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International Clinical Behavioural Services

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International Clinical Behavioural Services

Welcome to International Clinical Behavioural Services (ICBS)

07/09/2026

Your nervous system can react before your thoughts catch up.

A racing heart, tense muscles, restlessness, or a sudden urge to leave can sometimes appear before we consciously understand what triggered the reaction.

Our bodies are constantly taking in information and responding to what they have learned from previous experiences. This is one reason why simply telling ourselves to “calm down” does not always work.

Learning to recognise these early signals can help us respond differently: slowing down, grounding ourselves, noticing what is happening, and giving the body time to realise that the present moment may be different from the past.

Sometimes understanding begins with listening to the body. Learn more at ICBS

24/08/2026

Sometimes avoidance looks like relief.

Putting off a difficult conversation, task, decision, or situation can make us feel better in the moment. The discomfort drops, and our brain quickly learns that avoiding it worked.

The problem is that short-term relief can reinforce the very anxiety we are trying to escape. Over time, the situation may start to feel even harder to face.

This does not mean forcing ourselves into everything that feels uncomfortable. It means noticing when avoidance is protecting us from something genuinely harmful, and when it may be quietly keeping fear in place. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

13/08/2026

Getting started can be harder than doing the task itself.

When a task feels vague, complex, boring, or emotionally demanding, the brain may struggle to shift from intention into action. This can be especially noticeable with executive functioning difficulties, where knowing what needs to be done does not automatically make starting easier.

Breaking the first step down until it feels manageable can reduce that friction. Sometimes progress begins with making the beginning smaller. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

10/08/2026

Rest is not something you have to earn.

It can be easy to treat rest as a reward for finishing everything: after the emails, after the chores, after being productive enough. But there will almost always be something else that could be done.

Rest is a basic part of how our minds and bodies regulate, recover, and sustain attention. Allowing ourselves to pause before reaching exhaustion is not laziness. It is part of functioning well over time. Learn more at ICBS

06/08/2026

Our minds fill in the gaps.

When we do not have all the information, our brains naturally try to complete the story. We may assume someone is upset with us, that we have failed, or that the worst outcome is the most likely.

Taking a moment to question those assumptions can create space for curiosity instead of certainty. Sometimes the story we tell ourselves is very different from reality. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

03/08/2026

Not every difficult emotion needs to be fixed immediately.

Sadness, disappointment, frustration, and uncertainty are all part of being human. While we naturally want uncomfortable feelings to disappear, trying to push them away can sometimes make them feel even stronger.

Making space for emotions with curiosity, rather than judgment, can help us understand what they are trying to tell us. Over time, this can strengthen emotional resilience and self-awareness. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

30/07/2026

Healing is rarely a straight line.

There are days when progress feels clear and others when old thoughts, emotions, or behaviours seem to return. This does not mean you are back where you started.

Growth often involves revisiting familiar challenges with new skills, greater awareness, and a deeper understanding of yourself. Progress is not measured by perfection, but by how you keep moving forward. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

27/07/2026

Mental health exists on a continuum.

People do not fit neatly into categories of "well" or "unwell." Emotional wellbeing changes over time and is influenced by life events, relationships, physical health, work, sleep, and many other factors.

Looking after our mental health is an ongoing process, not something we only think about during difficult times. Small, consistent habits can make a meaningful difference over time. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

23/07/2026

People are often carrying more than we can see.

The colleague who seems distracted, the friend who has become quieter, the parent who appears impatient, or the stranger who seems distant may all be managing challenges that are invisible to others.

A little curiosity and compassion can change the way we interpret behaviour. Sometimes the most helpful response is not judgement, but understanding. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

20/07/2026

Understanding is not the same as agreement.

It is possible to understand why someone thinks, feels, or behaves in a certain way without agreeing with their actions or decisions. Understanding creates space for empathy, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue.

When we move beyond assumptions and seek to understand another perspective, relationships often become more flexible, respectful, and resilient. Learn more at https://www.icbs-nl.com/

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The Hague
2595BJ

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Maandag	08:00 - 19:00
Dinsdag	08:00 - 19:00
Woensdag	08:00 - 19:00
Donderdag	08:00 - 19:00
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Zaterdag	09:00 - 12:00

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