Trust is such an essential ingredient that allows us to be intimate in our relationships. When we believe that we do not have a trusting relationship, we will very likely not allow ourselves to be vulnerable with our partner, and
What can your bodily reactions tell you about your emotions?
Brain research has shown that we experience emotions not only in the mind but also in the body. Falling in love can really feel like heat all over the body and horror can be felt throughout your spine.
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Society’s Guide to Single Dads
Living in the 21st Century means we often think we are as progressive as it gets. We fight for our rights, protest, march and boast about building inclusive societies, but are we really? Sometimes we all need to check
Talking to your Children about Differences in the Classroom
Each scholastic year brings with it new challenges for teachers, parents and children alike. However, one thing I have noticed, is the growing urge to help children understand the different needs of their classmates. It may be daunting for any
The men who don’t cry…
Men are socialised from a very young age that it is not ok to show emotions and be vulnerable. We hear the expressions of ‘man up’ or ‘he’s crying like a girl’ or ‘look at him mama’s boy’!! These expressions,
What is Movember?
Movember has become an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November. The advocates of this event state that one must begin the month with a clean shave, ready to grow a moustache during the rest
3 ways in which mental health services are female friendly
Prevalence of mental health problems differs between men and women and both sexes also differ in the way they express their need for mental health care. Factors which influence risk of mental illness in females include household and parenting responsibilities,
What does depression look like in a man?
Both men and women experience depression but their symptoms can be very different. Because men who are depressed may appear to be angry or aggressive instead of sad, their families, friends, and even their doctors may not always recognize the
Changing your unhealthy eating habits – the psychology behind eating
Nowadays it is easy to get information about healthy food but at the same time there are more and more different kind of eating problems and obesity has become one of the biggest problems in the modern world. Why is
He doesn’t care about us losing our child – Part 2 of 2
Part one of this blog focused on how mothers and fathers tend to grief differently when losing a child. It was argued how such differences can lead to misunderstandings and consequently may even draw the parents away from each other.