Polyamory comes from the terms “poly” meaning ‘several’ and “amory” meaning ‘love’, so we can say that polyamory is a type of relationship where the people involved have several loves. This is different from monogamy, where the people involved make … Read more
My child self harms!
It can be shocking and frightening to find out that your child self-harms. Maybe you found out through one of their friends, or they told you themselves. The first reaction would be to get upset and angry at your child … Read more
Help! I can’t stand my colleague
Our workplace is one of the places where we spend most hours during the day. There are many different factors which determine whether one is happy at their workplace or not. One of the most important factors includes the people … Read more
Does Instagram harm me psychologically?
According to recent research, most of us check our phones every 15 minutes or less and many of us check into social media apps more than 50 times per day. We spend more time on social media than we do … Read more
What is Gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses mostly on the personal experience of both the client and the therapist and what they create together. The word “Gestalt” (of German origin) refers to a “whole, configuration, integration, pattern or … Read more
Can romanticism ruin our chances of having a healthy long-term relationship?
Falling in love with someone is portrayed as a wondrous and spontaneous process filled with glitter and fireworks. It can sound strange and maybe even insulting to suggest that pairing up can be determined by culture, society and attachment more … Read more
If your child is spending too much time on Facebook, it is your fault
In today’s world, it is quite impossible to be totally disengaged from the online world. This is because you may miss opportunities such as event invites; interesting workshops or conferences, sports activities… you name it, everything is on social media, … Read more
Is the real self affected by what I portray on social media? – Part 2 of 2
Ultimately the way in which we make sense of this world, what is known as our mental representations of the world, would be based on a platform which does not represent the real world. This is where a difference may … Read more