Grief is an intensely personal journey, uniquely tailored to each individual’s experience. It is influenced by a multitude of factors, including personal history, cultural background, personality traits, and temperament. Coping with a significant loss in life can vary from one … Read more
What is Movember all about?
The first idea that comes to mind when seeing the term “Movember” is probably related to “move” or “movement” and the month of November. Indeed, it is a global movement in a way, with the goal of raising awareness and … Read more
Movember’s Focus on Emotional Wellbeing
Movember is an annual global event that originated in Australia and has since grown to become a major initiative aimed at raising awareness for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. While many associate Movember encompasses … Read more
Emotional Neglect and the Adult in Therapy – A Book Review
For this blog post, I thought I’d opt for a book review. It’s about a book that delves into a topic that’s often overlooked yet relevant to many different people who decide to seek therapy and too many of those … Read more
“Attachment Issues in Adulthood” Workshop | Dr. Gwen Adshead
The workshop “Attachment Issues in Adulthood” held on 23rd November, is a continuation of the first workshop on “Attachment in the 21st Century” hosted by Willingness.
Speaker – Dr. Gwen Adshead
The speaker was Dr. Gwen Adshead, a distinguished forensic … Read more
Is it Normal to Have Post-Holiday Blues?
Most of us know what it’s like to be in anticipation of an upcoming holiday or vacation. There is usually a lot of excitement, planning and generally positive feelings surrounding such events. However, this happiness and exhilaration is usually quite … Read more
“Attachment in the 21st Century” 2023 Workshop | Dr. Gwen Adshead
The workshop “Attachment in the 21st Century” held on 21st November, is the first of the two Workshops hosted by Willingness.
Speaker – Dr. Gwen Adshead
The speaker was Dr Gwen Adshead, a distinguished forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist renowned for … Read more
Screen Time or Quality Time? Finding Holiday Balance
In our fast-paced digital age, striking a balance between screen time and quality time has become a challenge, especially during the holiday season. As families gather and individuals unwind, the question arises: Is it better to spend our leisure moments … Read more
Trauma and recovery – a book review
This post will be another book review. This time it’s about a book that I have recommended to two of my female clients who have suffered sexual abuse as children. This book may not be advisable for all clients, the … Read more
Why Does Rejection Make My Heart Hurt?
Have you ever noticed that experiencing rejection can hurt just as much as physical injury? Strange as it may seem, physical pain and the emotional sting of rejection actually have a lot in common. In this blog post, we will … Read more