In 2004 Malta gained EU membership. Who would have thought that 12 years later, Malta will become the first European country to ban conversion therapy? Such therapy aims at changing an individual’s gender identity or sexual orientation and the passed … Read more
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and how can it help?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a widely researched and evidence-based form of talking therapy originally developed in the late 1970s by psychologist and researcher Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and her colleagues. DBT was initially intended to treat individuals presenting with … Read more
Why making your bed in the morning can change your life?
I came across a video a very long time ago, yet, it has always stuck with me. This video was a commencement speech by Admiral William H McCraven, at the University of Texas in 2014. He speaks about life, Navy Seal … Read more
How do plants help improve mental and physical health?
Whilst it might sound a bit strange at first, having plants at home and looking after them can do many wonders. Plant enthusiasts describe it to be quite a therapeutic process. Almost all plant parents agree that being surrounded by … Read more
5 tips on how to manage your time better
Time management is an important skill to practice in our day-to-day life. By managing time better, we manage our lives better. A lot can be accomplished in 24-hours, or sometimes not. Many out there may wish the day is longer … Read more
Who am I in this Exact Moment? A Gestalt Theory Perspective
As human beings we all have a lot of different roles that we take on each day. Some of us are a mother, some a son, others a professional in a specific field, and the list could go … Read more
The value of feeling angry
Angry emotions tend to be perceived in a negative light, especially when compared to feelings of happiness or excitement. This is understandable since when we feel angry, the actions that follow can be rather unsettling or violent.
However, this blog … Read more
Why is taking care of myself important? – Part 2 (and how to do it)
This blog will speak about how we will look at why and how we can incorporate short self-care practices into our daily lives.
It is important to understand that self-care and wellbeing are skills and that we get better at … Read more
Why is taking care of myself important? ( Part 1)
Self-care is a very complex and relevant topic. As a society, we’ve been seeing significant increases in rates of depression, anxiety, suicides, and loneliness. This needs to be seen as a mental health crisis.
There are things which are beyond … Read more
The Happiness Myths
In his book, The Happiness Trap (Harris, 2014), Dr. R. Harris analyses the four main myths of happiness.
Myth #1: Happiness as a natural state
According to Dr. Russ Harris, it is a main trait of the western way of … Read more