Round the clock care for someone who is terminally sick, or dependent can be very tiring on the caregiver. Unfortunately, as much as rewarding caring for someone you love can be, it can leave the carer experiencing fatigue, poorer mental … Read more
Psychology and sports VS. Body and mind
What is the connection between the mind and the body? Are they somehow related, do they affect each other? Is the mind in charge of the body or vice versa? Do we manage to keep our body in good shape … Read more
Should I travel with a 4 year-old and a 2 year-old child?
Travelling with little children can be daunting. Whether it is your very first trip or your fifth one planning ahead and staying grounded is key. The following write-up will give you some tips not only to survive but enjoy the … Read more
Time to sleep
When your days are very hectic, going to bed may be the most exciting part of your day. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. After a good night’s sleep you wake up feeling better, refreshed and … Read more
Trauma and behaviour
Children can find it quite hard to communicate their needs and feelings. Children who have experienced trauma may find it even harder to do so. Apart from finding it difficult to understand their own feelings, they may also struggle to … Read more
Infants and Toddlers Television: How is this a good idea?
In many households, television plays a role as a part of daily routine, even when we do not attend to it at times. The content and programs vary through the channels and time of the day, and while adult audiences … Read more
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of the blog I gave a brief introduction about Bipolar disorder and how it might be experienced by different people. In this 2nd part I shall be going into the feelings and behavior that might be … Read more
I often experience mood swings. Do I have Bipolar disorder? – Part 1 of 2
It is very common to experience changes in mood; this happens to everyone. However, in Bipolar disorder these changes can be very distressing and might negatively impact a person’s daily activities.
If you have Bipolar disorder there may be times … Read more
3 mistaken ideas about anxiety
Anxiety has been recorded to be one of the most common reasons why people seek therapeutic help. Anxiety can be both genetic, and also environmental (so you can be born with it, or it can develop according to the environment … Read more
Gain versus loss
Did you ever lose an object and felt very upset? This might have been because that object was a gift from someone special or because you worked very hard to afford buying it. We tend to become attached to our … Read more