When we think about therapy, we often focus on the client’s experience: how we can help them, how to support them effectively, and which evidence-based methods might work best. But it’s worth giving thought to our own experience of therapy, too. If we’ve been in therapy ourselves, we’ll know something of what it’s like to […]
Every day we scroll past dozens of claims about health, politics, psychology, or lifestyle “hacks”. Some are useful, some are harmless, and some are completely untrue yet still shared thousands of times. Misinformation isn’t just “fake news” in the dramatic sense. It can be any claim that sounds convincing, spreads widely, and turns out to […]
October marks National Bullying Prevention Month, reminding us that fostering safe and respectful environments in schools and universities requires more than slogans or posters. Bullying is a complex issue, and simplistic, reactive measures don’t produce lasting change. Adolescents often live intensely in the present, with immediate peer approval outweighing longer-term consequences. This developmental blind spot […]
Every September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month prompts campaigns and reminders to “check in” on the people around us. And while those reminders are important, they often oversimplify what real support looks like. For example, listening is often framed as a soft skill or passive gesture, but it’s one of the most effective acts of care […]
“Mourning is the price we pay for having the courage to love others.” ~ Irvin Yalom As we approach National Grief Awareness Day on August 30, it gives us a chance to reflect on what grief is, how our understanding of it has changed over time, and how we can support ourselves and others through […]
As the International Day of Friendship approaches on July 30, it’s a good time to reflect on what our friendships mean to us. Beyond companionship and laughter, friendships offer a wealth of health benefits that rival the effects of exercise, diet, and sleep. Research consistently shows that strong social ties can help us live longer, […]
