BUT … – How effective communication stands and falls with a three-letter conjunction
‘I understand you, but I think …‘ ‘I’m sorry for changing plans, but I cannot promise …’ ‘You…
My best friend is moving to another country
Hearing the news that your best friend is leaving town can hit you hard especially if this is…
The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem!
This is just plain good advice! But unfortunately, oftentimes we make the person the problem – be it…
My teenager is watching pornography. I don’t know what to do.
In our society, sex and sexuality are still regarded as a taboo topic by some. Talking about sex,…
How to Support my Friend who’s Trans
People in the trans community face many obstacles as a result of their gender identity, including social hurdles,…
My vagina hurts when I have sex
Sexual intercourse should not hurt, but give you pleasure. If you are reading this, you have most probably…
What Is Fatigue?
Fatigue is a feeling of being extremely tired, weak and generally feeling very exhausted. Fatigue does not have to…
Things You Can Do When Experiencing Loneliness in Quarantine
Due to the restrictive reality caused by the pandemic, if any of us were in contact with someone…
5 Myths about psychiatric medication
In my previous blog, I used the metaphor of a jacket and a walking stick as the support…
My therapist recommended seeing a psychiatrist
Imagine you want to go on a long trek in an environment you are not familiar with. You…
6 habits that can improve your life | Part 2
4. Introspect It sounds like something related to an image in the mirror, however, introspect is the ability to…
6 habits that can improve your life | Part 1
Our daily habits are ingrained, these are deeply-rooted and, therefore, it is not easy to realise that you…