self-knowledge

Gratitude and Its Therapeutic Benefits in Counseling and Psychotherapy

2025-10-19 | Gabriella Kis
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How Practicing Gratitude Improves Mental Health, Wellbeing and Relationships

Gratitude — the conscious appreciation of life and the kindness of others — is not just a positive feeling, it is a powerful tool in psychotherapy and counseling. Practicing gratitude can help you improve your mental health, emotional wellbeing and self-awareness, supporting personal growth and stronger relationships.

Psychologists and researchers have shown that feeling grateful regularly:

Emotions and Thinking: Understanding the Emotional Brain

2015-11-17 | Gabriella Kis
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How Awareness of Emotions Improves Mental Health and Self-Knowledge?

In life, we all experience moments when emotions feel overwhelming — whether in stressful work situations, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges or personal struggles. Understanding the connection between our emotions, thinking, and body responses is essential for mental wellbeing, self-knowledge and emotional regulation.

Communication Skills & Self-Knowledge Development in Therapy

Understanding Yourself – The Foundation of Growth

Developing self-awareness and communication skills is essential for personal growth and healthy relationships. Self-knowledge is not something we achieve once and for all — it’s a lifelong process of reflection, learning, and change. Through therapy or counselling, you can better understand your emotions, reactions and communication patterns and begin to build a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Why Self-Knowledge Matters

Self-knowledge helps us understand: