Have you ever experienced heartbreak following a difficult social situation? It seems that the pain we experience due to social alienation may not simply be a metaphor. According to scientific research, social rejection and loneliness are truly comparable to … Read more
What‘s all this complaining about?
One of the most frequent things I hear in my office is something along the lines of ‘Well, that‘s not worth discussing because we can‘t do anything about it’. It‘s either that, or people feeling bad about themselves because ‘they‘re … Read more
Caregiver Burnout
One of the most problematic issues amongst older adults is caregiver burnout. So many spouses and family members change roles as they grow older and turn into caregivers. This might be either for older adults who are ill and/or older … Read more
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which directly affects the spinal cord and the brain. Thus symptoms most likely include problems with balance, sensation and vision. MS is most likely diagnosed in one’s 20’s, 30’s or 40’s and in … Read more
What’s going on in my 5-year-old’s mind?
Children’s development is divided into different areas, namely physical, cognitive, social and emotional. Although all children develop at their own pace, there are some commonalities about what to expect at a particular age. The focus of today’s blog will be … Read more
The particularities of the therapist-client relationship
Recently, I had a discussion with my colleagues during a peer supervision meeting, where we talked about what makes a client-therapist relationship different to other relationships we have in our lives. It sparked a lot of interest in the group … Read more
Why do we need Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is an ability that can be divided into the following main areas:
* Recognizing our own emotions,
* Managing our emotions,
* Recognizing the emotions of others and responding to other people’s emotions effectively.
In this blog, we … Read more
7 Active Listening Tips for Work Relationships
Active listening is the key to building strong workplace relationships. Listening may seem like a simple skill to you, but it is an extremely powerful tool that often can be misunderstood. Active listening is not just listening to another individual, … Read more
3 Team Building Exercises to Try
Building an effective and cohesive team is crucial to the success of any organisation. Hence, team-building activities serve a vital role in promoting cooperation, improving communication, and cultivating a positive workplace culture.
These activities are effective means of fostering cooperation, raising spirits, … Read more
3 Strategies for Raising Forgiving Kids
As humans, we are imperfect, bound to make mistakes or to wrong others at one point or another. Our mistakes or wrongdoings may have an impact on those around us, and their mistakes may have an impact on us. This … Read more