10 Sep 7 elements for optimal outcomes in psychotherapy (and not only) – DOWNLOAD THE RESEARCH
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17 Jun Changing memories: 3 effective techniques
Everyone wants to change or to learn something new, to stop being afraid of or being ashamed for something, to be more constructive, to develop a healthier lifestyle, or simply to learn a new language or useful skill. What all these changes have in common...
27 Mar Shut in at home? What and how to eat
Shut in the house for days on end, with nothing to do -or with the opposite- lots to do but lacking the organisation and tools we usually have available. Add to this: a lack of routine, a series of impediments, missing social interactions and their opposite,...
25 Feb How the skin can alter Emotions, Behaviours and Thoughts: the Reboot Techniques
In light of what analysed in previous articles and videos, during the initial phases at the start of any type of behaviour, emotional reaction or a decision, there is a sensory perception -whether internal or external- that plays a key role. The strength and clarity with which...
21 Feb Two techniques to regulate thought flows
There are deep connections between the way people speak, think and feel. These go beyond the feeling connected to a specific thought. Rather, we are referring to the coherence that a single thought may have with a wider thought environment, with the contingent situation and...
12 Feb How to regulate emotions and relationships bottom-up (time, context, physicality, schemas, etc.)
Interpersonal regulation and its connection to emotions, safety, self-regulation and immune system processes features a series of evolutionary systems that have been refined over time to help contextually manage the present in real-time. One typical example from daily life is provided each time that we...
07 Feb UPDATE|Discover the pixels: short practical-tip videos to change
Article updated, watch all the videos below. Our 'pixels' are a series of short videos (2 to 4 minutes) on a specific subject containing something to think about and/or a practical tip to try out immediately to favour change, health and well-being. [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness=''...
07 Nov Fabio Sinibaldi guest on The SCIENCE of PSYCHOTHERAPY’s podcast
I had the absolute pleasure and honour of being a guest on The Science of Psychotherapy's podcast! "In this episode (September 2019) Richard [Hill] and Matt [Dahlitz] catch up with Fabio to talk a little about what he has been researching and his integrative perspective and his...
04 Oct Anxiety and Psychosomatics: how to work with your clients – Applied Integrative Sciences #1
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25 Sep Reduce Anxiety and Psychosomatic Responses (vagal tone, HRV, Cortisol, and more) with the Crossed Cycles Breathing technique- Study results
5 minutes twice a day for 3 weeks: this was the commitment requested of participants in the study. We were thus able to analyse the changes and benefits produced by a minimal application of one of the Integrative Sciences’ basic techniques, the Cross Cycles Breathing...
02 Sep How the POSITION of our HEAD and ANXIETY Responses mutually influence one another
Abstract Our loyal readers know we always check our theories, in order to verify their fundamentals and the effectiveness of some possible applications. This article is about the results of a study that aims at verifying how mind and body mutually influence one another and general daily situations....
26 Jul Out of place postures: understanding others through postural and emotional flows
Over the holidays there’s more leisure and opportunity to observe other people. In addition to this, we are able to see them outside their usual environment in places like the beach, the mountains, or around cities, far away from the usual settings they live and...
03 Jul Subliminal stimuli to kick-start change
Do you remember subliminal stimuli? They were a big topic of conversation a few years ago! They were described as powerful persuasion and mental manipulation tools… but that wasn’t quite accurate. Today, on the other hand, we prefer to talk about MASKED STIMULI. They are systems that...
19 Dec 8 suggestions and techniques to drive change and encourage self-care and healthy living (plus bonus content)
Within this article we’ve gathered a series of videos that appear disconnected, but that are actually linked by a single common objective: [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] that of providing practical tools, suggestions for real-life application and new ideas to drive CHANGE processes, both in...
15 Aug 3 practical tools to objectively evaluate people and events
We all think we’re right; it’s everyone else that’s wrong. However, let’s try asking ourselves these questions… [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] Is our evaluation of a specific event objective? Is that person trustworthy? How did we become persuaded of this? Who is right...
17 Jul The hand clap test: 3 interpretations and practical demonstrations
Article by Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli TRY PUTTING YOUR HANDS TOGETHER As though you were clapping. LIKE THIS: The only difference is that when your hands touch, I’ll ask you to hold that position. This is an interesting test, that we’ve developed and refined over the years. Personally, I use...
12 Jul Behaviour, affection and emotion under control: a practical, scientifically-based guide in modules
Article by Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Where does a specific behaviour start? How does it come into being? This looks like a simple question, but it really is not! Whether it’s the response to a potentially dangerous stimulus, what we say to someone to motivate them or...
05 Jul [6 videos] Rethinking Behavior, Emotions, Stress and Motivation from an Integrative Standpoint
In these 6 videos you will find a description of the 8 stages that compose the Integrative Functional Patterns System. [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] You will also find introductory references to pre-conditions, external and internal elements, to further analysis and to strategies for intervention. [vc_separator type='transparent' position='center' color='' thickness='' up='' down=''] This article...
08 Nov How to overcome Stress and Anxiety through the Power of Body Maps, Posture and Movement
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01 Aug Favouring EVOLUTION, LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT: what neuroscience tells us and how to put it into practice
Evolution, learning and development represent an essential part of our lives, as both individuals and members of society. These phenomena don’t only regard children, but continue—with different characteristics and to satisfy different needs—throughout our life. Curiosity, knowledge and the development of new skills are rooted in...
17 Mar [FREE Mini-GUIDE] 7 communication schemas for change and motivation
Motivating people to change is difficult. Sometimes we use thousands of words and try to do everything possible, but things just don’t work. However, there are some communication methods designed to help us with these situations. Being expert at emotions and motivation doesn’t necessarily confer the...
09 Feb 4 Useful Questions To Ask So You Know Who You’re Talking To – Reaction Questions
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli “Who asks leads” is a slogan that has always had a deep impact on me since my early education. At first I thought it was some sort of provocation, then I figured it was about manipulation, and then I finally understood...
20 Sep When our body thinks better than our mind – research results and practical advice
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Sometimes, too much concentration worsens our performance. This is well known by those who start to overthink before an exam, a public speech, a concert or a sports game. This isn’t just a short circuit of the mind, but a much...
21 Mar [guide] 3 techniques to say what we think and not be harassed
By Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli To speak our mind is not always easy. That may be due to many causes, like fear of exposing ourselves, politeness, a willingness to avoid conflicts or gain some advantages – or at least that’s what we hope. Such difficulties may entirely...
15 Mar The Roarless Lion – Why People Cannot Say What They Want
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Language, Thinking and Power Are Mutually Influencing in Relationships “How many times do I have to tell you?!” I think this is one of the most frustrating things one could say - not that having it said is much better. This happens...
03 Sep How Our Posture Can Change Our Mind and Our Body – Results of a Field Study
Here is a second abstract (check here for the first) of our studies in the Real Way of Life research headquarters. This time we wanted to challenge and test the real scientific basis of the “act as if” approach. Many psychological disciplines, as well as counselling...
18 Jun Three new ways to manage anxiety, stress and worry
Just type anxiety, stress, worry, or other similar words in Google and you will find many solutions. Most of them can be easily grouped in: Breathing techniques Evaluation and perception reframing Psychological related Based on personal resources etc. Not to mention all the proposals that suggest...
29 Jul 7 reasons why we do not reach our good resolutions
Authors: Fabio Sinibaldi and Sara Achilli Every year we make resolutions for ourselves, in order to do something better, something important for us… However, we inevitably fail to do so, or, at the best of times, we reach one target out of a thousand. The celebration spirit,...
