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Self-Esteem Improvement Many factors can impact one’s self-esteem negatively. It could be one significant event that made someone feel embarrassed in a social situation that also impact one’s perceived self-value. It also can stem from repetitive events or episodes of certain experiences in life. I have worked with numerous clients with self-esteem issues by gathering […]
Knowing your attachment style can help you have a secure and lasting relationship. Do you ever feel like you are not getting your emotional needs met by your partner? Or when you think things are going well in a relationship, suddenly, your partner starts to become distant? Or there’s that person that comes across […]
The Difference Between Laziness, Lack of Motivation, and Depression Being lazy, demotivated, and depressed often seems so similar that when you try to get rid of any of them, you find it tough to differentiate in the first place. Having the proper understanding of the problem makes it easy to get the correct solution without […]
Have you ever been told, “think positive” or “look at the positive of the situation”? Well, many pieces of research show that positive thoughts do affect your mental and physical health in a very positive way. These studies prove that positive thinkers tend to be less stressed, healthier, and have better overall health. Well, setbacks […]
Why is identity an important concept? You may think identity is the role we play and the position we achieve, but it is more than that. Identity is about what you think about yourselves and how you see yourself. Also, it is about your mindset that belongs to your surroundings, the place you live […]
When you go through a trauma, your brain typically fails to perform. It shifts to survival mode, ultimately affecting your mental health, memory, brain functioning, and brain structure. Moreover, after facing trauma, you cannot usually survive in your routine. There is a considerable difference between trauma brain vs normal brain, but in most cases, the […]
In, Courage Isn’t a Buzzword, It’s a Daily Practice, we delved into three types of courage: Telling, Trying, and Trusting. In the spirit of change that comes with the fall season, we spoke with Rakshanda – A South Asian Art Therapist living in Canada, who graciously shared her story of courage that helped her move through times […]
Self care is the ultimate buzz word in therapy. We are bombarded with reminders to practice self care as a coping skill, to decrease stress, to recharge our batteries. But what actually constitutes self care? Visions of spa days and yoga classes come to mind, but seem out of reach for a typical day as […]
One of the many things untreated trauma impacts is your ability to tolerate making mistakes. This reaction happens because past trauma can cloud you. So mistakes & failures FEEL scary, unsafe, & catastrophic (even when they FACTUALLY aren’t). Check out this week’s blog to learn more about how to tap into the wisdom of making […]
