As parents, we usually try to impart our knowledge onto our children, trying to provide them with the life lessons we learned the hard way. Expecting them to take in this wisdom with such a fascination. Unlike when we were
My parents keep insisting I get out of my room
This period, where schools have stopped and we have been requested to abide to social distancing measures, can be particularly difficult for you if you are in your teens. You may find yourself missing your friends, while still trying to
Maintaining a routine while my kids are at home
Weeks have passed since schools have closed due to COVID-19. This has surely affected the lives of parents who had to adapt their lifestyle to be able to care for their children 24/7. Unfortunately, some parents might have lost their
Keeping my child with ADHD indoors
Parenting during COVID-19 is challenging for most parents but it can be even more so for parents who have children with special educational needs. Besides the parents, children themselves may also be experiencing these times as challenging. Some of these
COVID-19 taught me to live with uncertainty
During this surreal situation of COVID-19 our perceived sense of control has been tampered with, in which many had to re-evaluate their own perceptions of control. When individuals experience this shift in their thought patterns, a sense of helplessness may
Online harassment amidst COVID-19
As we spend more time indoors and relating with others online, this leaves individuals potentially more prone to experiencing harassment online. Harassment is when an individual receives a personal threat from another individual. The threat may be towards a person’s;
It’s just too much | Reflections for when you feel overwhelmed
Everyone has experienced moments when they feel overwhelmed. Some moments may feel more overwhelming and difficult than others. The feeling of being overwhelmed can however become dangerous if we allow it to take over and not give ourselves the space
How do I know if therapy is working? | Part 2
In the beginning of therapy, goals are established between the therapist and the client and these set a guideline for their therapeutic work. This blog is part 2 of a 2 part series. Here, we will be exploring how the
How do I know if therapy is working? | Part 1
Many people experience a time in their life when they feel a sense of being overwhelmed by their worries or being unable to cope with what life throws at them. Some seek the help of counsellors, therapists or psychologists to
3 tips to survive a full house during partial lockdown
By now, some families have been together at home for a good number of weeks during the current partial lockdown. While to an extent, some may have started to adjust to some of the changes that they were required to