As a Counsellor on the team the first thing I ask myself is ‘How do women actually feel after an abortion? and What are the facts and myths out there?’
Beware, there is lots of misleading research out there!… Read more
Different types of abortion and their effects – Part 2 of 2
What should you expect after a medical abortion treatment?
The abortion pill causes cramping and heavy bleeding, you may also pass small blood clots, experience nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and feel very tired. You may also experience headaches, sweating, dizziness … Read more
Different types of abortion and their effects – Part 1 of 2
According to the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, “Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child.”
There are two types of abortion treatment, generally these are done in pregnancies up … Read more
Want a fruitful Summer? Stay active
To eat or not to eat? That is the question. After a stressful year of studies, students find themselves free of any constraints: What happened to the study, eat, sleep cycle? Most students cannot even fathom the thought of doing … Read more
Do you think overthinking really helps to get over the problem?
Overthinking takes place when you stop acting and simply engage in thinking. When you analyze, comment and repeat the same thoughts over and over again, instead of acting, you are overthinking. Some people think too much about things that happen … Read more
The use of yoga in fighting substance abuse
Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees. B. K. S. IYENGAR, LIGHT ON LIFE Substance abuse, including the abuse of alcohol, opiates, stimulants, and other drugs, is a widespread issue in … Read more
Mental illness does not go on summer vacation – Part 2 of 2
In part one of this blog, I wrote about how while summer is generally associated with fun, relaxation and socializing events, persons who are struggling with mental illness might experience added hurdles and stressors during this period. I spoke about … Read more
Mental illness does not go on summer vacation – Part 1 of 2
While preparing to write this blog, I spent some time searching on the internet for pictures that are related to summer. The result was brightly colored pictures of the sunny outdoors, people having fun on the beach, or relaxing while … Read more
What is a Psycho-Educational Assessment?
A psycho-educational assessment is an evaluation of underlying mental processes which affect a person’s ability to function optimally within an educational and workplace setting. Although it is more common for psycho-educational assessment to be carried out with children, they can … Read more