Children would benefit from an ordered structure present in the family which is consistent and not contradicted. This is the maxim that was promoted in the field of parenthood and parenting in the last decades. This philosophy relies on the … Read more
Mixing it up- Cultural diversity within the family
I wanted to dedicate this blog to share some ideas on the subject of cultural diversity within the family; specifically, when the parents of the family grew up in different countries. My interest in writing this blog was inspired by … Read more
Making memories
It is not news to read, hear or even complain about how many may sometimes struggle with keeping up with our fast paced and busy lives. It could be that we work long hours, we are engaged in studies and … Read more
How do I let this go? – Forgiveness in relationships – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of my blog, I introduced ideas around reactions to betrayal, disappointments and pain in relationships. It is not uncommon that persons who come to therapy share experiences where they were wronged or injured; at times by … Read more
How do I let this go? – Forgiveness in relationships – Part 1 of 2
In this blog, which I have divided into two parts, I wished to share a few reflections around the theme of forgiveness in relationships. Many of us have experienced moments in our lives where we were wronged by others, such … Read more
Building resilience in children
Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress such as: family and relationship problems, serious health problems, workplace and financial stressors. Resilience is not a quality which you … Read more
Different ways to resolve a conflict
“We can agree to disagree”. Ever heard that statement before? As human beings it’s only natural that we do not always agree with each other. In the different interactions that we have, conflicts may easily arise. This can happen in … Read more
How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 2 of 2
As stated in my previous blog, where I mostly talked about Alzheimer’s disease, in this blog I will talk about Vascular Dementia which is another illness that falls under the umbrella term dementia. As previously said, dementia is NOT a … Read more
How much do you know about Dementia? – Part 1 of 2
Today, I would like to speak about a topic which is often stigmatised within our society; dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term, which encapsulates different diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, and Vascular Dementia. In general, dementia is a clinical condition … Read more
Time to fly with the kids
Travelling; a word which used to make you feel happy and excited. Exploring a new country, seeing new things, learn about new cultures, taste amazing food, be away from work, relax, have time to yourself and the list goes on! … Read more