Being bullied is not as rare as one might think – according to an Australian study, approximately 16% of children experience bullying on a weekly basis. The outcomes for these children are disastrous and far-reaching: they suffer from low self-esteem, … Read more
Letting Go of Perfectionism
Being perfect can be viewed as a positive quality by some people. A perfectionist will keep trying to improve what they are doing so that the final product is as perfect as can be. Although improving ourselves as persons and … Read more
Coping with marital separation – Part 2 of 2
This is the second part of a two-part blog discussing ideas aimed at supporting a person with coping with the distress which could be experienced while undergoing marital separation. The first part of this blog focused on the possible emotions … Read more
Coping with marital separation – Part 1 of 2
Separating from a spouse could be a highly distressing and painful experience. While the experience of separation is not the same for everyone, research shows that separation from a spouse could be considered as one of the most stressful life … Read more
On being ‘good enough’ – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this blog I have looked at New Year’s resolutions and how they can trigger in us into feeling not ‘good enough’. In this second part, I will be exploring ways that can help silence the … Read more
On being ‘good enough’ – Part 1 of 2
In this blog, which will be divided in two parts, I will be speaking about our drive to make changes especially in the first weeks of the New Year. I find myself asking the question: ‘Do we plan a number … Read more
Functional Depression? – Part 2 of 2
Following Part 1 of this blog on Dysthymia. Kringer (2013) states that individuals experiencing Dysthymia can be differentiated from individuals who experience non-chronic depression by the way they; think, behave and the attitudes that they present.
Kringer (2013) from … Read more
Functional Depression? – Part 1 of 2
Can one function productively in their day-to-day life and still experience depression? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition states that there is a type of depression which does not reach the criteria of a depressive disorder … Read more
Self-Care for the New Year
As we make our way into the new year, it’s common practice to evaluate the previous year and analyse how we can make the new year a more successful one. This usually comes in the form of a “new year’s … Read more
The Queer Friendly Therapy Room
When we speak about equality, and discrimination, sometimes we can focus only on things such as physical or verbal violence towards a minority, slurs, or not giving an opportunity to a minority purely because they are a minority. These are … Read more