Feeling different to everybody else can make a person feel like they do not fit in. Therefore they do not have a sense of belonging. This may lead them to ask, “why can’t I be like everyone else?”. The simple … Read more
8 Tips to Jumpstart a Digital Detox for a Healthier Mind
In our fast-paced, digitally-driven world, it’s easy to find ourselves constantly tethered to our screens. Whether it’s checking emails, scrolling through social media, or binge-watching the latest series, the digital realm has become an integral part of our daily lives. … Read more
Navigating Loss: Losing Your Partner at an Early Age
Thinking about losing a partner often conjures images of elderly couples who’ve shared a lifetime together. Loss can happen at any age; losing a partner early on is a profoundly challenging and life-altering experience. We will explore challenges and emotions … Read more
Embracing Imperfection to Break Free from Perfectionism
Embracing Imperfection to Break Free from Perfectionism
In a world that constantly demands perfection, it can be challenging to embrace imperfections (Zonetti, 2023). Perfectionism, while often seen as a positive trait, can actually hinder personal growth and happiness. In this … Read more
SMART Goals for Lasting Behaviour Change
Goals are essentially mental images of what we want to accomplish. Setting goals involves identifying the precise objectives we want to accomplish and determining the best way to get there. Establishing specific, attainable goals is crucial for bringing about positive … Read more
A CBT Guide to Stop Negative Thinking
Life’s unpredictability challenges us endlessly, making tough situations seem endless. These negative events have the potential to trigger “Repetitive Negative Thoughts” (RNT). Our minds are constantly working, analysing information from the past, present, and future. It is how we plan, learn, … Read more
Therapist Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care
Working as a therapist is a rewarding yet challenging profession. While helping others cope with their trauma and emotional pain, therapists themselves can be at risk of experiencing vicarious trauma. Vicarious trauma (VT) is a term used to describe the … Read more
How Can a Professional Help Ease Grief
Grieving is a life-altering process and state. Navigating loss in close relationships is tough, especially with those we care about deeply. Many cope, yet some seek counseling for prolonged distress. Grieving has no right or wrong way, but coping strategies … Read more
Rewiring the Brain: Trauma and Neuroplasticity
The human brain is a remarkable organ that continuously evolves and adapts over the course of our lives. Our brains can react to a variety of stimuli and experiences, both good and bad. Thanks to a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. … Read more