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 … Read more
8 ways to support a loved one with a terminal illness
Supporting a loved one with terminal illness can be very challenging. Most common thoughts are likely to be; ‘what do I say?’, ‘What do I do?’, ‘How can I support?’ and ‘How can I support my loved one?’ Apart from … Read more
Why am I so self-critical?
“I’m such a bad parent”, “I’m a failure”, “I never get it right”, “What I said was so stupid”, People must think I’m an idiot” – these are just a few examples of the ways in which we may criticise … Read more
Part 1 of 3 : What is Dementia?
Dementia may seemingly be one of the most difficult diseases to live with and to experience. It not only affects the person who is diagnosed, but affects everyone else around. It burdens everyone, creates a long period of uncertainty and … Read more
The Benefits of Outdoor Learning
Learning takes many different forms and taps into various media also. The older the child gets, the more complex our targets for learning may become, however, at its core, learning is based on a child’s interest and willingness to learn … Read more
5 ways to stop overthinking
Have you ever been in a situation where you would be enjoying a quiet moment, doing something productive, and you suddenly end up getting carried away by thoughts? And as you try to pull back from that situation, you cannot … Read more
Why FOMO became worse during the pandemic
Have you taken a look at your social media recently? Have you been seeing more photos of dinner dates, get-togethers, parties and trips to the beach? It seems like everyone is out from isolation and living their best lives, right? … Read more
5 ways to move past childhood traumas
… Read more‘Some survivors of trauma are able to remember the traumatic incident through mental flashbacks, while others develop coping behaviors like dissociation, which pushes down the memory until they become so detached from it, it almost feels like it didn’t happen
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the Low FODMAP Diet
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. The exact cause of IBS is unknown and it is a diagnosis of medically unknown symptoms. These symptoms can vary from stomach cramps to bloating, diarrhea and … Read more
Your Brain on drugs: MDMA
Ecstasy, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or Molly are common names for the synthetic hallucinogenic drug widely known as MDMA. What does it do? Similar to other recreational drugs, MDMA causes euphoria and very distinct “prosocial effects”: MDMA makes its users feel like they … Read more