I’ve noticed something about myself during periods of transition. The more uncertain life feels, the more determined I become to keep moving. I make plans, organise, research, and think three steps ahead. Momentum offers comfort. Only recently have I started wondering whether all that movement is really about the future. Or whether some of it […]
When the Old Life Is Gone, and the New One Hasn’t Arrived Read More »
If you’ve watched Inside Out 2, you might still be holding onto some of its most powerful moments. What struck me most is how beautifully the film mirrors what happens in our brains and how EMDR therapy works. However, at the risk of oversimplifying the brain’s complex processes, I’ll preface with a caveat: While Inside
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Our emotions significantly influence our reactions to events, how we interact with others, and our self-perception. But understanding these emotions can often be like trying to decipher a foreign language. The Change Triangle, for those unfamiliar, is a framework designed to clarify our emotional responses and steer us toward healthier emotional well-being. What is the
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In trauma-focused therapy, understanding and managing trauma symptoms is paramount. However, explaining trauma often feels like trying to illustrate the concept of colour to someone who has never seen it. To demystify this, let’s picture our mind as a garden and our emotional state as the ever-changing weather that affects this garden. Trauma’s Mark: The
Gardens Amidst Storms: A Metaphorical Understanding of Trauma Read More »
Imagine this: You are lost in a city without a map or GPS, wandering aimlessly, hoping to find your destination. Sounds frustrating, right? That’s what therapy can feel like without well-defined goals. Contrary to popular belief fueled by TV shows, therapy isn’t about venting your feelings and suddenly getting enlightened by the therapist’s wisdom. It’s
Navigating Therapy with Purpose: A Guide to Setting Effective Goals Read More »
At this point, you might be wondering why you need to add another item to your already overwhelming list. I mean, shouldn’t therapy be spontaneous? I just want to talk, my therapist says something profound and voila, I’m a changed person! However, unlike the scripted, well-articulated versions of what popular TV shows depict, there is
Why Therapy Goals Are Important – And 5 tips on setting them Read More »
Imagine you’re walking a tightrope. On one side, there’s your demanding job with its looming deadlines and high-pressure tasks. On the other side, there’s your personal life, brimming with family responsibilities and the need for self-care. While trying to maintain balance, feelings of worry, anxiety, frustration, or sadness start to weigh you down. This is
Balancing Life’s Tightrope: Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy Read More »
Picture this: you’re standing on the edge of a diving board, high above a pool. You know the water will be chilly, the impact will make you gasp, and the experience is unlike any you’ve had before. Yet, you also know that once you’re in the water, you’ll adjust to the temperature, your strokes will
7 Common Worries About Starting Therapy (and How to Overcome Them) Read More »