Marriage is a beautiful journey shared between two people who love and cherish each other. However, like any other relationship, it has its share of ups and downs. If not addressed in time, these ups and downs can lead to resentment, misunderstandings and even separation. One of the most effective ways to tackle these issues is through marriage counselling.
In this blog, we will discuss how marriage counselling can help improve your relationship and how it can be beneficial in the long run. Read More»
Body attunement therapy is a powerful tool used for centuries to help people reconnect with their true selves by focusing on the mind-body connection. It is an experiential approach to personal growth and exploration that enables you to tap into deep reservoirs of internal wisdom.
Through body attunement, you can gain insight into who you truly are, what drives your behaviour and emotions and how to find balance in your life. Read More»
Every relationship can benefit from an equal balance of giving and taking. While that sense of give and take may occasionally tip in a different direction from time to time, too much of an imbalance may result in codependency. Codependency occurs when one person compromises far more than the other. It usually involves emotional unavailability from one partner. Seeking couple’s therapy from a psychologist can prove useful. Until then, here are some tips for preventing and tackling codependency. Read More»
If you have experienced a traumatic event, you may be wondering how a counsellor can help you. This article explores how taking part in counselling can help you process and recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read on to find out more!
What is PTSD?
When you experience a traumatic event, it is common to go through a range of emotions. You may experience shock, disbelief or horror. You might feel afraid and find yourself reminded of the traumatic event over and over again. Read More»
Anxiety can range from mild to debilitating, and it tends to cause you to think things are worse than they really are. When you are feeling anxious, your fight or flight response is triggered, and you may experience an increased heart rate, lack of concentration and shallow, fast breathing. There’s not always an identifiable trigger, as a period of anxiety can occur when lots of small stressors build up over time. Read More»
If your teen is having some emotional or psychological problems that you don’t understand and you have decided that the best way to help them would be to go for some family counselling sessions with them, here are some suggestions to keep in mind after you book your first appointment.
Be prepared to hear revelations from your teen that may upset you
At the counselling clinic, you should be prepared for the fact that your teen might confess to having done some things you don’t approve of and that will upset you. Read More»
When a person suffers a bereavement, they may decide not to have grief counselling, even though they could actually greatly benefit from it. Here are some of the reasons why a person might make this mistake.
They mistook their emotional numbness or disassociation for recovery
Everyone reacts differently to bereavement. Whilst a lot of people have a very intense emotional response, which may result in them spending a lot of time crying, talking about the deceased or lashing out in anger, others find that they feel emotionally numb and completely detached from this event. Read More»
Depression is one of those terms that can have a number of different meanings, all of which are quite difficult to identify in medical terms. Anyone who suffers from depression, however, understands its effects, which can range from mild to debilitating.
People who have never suffered from depression tend to think of it as a change in mood, in the way that some people might feel a bit sad or a bit down at times. Read More»
Whether you prefer to avoid pharmaceuticals or you just haven’t had any luck with sleep aids, sometimes medication just isn’t an option for treating your insomnia. Thankfully, it’s not the only option out there. Cognitive behavioural therapy (more commonly known as CBT) is one of the most common methods for treating sleep disorders. Here’s how this psychological treatment works to help alleviate your insomnia.
Step 1: Identifying Negative Thoughts
If you’re like most insomnia sufferers, you likely have a lot of negative thoughts surrounding your condition. Read More»
The identifiers of panic attacks are better understood today than ever before. From difficulty breathing to increased heart rate and a paralysing feeling of terror, a panic attack is no pleasant experience. And while lots of research is being carried out to identify what causes these attacks, the exact cause is still a subject of debate. What’s known is that major life events (or other stressful transitions) can increase the likelihood of an attack. Read More»
