Substance Use and Family Dynamics
The dynamics of a family reveals its strengths and weaknesses in the face of situations of crisis. The way a family deals with its difficulties and needs of ...
July 27, 2020
Current Themes
The well-being paradox in old age
The paraxod of well-being in old age Aging is a natural process common to all human beings. The physical, psychological and social changes caused by advancing age are usually associated with a period of readaptation. The interpretation of this process occurs as a paradox as aging can bring losses, declines and limitations, but it also arises through satisfaction with life, positive affects, redirection towards a life with purpose and quality of life. Studies show that the success of longevity is not only in the genes, which concentrate only 25% of this responsibility, but in social interactions. Having people to count on, making daily exchanges with people known and unknown, sharing thoughts and feelings, are the strongest indicators regarding how long we will live. The emotional health of the elderly is closely related to their support network and relationships. Aging is not a choice, but the look we have on it, yes. To promote positive aging is not to deny the difficulties of this phase, but to consider the individual strengths of each individual, the skills, maturity and experience acquired throughout life and use them wise way. Accept what old age has in store for us and seek healthy strategies to experience this period with well-being. Everyone will grow old, but not everyone will grow old in the same way! Choose to grow old with emotional health, with relationships and with meaning! Text written by Psychologist Francine Guimarães Gonçalves, CRP 07/20757....
July 26, 20203 guidelines on the use of psychotropic drugs
Approximately 50% of people who use drugs decrease adherence to drugs after 6 months of treatment. Among the most common factors for the lack of adherence to pharmacological treatment are the lack of medication monitoring by a professional, the interruption of access to treatment and the use of various drugs (polypharmacy) at various times in the day. Check the full text of the psychiatrist Cláudia Muñoz (CRM 30457) on the CEFI Contextus Blog: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/3-orientacoes-sobre-o-uso-de-psicofarmacos/ ...
July 21, 2020Choices: Where am I going?
Choosing implies accepting the loss of those cool things they would have on the road that I decided not to follow. It implies knowing that every path will have flowers and stones. That no choice totally defines me. Check out the full text written by psychologist Martha Ludwig (CRP 07/13821) of the CEFI Contextus team at: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/escolhas-para-onde-estou-indo/...
July 16, 2020THE FAMILY IN THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE
Chemical dependency is a multifactorial disorder that affects the individual, family and society. But how is it for the family to face this disease (recognized as such since 1967 by the World Health Organization). At the first moment she denies the situation saying for example: my relative does not use drugs, the neighbor uses it. At most my family has a beer on the weekends. This is the phase of denial, even if all the signs say the family denies otherwise. Why is it difficult to admit this problem with so many prejudices. But there comes a certain moment that there is no more to deny. In this phase the family develops a feeling of guilt and says: where did I go wrong. The bargains start, for example: if you stop using you win the trip you want so much. When the family is not exhausted, it develops feelings of anger, fights become communication, generating verbal and even physical violence in some cases. This behavior paralyzes everyone and the result is despair. When the family begins to accept the situation, it sees that alone cannot, taking action looking for help. It is a long process with tangled feelings, doubts, uncertainties, fear, etc. Through help, the family begins to develop more functional behaviors, thus being able to positively affect the familiar user Drug addiction disease has been destroying many homes today, seeking help is key to getting out of the eye of the storm. The support network we have are: individual therapy, family therapy and mutual help groups. To finish: Accepting the problem is the first step, after seeking specialized help. Luiz Antonio Castilhos Consultant in D.Q. member of the CEFI Integration Center....
July 07, 2020Priorities ... Where to start?
In today's text I share with you some skills that I have used to help me with the activities that I need to do. I hope you find it useful ...
July 07, 2020A secure basis for values
When starting with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, we are excited about the possibilities that this point of view opens to a more satisfying life, experienced with vitality and with a sense of purpose. In that enthusiasm, it is easy to run to work with values. But speeding up the step in building psychological flexibility can lead to more rigidity and create more obstacles to a life that can be lived with purpose and vitality. The processes of openness and centering are fundamental to provide a secure basis for advancing towards values. Check out the full text written by the psychologist Lucas Schuster (CRP 07/19530) of the CEFI Contextus team at the link: http://terapiascontextuais.com.br/uma-base-segura-para-os-valores/...
June 30, 202028.06 International LGBTQ + Pride Day
Exactly 51 years ago, on June 28, 1969, there was an event in New York City that would permanently change the history of sexual diversity and gender identity : the Stonewall rebellion. This event marked one of the most important days for the LGBT movement....
June 28, 202026.26 International Drugs Day
On June 26, the International Day to Combat Drugs is celebrated, a date that dates back to 1987, by the choice of the UN, acting in preventive measures and campaigns to minimize the use of substances and conducts related to drug trafficking....
June 26, 2020Relationships in pandemic times and violence against women
Relationships in times of pandemic and violence against women...
June 25, 2020