The Japanese hold the concept of Kintsugi about the value of imperfection and acceptance. This concept today, is taken into consideration and also introduced in psychotherapy and counselling. In this blog, I will amalgamate this concept to help you readers,
10 Habits That Improve Wellbeing
We very often hear of the common bad habits that people have. On the other hand, we rarely hear about the good habits that one can have that can actually improve their overall wellbeing.
Here are 10 habits that improve
Sleep paralysis: Why, What, How?
Sleep is an important part of one’s life as it allows the individual to concentrate, process thoughts and memories and it also restores one’s energy (Pacheco, 2021). When thinking of sleep, importance is placed on the duration of sleep however
The Basics for Psychoeducation
Put simply, psychoeducation is about educating others on their mental health illness. Thus, the main goal of psychoeducation is to help individuals be able to better understand their mental health conditions. It allows them to become accustomed to living with
An introduction to Gestalt therapy – part II
…How therapy works
Awareness and cognitive insight alone are necessary, but not sufficient. It is believed that it is necessary for the client to feel what he is aware of – to relive, express or do something that will
Are you the real deal?
Being ‘real’ is much more challenging than it sounds because being is more challenging than doing. Being authentic involves knowing what you stand for and being determined that no matter what happens, you will never compromise your core values and
An introduction to Gestalt therapy – part I
History
Gestalt psychology is a theory of perception according to which people tend to find meaning and wholeness in everything they perceive. The word gestalt itself comes from the German language and signifies a whole that represents more than a
Group Dynamics-Why do I act differently around my friends?
Baumeister & Leary, (1995) talk about how as humans, we have an innate and universal need to belong. This is why there is such a tendency to feel the need to be part of a group, and to feel a
L-Impatt tal-Politika fuq Saħħitna
Fi ftit żmien ieħor, il-poplu jinsab ippreparat biex jagħti l-opinjoni tiegħu u jivvota lil min jixtieq jirrapreżentah fil-Parlament Malti, għal ħames snin li ġejjin. Għalhekk kull individwu għandu dritt li jisma u jevalwa l-impatt li ħallew il-partiti fl-aħħar ħames snin
What is sleep paralysis?
Sleep paralysis is a type of parasomnia (sleep disorder) that can be described as a “brain glitch” between sleeping and being awake. An episode of sleep paralysis may occur after falling asleep or waking up and is characterized by a