How to Balance Ambitious Goals with Mental Health: A Holistic Approach As women navigating our ambitious goals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure of achieving what we set out to do. Balancing those high aspirations with mental health can seem like trying to juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle—exciting yet risky! However, …
Psychology has come a long way in understanding mental health and well-being.! Over the years, the field has moved from focusing on behaviour, to emphasising mindset, and now increasingly recognises the importance of the body through somatic and embodiment practices. This shift reflects a deeper understanding of how interconnected our minds and bodies are. Let’s …
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is rooted in the theories of Sigmund Freud and has evolved significantly since its inception. The therapy approach focuses on the psychological roots of emotional suffering. It is one of my favourite approaches to modern therapy because it focuses on what I value most: self-reflection, self-examination, and using the relationship between therapist and …
In previous articles, I’ve been introducing some of the mental health approaches that are available for those interested in understanding, or possibly even looking for, psychotherapy. As no two people are the same, the approaches of one psychotherapist might be very different from those of another and may therefore appeal to one person while another …
In the digital age, social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives. Behind the filters and carefully curated posts, however, some concerning behavioural patterns emerged that provide insight into our minds. Have you ever heard of trauma dumping or of the Main Character Syndrome? They are very much connected as both stem from …
Have you ever considered seeking mental health treatment but were confused about which therapeutic approach might be right for you? The abundance of approaches, from psychodynamic theories in psychotherapy to cognitive, dialectical, humanistic, existential, and schema-oriented interventions, may leave some people confused and lost. Which therapy may be the one that suits your personality, goals, …
Mental Health is important I am surprised when I hear people talk about psychotherapy as if it was something embarrassing. Mental Health is so vital for humans. Not just to be able to exist in this world, but to strive in it. While the Western understanding of health seems to be the absence of any …
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