Centro de Psicologia Aplicada de Lagos

... a Psicoterapia é tão eficaz como os fármacos no tratamento de perturbações ansiosas e depressões ? Apresenta ainda uma vantagem acrescida na diminuição de recaídas, sendo uma intervenção inócua e que não causa dependência. Assista ao vídeo do nosso técnico, Psicólogo Dr. Adérito Cavaco.                       Fonte: Vasco, A., Santos, O., & Silva, F. (1). Psicoterapia sim! Eficácia, efectividade e psicoterapeutas (em Portugal). PSICOLOGIA, 17(2), 485-495. __________________________________ R José Afonso 25, 8600-601 Lagos 968 576 155

What To Do About Eating Disorders Many factors can contribute to eating disorders, including genetics, biochemics, cultural norms and psychological miscues. But no matter where they come from, the effects of an eating disorder can be drastic. While most think that eating disorders are simply about food, the truth is that those who suffer from a disorder are actually using food as a medium to cope with some underlying, more deeply rooted struggle. These can include anxiety, life stressors, personal insecurities, and many more. Unfortunately, as a disorder worsens, it actually serves to magnify these negative emotions, which only worsens the relationship with food. In this article, we’ll debunk the different kinds of eating disorders that exist, outline where they stem from, and give you concrete tips for how to handle them when they arise. COMMON TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS Anorexia Nervosa: Perhaps the most notorious eating disorder, people with anorexia are...

Mediação Familiar O processo de Mediação Familiar é um método eficiente, confidencial e promotor de grande reflexão, sendo por isso especialmente capaz de dar resposta às mais diversas questões surgidas entre o casal que se separou. Sendo o Mediador também um psicoterapeuta e uma pessoa verdadeiramente neutra relativamente aos ex-cônjuges, que não imite qualquer tipo de julgamento e que irá dar total atenção aos conflitos pessoais de cada um e aos conflitos entre o ex-casal, auxiliando relativamente a medos, anseios e preocupações, ajudando a interpretar e separar os conteúdos emocionais dos conteúdos económicos, com sensibilidade,  empatia e objetividade,  levando-os a sentirem uma comunicação mais positiva, pautada por uma tolerância resultante do processo de mediação, isto é, passarão a ser capazes de se escutar verdadeiramente através da figura do mediador, conseguindo cooperar em vez de competirem. No decorrer da mediação, procura-se a dissolução contr...

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is a non-invasive method for studying and treating brain conditions using electromagnetic pulses through the head. Originally invented in 1985 as a way to assess the effect of electric stimulation on cortex functioning, TMS has evolved through massive innovation to become an effective therapy for a variety of conditions. Neuropsychologists, like ours at Absolute Bliss , provide a service called Repetitive TMS (rTMS for short). Through rTMS, a patient will receive multiple sessions of electromagnetic stimulation, focused on different parts of the brain cortex. By altering some different parameters—like stimulation placement and intensity—the patient can received localized treatment in the cortex where needed. The entire process is completely painless and safe , and has been praised by the medical community for it’s effectiveness. HOW DOES TMS WORK, EXACTLY? In ‘science talk’ TM...

How to Manage Burnout and Stress In today’s always-on society, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The fast-paced business world demands we work harder and longer than ever before. With smartphones, we’re always connected to our jobs and life, which makes it nearly impossible to escape the chaos of the everyday (unless you book a one way ticket to Bali, but that might seem a bit radical). This constant pressure to perform can create a great deal of stress in our lives. Unfortunately, when that stress builds for too long, it can cause a symptom called burnout.   WHAT IS BURNOUT? If you’ve had burnout before, you know what it feels like: total exhaustion across the board, including your mental, physical or emotional state. Your energy feels depleted, and there doesn’t seem to be a way to overcome all the mounting stress. You lose motivation. You lose ambition. You become a shell of yourself, and that directly impacts other aspects of your life, like your jo...

10Best Foods for your Brain FATTY FISH Fatty fishes—like salmon, trout or sardines—are rich with omega-3 fatty acids. Two of these acids, EPA and DHA, are extremely beneficial for different brain processes. They can improve cerebral blood flow, balance neurotransmitters, and even help produce new neurons. According to some studies , higher levels of Omega-3 in the blood can be directly linked to improved brain functioning. Also, increased consumption of omega-3 has been shown to increase gray matter in the brain , which contains all those nerve cells that control decision making, memory and emotion. So if you’re hunting a healthier brain, maybe it’s time you start “fishing” for it as well. BROCCOLI Trees are fundamental for human survival, so it makes sense that these tree-shaped vegetables are conducive to better brain health. Kidding aside, broccoli is jam-packed with vitamin k , which helps regulate calcium in the brain and promotes production of brain sulfati...

O passado dia 2 de abril assinalou o Dia Mundial da Consciencialização do Autismo, com o objetivo de consciencializar e informar a sociedade, ajudando a derrubar preconceitos.  O Autismo é uma perturbação do neurodesenvolvimento que se deve a uma combinação de fatores genéticos e ambientais, caraterizada por dificuldades ao nível da comunicação e interação social, assim como comportamental, interesses ou atividades fora do comum.   Estes indivíduos veem, ouvem e sentem o mundo de uma forma diferente, o que leva a que sejam incompreendidos - por medo ou por desconhecimento da realidade que eles estão a viver - o que muitas vezes lhes pode causar ansiedade. O diagnóstico é geralmente feito por uma equipa multidisciplinar, incluindo um Psicólogo e/ou Psiquiatra, Pediatra e Terapeuta da Fala, sendo que quanto mais precocemente uma criança for diagnosticada mais rapidamente se poderão iniciar as terapias.  ________________________________ ...