With our diverse cultures blending together in today’s world, interfaith relationships and marriages are becoming more common than ever. When two people who share different beliefs first fall in love, they might not always think much ahead about the challenges … Read more
No pressure! It’s okay to stay single for a while
Sometimes, you may find yourself saying, “But how come my friends all seem to be settling down, yet here I am, still single, let alone planning to settle anytime soon!”
As we grow older, many people may find a partner, … Read more
I had to be strong for her when we lost our child
The loss of a pregnancy may be considered as one of the most difficult experiences that someone can go through. Unfortunately, research and experience show us that parents who lose their children may experience severe psychological stress, and the healing … Read more
Am I suffering from social anxiety?
Social anxiety disorder, sometimes called social phobia, is one of the most common anxiety disorders. Individuals dealing with this condition would generally feel quite nervous or uncomfortable in social situations. They would feel very concerned about the possibility of doing … Read more
MUMMY … DADDY… LET’S PLAY!
‘Love doesn’t have goals or benchmarks or blueprints, but it does have a purpose. The purpose is not to change the people we love, but to give them what they need to thrive. Love’s purpose is not to shape our … Read more
The Sobbing Beneath the Aggression
Think of a moment when you have felt utterly vulnerable and exposed… When your emotions were so raw you believed that you could not handle them… When you felt so hurt by someone that you wanted to curl up in … Read more
10 coping strategies that men have that don’t involve talking
Research suggests that men prefer problem-focused methods of handling stressful experiences (Endler & Parker, 1990; Matud, 2004). What this translates to, is that men handle difficult situations in ways which may not necessarily include any direct reflections of their own … Read more
5 ways to help my man open up
Sometimes some partners feel like it can be difficult to discuss certain issues with their male partner. Below are some tips to help communicate with one’s partner:
- Help to create a safe environment
- It is very important to create an
This is Willingness!
Imagine a place where you can feel peaceful, have the opportunity to listen to different professionals and learn new things relevant to psychology and come up with new ideas for a different kind of project. Yes, it is Willingness!
First … Read more
Internship experience
As I prepare to return home from this internship, I begin to reflect on all the things that I have learnt while I have been here. For me coming here was a big step. I wasn’t sure of I should … Read more