A lot of people may feel confused or unsettled when they have dreams about an ex-partner. This is particularly the case if the relationship did not end on a good note, as well as if the dreams about this person … Read more
The body (and) psychotherapy
There’s a general consensus among practitioners and scientists alike regarding the relationship between the body and the mind, meaning that the processes in one may affect the processes in the other. However, the connection could definitely be further explored (Berger, … Read more
Get Your Flirt On – The Why And How People Flirt
Flirting is a way for people to signal their attraction and interest in another person. It is a behaviour that is rooted in our human nature, usually with the aim of making a connection with somebody, and potentially having a … Read more
How Can a Dietitian Help You Lose Weight?
Losing weight can be challenging, but what is even more challenging is maintaining a healthier weight. A dietitian will help you in your weight loss journey by showing you how you can get started and most importantly how you can … Read more
Chronic Pain is so Painful…
How difficult is it to live with chronic pain? How taxing is it for someone to have to carry the full weight of a chronic issue, which may have been ongoing for years, and which may have changed their lives … Read more
Eat, Sleep, Repeat: 10 Tips to Break the Monotonous Cycle
Our bodies follow a natural cycle; with hormone levels decreasing or increasing causing sleep or hunger, heart rate rhythms, body temperature control, excretion, concentration, and our life cycle in general. This gives us some context to the fact that our … Read more
My Parents Don’t Approve of My Relationship
If you have ever felt the need to hide someone you’ve started dating from your parents, you’re not alone. A lot of people go through the experience of falling for someone that they think their parents will disapprove of. You … Read more
3 tips on how to recover from emotional invalidation
Emotional invalidation occurs when our thoughts, feelings, or behaviours are either judged, dismissed, minimised, or rejected. Being told that “it could be worse”, “just let it go”, or “you shouldn’t feel that way” are all examples of emotionally invalidating statements. … Read more
Keeping off Winter Weight: 8 ways to stay fit in the colder months
During the winter months, many of us tend to gain a few more kilos than we’d like. The colder weather makes for cosy nights with loads of comfort foods and no motivation to go out into the cold and exercise. … Read more
7 Ways to Prepare Yourself for a Long-Distance Relationship
For all types of relationships to be successful and happy relationships, both people involved need to make an effort and invest their time. Long-distance relationships may require a little bit more of an effort to succeed but it is far … Read more