What do we do when our core needs are not met? Feeling seen, heard and accepted are essential needs for a joyful life. When these needs are met, we feel we belong, we feel safe enough to explore, grow and learn. However, as we look around, we notice that instead of...
It can be particularly challenging to work with sexual abuse victims when years later they carry self-negative beliefs about themselves and a lot of self-blame and shame. We say in psychology that feelings of guilt and shame are the two hardest feelings the human...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a sign of lingering trauma, a constant reminder that there is something within us that we need to address. Until we are ready to ask for help, receive support, and work through the pain, PTSD continues to demand recognition. If...
There is a general notion that if two people love each other, they can live together happily. No doubt, love is the most beautiful feeling in every relationship, but is it enough for a successful one? Well, it is not; love is the fundamental base of every relation....
Is it just me or this lockdown feel much harder than a first one? Is it the weather or the shorter days which can affect our mood? Is it the harder restrictions on travel or it just wintertime when our mood is lower in general? In the summer lockdown, the weather was...
