month. Learn how to manage anxiety, process trauma, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience so that you can live a deeply rich and meaningful life! Get the course: Taking Charge of Intrusive Thoughts: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/managing-intrusive-thoughts?utm_campaign=Sep%2030,%202021&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Dr. Kat Green, a psychologist who specializes in intrusive thoughts, OCD, anxiety, and unwanted thoughts, answers your questions about intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are often scary or uncomfortable and it can feel impossible to get rid of them. Check out Dr. Green's YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClje5WzwlVWmlzvOl0fmlMw 0:00 Intrusive thoughts introduction 1:12 - Most common questions 4:53 - Are intrusive thoughts related to trauma? 7:58 - How do you deal with intrusive thoughts? 12:21 - What do intrusive thoughts mean about me? 17:24 - Are intrusive thoughts symptoms of being stuck in the past? 19:36 - What are different ways people experience intrusive thoughts? 23:43 - Is there a genetic component to intrusive thoughts? 32:38 - How do you find the right mental health provider? 38:37 - How can I stop intrusive thoughts during important activities? 41:58 - Is it normal to have intrusive thoughts about social anxiety, a breakup, or trying to solve a problem? Looking for affordable online therapy? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/?utm_campaign=09302021&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC ---- Music licensed from www.Bensound.com or Artlist.io Images from Freepik.com (premium license), Pixabay, or Wikimedia commons
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