Psychology and Emotional Well-being Blog |Calma Psicólogos
Welcome to the Psychology blog Calma Psicólogos, a space where you will find clear and close information about mental health, anxiety, stress, self-esteem and personal growth. Each article is designed to help you better understand your emotions and feel accompanied in your process of emotional wellbeing.
Short tips for self-diagnosis prior to requesting assistance, brief and understandable readings, which will help you feel better.
Self-harm
Self-harm is behaviour where a person intentionally causes themselves physical harm, usually as a way of coping with intense emotional distress. Although in many cases there is no intention to die, self-harm behaviour should be taken...
Emotional intelligence: what is it
It is healthy to ask what emotional intelligence is, as it is a term that, fortunately, is gradually becoming part of everyday life, ceasing to be a word used only in therapeutic settings. Emotional intelligence is one of the skills...
12 tips for couple arguments
Arguments are part of any romantic relationship. In fact, learning to manage arguments with a partner in a healthy way can make the difference between a relationship that strengthens over time and one that deteriorates progressively. Many...
Do I need to go to the psychologist?
Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives. Situations such as stress, anxiety, family conflicts, work problems, a relationship breakup, or the loss of a loved one can cause significant distress...
Tag team power struggle
Romantic relationships often begin with excitement, commitment, and the desire to build a shared future. However, over time, conflicts can arise, leading to emotional distance, frustration, and repetitive arguments. One of the most...
Major depression
What is major depression? Major depression is one of the most frequent psychological disorders and, at the same time, one of the most disabling. It is characterised by the presence of a persistently low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in...
Emotional management
Emotional management in Fuengirola and Mijas is a fundamental skill for maintaining psychological well-being, coping with life's difficulties, and building healthy relationships. We all experience pleasant and unpleasant emotions, but not...
What is depression
Depression in Fuengirola and Mijas is one of the most frequent mental health problems today. Although many people use the word "depression" to refer to moments of sadness or discouragement, the reality is that it is a psychological disorder...
Couple therapy, when it's useful and when it isn't
Couple's therapy in Fuengirola is one of the most frequent requests in clinical psychology, especially among people who feel their relationship is going through a difficult patch and are unsure whether therapy will actually be useful. In this post, we show you how to know...
Couple from social construction
Couple therapy from a social constructivist perspective proposes a different way of approaching the conflicts and difficulties that arise in a relationship. Instead of focusing solely on who is right or who should change, this approach focuses on the...
Therapeutic alliance
The therapeutic alliance is one of the most important factors in any psychological process. Although the techniques used by the professional and the person's motivation to change are essential elements, the quality of the relationship established between...
First visit to the psychologist: What to tell, what to expect
First visit to the psychologist... Taking the step to go to therapy for the first time often generates doubts, nerves, and uncertainty. Many people wonder what they should talk about, what the session will be like, or if the psychologist will ask them difficult questions right from the start. The...