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.
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...
Setting boundaries with family
Family relationships are a fundamental part of our lives. However, when clear boundaries are not established, situations of stress, frustration, guilt or emotional exhaustion can arise. Learning to set healthy boundaries with family members...
Why do I attract toxic people
Many people come to therapy with a question that generates frustration, confusion, and even guilt: Why do I always end up in relationships with toxic people? After several similar experiences, it's common to think there's something wrong with oneself or that...
The goal of couples therapy
Romantic relationships go through different stages over time. It's normal for disagreements, communication problems, or moments of emotional fatigue to appear. However, when conflicts become repetitive or cause suffering, it can...
Tough duel and EMDR
Complicated Grief: When the PAI System Doesn't Process Loss and How EMDR Can Help What is complicated grief and why doesn't it disappear over time? Grief is a natural and universal response to the loss of a loved one. It is the process by which the...
What is the PAI Model
The AIP (Adaptive Information Processing) Model forms the theoretical core upon which EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is based. Developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, this model...
History of EMDR
EMDR is one of the most fashionable psychological therapies, with evidence of efficacy for the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress. At CALMA Psicólogos, we use EMDR therapy in Fuengirola and Mijas as a specialised tool to help people...
What makes an LGBTQ+ relationship work
LGBT relationships share many aspects with any other romantic relationship: love, commitment, conflicts, intimacy, and cohabitation. However, they may also face specific challenges related to the social environment, prejudice, or...
Digital detox: 6 keys to disconnecting
We live surrounded by screens. Mobile phones, social media, email, and digital platforms are part of our daily routine to the point where many people find it genuinely difficult to disconnect. Digital detox isn't...
Relationship problems on holiday
Holidays are usually associated with rest, disconnection, and quality time as a couple. However, for many people, this period can also become a time of tension, arguments, and cohabitation conflicts. At CALMA Psicólogos, we work on...