Metacognition: Dangerous or Hidden Key to Mental Resilience?
(1) A research study asked children to remember specific words on a test and depending on metacognition, the kids responded differently. Older kids studied for a bit, said they were ready, and...
Imagine if your thoughts were like background sounds that you hear but don't pay much attention to. It could be the sound of church bells or cars passing by outside your window. You notice the sound,...
Beyond Counting Sheep: How Metacognitive Therapy Holds the Key to Restful Nights
"Ugh, I can't fall asleep now. Why can't I stop overthinking? Why is sleep evading me? Why does it always have to mess up my next day? I have such a busy morning ahead, and I can't afford to have my...
How Metacognitive Therapy Transformed My Life: Changing the Way We Relate to Worry
By Elif Peksevim, Clinical Psychologist, MSc - Co-Founder of PERLA Psychology and Research It was a perfect Sunday morning to begin working on my presentation, which I needed to complete...
(1) "If you are struggling with your mental health and you've just heard of Metacognitive therapy (MCT), chances are that you are not yet convinced whether MCT is right for you. Here at...
Worry Postponement – Why it Hasn’t Worked for You and How to do it Instead
(2) I recently researched "worry-time" and realized that many experience difficulty with either applying it or even understanding its purpose. "Worry-time" refers to the postponement of worry to a...
