The festive holiday season is typically seen as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and depression for many people. In this article, we will discuss what festive holiday stress is, its causes, signs to look out for, and ways to manage it. What is […]
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World Mental Health Day 2023: Good mental health begins with us
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, and it is essential to recognise there is no health without mental health. As well as our individual duty to take care of ourselves, it’s also a collective responsibility to look after one another. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day has been […]
How can we set respectful boundaries with our parents?
The title question for this blog post came from one of our followers on social media who asked us how they can set clear boundaries with their parents, now that they’re an adult and living independently. It’s an important question, especially since many people feel conflicting feelings about their parents, and how much of a […]
How to deal with your inner critic
“The day you stop criticising other people is the day you have officially stopped criticising yourself. When you no longer feel the need to compare, it means you’ve stopped using other people as a litmus test for your own self-worth.” ~ Samara O’Shea We’ve all been there – caught in the grip of our relentless […]
Group therapy: what is it and how can it help you?
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. The group typically consists of five to fifteen clients who meet for an hour or two each week. Conducted online or in person, group therapy can be an ideal choice for addressing concerns and […]
Are you self-gaslighting? Here’s how to tell…
Self-gaslighting is a form of emotional stress involving manipulating yourself into doubting your thoughts, feelings, and reality. It happens internally, where a person sends a message to themselves that they are remembering things incorrectly or that their feelings are invalid. Here are some examples of what self-gaslighting looks like: Minimising your accomplishments: You might tell […]