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Mindful advice from trauma-informed counsellors and therapists to help you transform your life
Childhood Trauma and Adulthood Autoimmune Diseases
The Impact of Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma encompasses a broad spectrum of adverse experiences, including physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing violence, or living with a parent who has mental illness or substance abuse issues. Such traumatic...
How Emotionally Immature Parents Impact Children’s Emotional Development and Attachment Patterns
Children raised by emotionally immature parents frequently encounter obstacles that influence their emotional growth and patterns of attachment. These initial encounters can have a substantial impact on their capacity to establish positive relationships throughout...
Enhancing Relationships with Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Challenges and disagreements are part of any romantic relationship. As a couples therapist, I witness many couples facing difficult times. However, an effective approach I draw from for dealing with relationship issues is the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Developed...
Dealing with Narcissists in the Workplace
Understanding Narcissism What is Narcissism? Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, an intense need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a significant lack of empathy for others. While...
The Intricate Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health
In recent years, the relationship between gut health and mental health has garnered significant attention in both scientific and public domains. This connection, known as the gut-brain axis, underscores the intricate interplay between our digestive system and brain...
Why all men need therapy
Breaking the Taboo: The Importance of Therapy for Men In our society, men are often taught to suppress their emotions, leading to a stigma around the pursuit of mental health support. This journal post delves into why therapy is crucial for men, especially those who...
Understanding the Stages of Grief
Navigating the Emotional Terrain: Understanding the Stages of Grief Grief is a journey through a landscape of profound emotions, often triggered by the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or a traumatic event. While grief is deeply personal and unique to...
Unveiling the Impact of Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers on Self-Relationship
Understanding Narcissistic Mothers Narcissistic personality disorder is characterised by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. Narcissistic mothers exhibit these traits in their interactions with their children, often...
Understanding Self-abandonment
Understanding Self-abandonment: The Hidden Struggle Within Self-abandonment is a concept that many people may not recognise right away, yet its consequences are widespread. It entails disregarding one's own needs, feelings, and desires in order to appease...
Why Can’t I Remember My Childhood? Exploring the Impact of Trauma on Memory
Why Am I Unable to Recall My Childhood? Examining How Trauma Affects MemoryFor many, childhood memories are vivid and cherished, filled with scenes of laughter and learning. However, some individuals find large portions of their childhood shrouded in fog, their past...
Navigating Emotions
Understanding and Expanding Your Window of Tolerance In the ever-evolving profession of psychotherapy, it is of the utmost importance to have a solid understanding of how individuals deal with stress and emotional issues. One of the fundamental models that provide...
Breaking the Cycle
Understanding and Healing Generational Trauma Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, refers to the phenomenon where trauma experienced in one generation of a family can affect the health and behavior of the generations that...
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