Alyssa, 24, creative and full of potential, begins her day every morning the same way: phone in hand, scrolling through Instagram. She sees friends traveling, celebrating promotions, or sipping coffee in picture-perfect cafés. At first, it feels harmless — just a bit of fun. But deep down, she starts to feel left behind. Her ownContinue reading “How Social Media Affects Our Mental Wellness”
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The 7 Pillars of Wellbeing: How to Build a Life That Feels Whole
Wellbeing isn’t just the absence of illness — it’s the presence of vitality, purpose, and connection. It’s the art of living a life that feels balanced and whole. Yes, sleep, nutrition, and exercise matter — but true wellbeing goes beyond physical health. It’s about weaving together the threads that create resilience, joy, and meaning. ResearchersContinue reading “The 7 Pillars of Wellbeing: How to Build a Life That Feels Whole”
Extraordinary Care: Building A Relationship That Lasts
Daniel and Maya had been married for 10 years and had two kids. Life was busy but good. Daniel worked hard, paid the bills, fixed things around the house, and made sure the family had what they needed. One night, after the kids were asleep, Maya said softly, ‘I don’t feel loved anymore.’ Daniel wasContinue reading “Extraordinary Care: Building A Relationship That Lasts”
Breaking the Bonds: How Relational Trauma Fuels the Addiction Cycle
Sarah grew up in a home where emotions were unpredictable. Her mother’s moods shifted without warning—laughter could dissolve into silence, warmth into withdrawal, and light conversation into sudden anger. Sarah learned to stay small, to stay quiet, and to believe that her presence was a problem. As an adult, she felt invisible, insecure and empty.Continue reading “Breaking the Bonds: How Relational Trauma Fuels the Addiction Cycle”
More than a Buzzword: What “Trauma-Informed Practice” Really Means
You’ve probably heard the word trauma-informed popping up a lot—on websites, in trainings, or in program descriptions. But sometimes it’s used so loosely that it just sounds like another buzzword. At its core, being trauma-informed means truly understanding how past hurts and overwhelming experiences affect people—and making sure we respond in ways that bring healing, not moreContinue reading “More than a Buzzword: What “Trauma-Informed Practice” Really Means”
Relational Trauma Repair: Healing Where It Hurts Most
Many people associate trauma with a single, major event like a car crash or a natural disaster. However, for many of us, the most profound pain comes not from a single blow, but from a series of small, repeated hurts within our closest relationships. This is known as relational trauma. What is Relational Trauma? RelationalContinue reading “Relational Trauma Repair: Healing Where It Hurts Most”
Essential Skills to Overcome Mental Roadblocks
Essential Thinking Skills to Recognize and Overcome Mental Roadblocks. Imagine this… You send an important email to your manager early in the morning—a detailed project update you’re proud of. At first, you feel good. But as the hours pass and there’s no reply, you start to feeling uneasy and doubt creeps in.“Did I mess somethingContinue reading “Essential Skills to Overcome Mental Roadblocks”
Real and Long Lasting Self-Care: The Heart of True Well-Being
You wake up one morning feeling drained, even after a full night’s sleep. You think, Maybe I just need a treat. So you book a spa session, buy your favourite coffee, and scroll through travel blogs dreaming of a weekend getaway. For a moment, you feel lighter. But by evening, the heaviness returns.You wonder: Isn’tContinue reading “Real and Long Lasting Self-Care: The Heart of True Well-Being”
Meet Your Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?
When I was a young counsellor, I remember a particular session that was unnerving for me. I was in a session with one of my married couple client. We started well talking about their improvements in their relationship thus far. They were both laughing away telling me of all the things that they have beenContinue reading “Meet Your Inner Critic: Friend or Foe?”
The Power of Self-Compassion
While we often extend compassion and kindness to others, we find it challenging to offer the same to ourselves. In our own times of suffering or pain, we can become our harshest critics. Instead of kindness, we bombard ourselves with negative thoughts: “You are not good enough,” “You are a loser,” “Nobody likes you,” “See, I told you, you are a mistake and a failure.” These self-condemnations are deeply painful.
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