In Gestalt therapy, we believe that individuals have a natural tendency to find meaning in their experience. Indeed, we seek completion even when we do not know the whole story. The unfinished portrait below is an example of our need … Read more
Supporting your partner through addiction | Part 2
Understanding addictions and supporting one’s partner is not an easy task. As a matter of fact, there are a number of things which partners tend to do with the idea that they are being supportive. Nevertheless, this is not … Read more
Supporting your partner through addiction | Part 1
Drug addictions, alcohol addictions, gambling, pornography and other sorts of addictions are one of the leading causes for divorce or separation in couples. In certain instances one would be aware of the partner’s addiction however one might also find out … Read more
Waqa’ fil-Vizzju tad-Droga u M’Għadnix Nafdah
“Qas biss nista’ nemmen li waqa’ fil-vizzju tad-droga! Kien qed jagħmel kollox bil-moħbi tiegħi, imma issa sirt naf u tlift il-fiduċja fih kompletament. X’ser naqbad nagħmel? Għandi nemmen dak li qed jgħidli u li verament se jinbidel? Għad hemm tama … Read more
Recognising healthy and unhealthy aggression
First we need to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy aggression. Unhealthy aggression would be one that is destructive and that threatens either the aggressive person or others around them. Healthy aggression, on the other hand, is pure energy. It’s the … Read more
Eating Disorders in Adolescent girls
One of the core concepts of gestalt therapy is creative adjustment, and food is a metaphor for the significant Other – the significant Other we depend on. In order to adapt to the circumstances of our lives or the cards … Read more
Things You Can Do When Experiencing Loneliness in Quarantine
Due to the restrictive reality caused by the pandemic, if any of us were in contact with someone who is experiencing positive Covid-19 symptoms, or if we were tested as positive as well, we would have to remain in quarantine … Read more
5 Myths about psychiatric medication
In my previous blog, I used the metaphor of a jacket and a walking stick as the support that medication provides as you trek the journey that is your life. In this blog I will be outlining some myths about … Read more
My therapist recommended seeing a psychiatrist
Imagine you want to go on a long trek in an environment you are not familiar with. You could take the journey on your own but there is a greater possibility of getting lost, not finding help if you get … Read more
What Does “Eating Disorder” Mean?
You may not like your physical appearance when you look in the mirror. You may think you have some “extras” or you may think “I would look better if I lost a few pounds”. Your appetite may not be the … Read more