How to be more compassionate towards yourself?
Self-compassion can be described as “being kind and understanding toward oneself in instances of pain or failure, rather…
When you and your partner do not trust each other – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this blog, I wrote about how the level of trust in a relationship…
When you and your partner do not trust each other – Part 1 of 2
Trust is such an essential ingredient that allows us to be intimate in our relationships. When we believe…
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….
Society’s Guide to Single Dads
Living in the 21st Century means we often think we are as progressive as it gets. We fight…
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…
The men who don’t cry…
Men are socialised from a very young age that it is not ok to show emotions and be…
What is Movember?
Movember has become an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November. The advocates…
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…
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…
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…
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…