Locally, 1200 people engage in deliberate self-harm (DSH) annually (Vassallo, 2020). Hence this blog aims to give an insight into DSH. Some consider it as a cry for attention while others attribute it to suicidal thoughts and ideations. Although it … Read more
Għalxiex dejjem nħoss il-muskoli ibsin wara ġurnata xogħol?
Mhux l-ewwel darba li wara ġurnata xogħol, diversi persuni jsostnu li jħossu ċertu strapazz fil-muskoli, speċjalment mal-ħin ta’ filgħaxija. Dan is-sintomu huwa indirizzat bħala ‘muscle soreness’ u huwa deskritt bħala għajja jew toqol fil-muskolu. Meta persuna jagħmel il-ħidma … Read more
The Dos and Don’t’s of Disciplining Children
Parents are often bombarded with opinions about discipline which vary greatly according to generation, context, and culture. To avoid confusion it is helpful to look at facts and research. Unfortunately, there are documented cases where children got badly hurt … Read more
Libido: A Psychoanalytic Approach
Libido, derived from Latin for desire and lust, was first introduced as a concept by Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). In his psychoanalytic theory, Freud proposed that life drive (Eros) is opposed by the self-destructive death instinct (Thanatos), the interaction of which … Read more
Why Compare Yourself to Another Person?
Measuring oneself versus others is a natural process for humans, and it can be beneficial in some cases. The urge to improve your own life might be sparked by feeling inspired by someone else’s accomplishments. Self-esteem can be boosted by … Read more
What happens if you exercise daily for 30 days?
Have you ever wondered how your friend who is into fitness could bear all the pain and effort? How they couldn’t wait to get moving? Believe me. I have been there!! No, no…
Not in the shoes of your friend. … Read more
Fibro Fog: How to Handle it
Did you notice any differences in your cognitive abilities since living with fibromyalgia? Like not being able to focus on your work? Feeling like your brain is cloudy or your brain is not able to think clearly? Then, it means … Read more
Meet Joyful Johanna
Joyful Johanna Cutajar joined the Willingness Team in 2021 as a counsellor. She describes herself as young, inquisitive and empathic which are qualities that make for an excellent member of the team.
1. Describe Willingness in 3 words.
Johanna: Dynamic, … Read more
5 ways fruit nurtures your brain
Eating fruit is one of the most delicious ways to nurture your mind and body. Most of us already understand that eating a wide variety of fruit is part of having a balanced diet for health, but do you know … Read more
Are you experiencing sexual jealousy?
Jealousy is a common feeling among all people, of all ages and cultures. It might be that a little girl feels jealous of her sister getting more attention from the mother, a friend who is jealous of their classmate who … Read more