Attachment is described as the emotional bond you form with your primary caregiver as an infant. According to the psychiatrist John Bowlby and psychologist Mary Ainsworth, who pioneered the attachment theory, the first relationship we form as infants determines the … Read more
The Willingness Team Ethos | Alexandra Genovese
When people think of Ethos, in our mind we make a replay of the times we were at school and we used to be made to visualise or sing the Ethos of the school. As we grew older we realised … Read more
5 Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Approach
A multidisciplinary approach comprises a team of professionals, usually health care workers, who come from various disciplines with each member providing a specific service to clients (Huljev & Pandak, 2016). Professionals may independently see to and treat various issues a … Read more
The 4 things I’ve learnt through my journey within the Willingness Team | Michela Aquilina
Ever since the moment I sat down on the sofa in the Willingness Hub waiting area, I felt that I was entering a safe, warm and accepting environment. Little did I know that I would be still experiencing this and … Read more
A fulfilling experience at Willingness | Jessica Lynn Agius
‘Surround yourself with people who push you to be your best self’.
This quote encapsulates perfectly what my experience with Willingness has been. Those who know me know that I am always open to new opportunities. Sitting in my chair … Read more
My experience with Willingness | Katrina Farrugia
Where to begin? My experience within the Willingness Team has been quite an eventful one. It all started upon my venture at the University of Malta in 2016 reading for a Bachelor of Psychology.
Throughout my time at University I … Read more
Working in a Team | Marilyn Muscat
We often hear the phrase that there is no ‘I’ in TEAM. This means that when you are part of a team, you cannot work on your own but need to work with your colleagues within the team. In the … Read more
Growing as a Willingness Team Member | Michaela Pace
Many people reading this blog do not know me, but the team at Willingness does. They know, among other things, that I am an outspoken and passionate person, who at times also needs support and guidance to focus on what … Read more
3 ways the multidisciplinary approach supports my profession | Stef Gafa
Working in the mental health profession can feel very isolating at points. The majority of the time, therapists are working alone with their clients and this can easily make you feel very detached from other people. However, working in a … Read more