As we spend more time indoors and relating with others online, this leaves individuals potentially more prone to experiencing harassment online. Harassment is when an individual receives a personal threat from another individual. The threat may be towards a person’s; … Read more
It’s just too much | Reflections for when you feel overwhelmed
Everyone has experienced moments when they feel overwhelmed. Some moments may feel more overwhelming and difficult than others. The feeling of being overwhelmed can however become dangerous if we allow it to take over and not give ourselves the space … Read more
How do I know if therapy is working? | Part 2
In the beginning of therapy, goals are established between the therapist and the client and these set a guideline for their therapeutic work. This blog is part 2 of a 2 part series. Here, we will be exploring how the … Read more
How do I know if therapy is working? | Part 1
Many people experience a time in their life when they feel a sense of being overwhelmed by their worries or being unable to cope with what life throws at them. Some seek the help of counsellors, therapists or psychologists to … Read more
Spirituality and Mental Health
There are as many ways to define spirituality as there are individuals to experience it. Spirituality is the balance that we achieve between introspection and connection. This means that the heart of spirituality is linked to our mental and emotional … Read more
My husband has OCD and we´re stuck indoors. I´m freaking out.
The COVID-19 pandemic has bought with it a lot of anxiety for the general population, but for persons with OCD, this anxiety may reach unbearable levels. This can cause some extra tension in the family especially when you are stuck … Read more
Gardening for Emotional Wellbeing
As part of my personal practice, as well as the work I share with clients, the power of plants has a place dear to my heart. Eco-psychology is an increasingly studied field, about the deep roots that therapy shares with … Read more
I suffer from depression and most of my coping strategies are gone due to self isolation
Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, many of us, even those who have not been infected by the virus, will choose to quarantine in our homes for the upcoming weeks. Fear and anxiety about … Read more
Resiliency amidst the winds of change
During these difficult times, we are experiencing a considerable amount of change. It is projected that even further changes will need to be made in order for us to regain a sense of normality again. When factors beyond our control … Read more
Living with someone suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you have a loved one who’s been diagnosed with BPD? While you can’t force them to seek treatment, you can take steps to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and stabilize your relationship.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental … Read more