Being in a relationship with somebody from a different culture to yours can open you up to a beautiful new world you have never experienced before. You get the opportunity to learn about a new culture first-hand and engage in
Myth-Busting: Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can cause social, communication, and behavioural challenges for the diagnosed individual. A lot of cases of Autism are diagnosed during early childhood, sometimes as early as 18 months. Parents or caregivers
An introduction to Gestalt therapy – part II
…How therapy works
Awareness and cognitive insight alone are necessary, but not sufficient. It is believed that it is necessary for the client to feel what he is aware of – to relive, express or do something that will
I don’t like what I see on Tinder. What’s next?
Tired of swiping left or right? You are not alone. As dating apps such as Tinder continue to be the norm for people to search for potential relationships, this seems to make some feel tired over the lack of transparency
Myth-busting: OCD
A mental health disorder we often hear about is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Unfortunately many who have heard of it, often only associate it with someone who is fussy or a neat freak. Others might think that it can be
Are you the real deal?
Being ‘real’ is much more challenging than it sounds because being is more challenging than doing. Being authentic involves knowing what you stand for and being determined that no matter what happens, you will never compromise your core values and
Sexual Health Policy suggestions
This is a list of topics I believe should be discussed when working on the, much needed, Sexual Health Policy revamp in Malta.
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Matthew Bartolo
How can I get rid of Premature Ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is a common sexual problem that can affect people of all ages. It is when ejaculation happens sooner than desired, either before or shortly after penetration and/or stimulation which can be a lifelong problem (i.e., since the beginning
An introduction to Gestalt therapy – part I
History
Gestalt psychology is a theory of perception according to which people tend to find meaning and wholeness in everything they perceive. The word gestalt itself comes from the German language and signifies a whole that represents more than a
Group Dynamics-Why do I act differently around my friends?
Baumeister & Leary, (1995) talk about how as humans, we have an innate and universal need to belong. This is why there is such a tendency to feel the need to be part of a group, and to feel a