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Cornonavirus Mind Your Emotions

Written By Dr Elaine Ryan.

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Dr Elaine Ryan PsychD is a highly experienced Chartered Psychologist with 20+ years of experience in treating OCD and Anxiety Disorders. Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Division of Neuropsychology | EuroPsy Registered| Member of The UK Society For Behavioural Medicine 

Mindfulness

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What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is conscious of what is taking place in your environment, your thoughts, feelings and sensations in your body, in the present moment, without judging yourself or the situation. Mindfulness is not part of any religion; it does not require unique clothes or equipment. You do not have to clear your mind, … Read more

Cognitively Reframing Coronavirus

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Cognitive reframing, also known as cognitive restructuring, is a psychological technique to help you look at a situation differently. In light of the current global pandemic, I thought it would be useful to help you to use cognitive reframing with coronavirus. Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power … Read more

Coronavirus and OCD

I have been updating some articles on MoodSmith, relating to OCD, specifically contamination, and decided it would be more helpful to write my thoughts on the implications of the coronavirus and OCD. I think the most significant difficulty with the coronavirus and OCD is that proper handwashing and being aware of cross-contamination is necessary to stay … Read more