Have you ever thought about running a marathon? Neither have I. But I have wondered what it takes to run the 26.2-mile (42km) race. This year, a good friend of mine, Colin Miller, completed his second marathon in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has raised £1,000 (RM6,000) for Alzheimer’s Scotland. Colin and I have been friends since […]
June 2024
Balancing acceptance and change: the groundbreaking influence of Marsha Linehan
“You can’t think yourself into new ways of acting; you only can act yourself into new ways of thinking.” Marsha Linehan is a name that stands out for her contributions to psychology and psychotherapy, particularly in the development of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Born in 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Linehan’s early life was marked by […]
Do you experience panic attacks? Here are 6 strategies that can bring relief
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes, often without an obvious trigger. They can be extremely distressing and debilitating, impacting our quality of life. Understanding panic attacks, recognising their signs, and knowing how to manage them can improve our ability to cope with these overwhelming experiences. A panic […]