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To fascinate or be fascinated? That is the question…..
The distinction between being fascinated and seeking to fascinate others has significant psychological implications.
Apr 4, 20252 min read
Superwoman Syndrome: Pressure to be Practically Perfect in Every Way!!!
From a young age, women are socialised to be self-sufficient, nurturing and impeccably organised, setting the stage for unrealistic demands.
Mar 21, 20252 min read
The Power of Laughter: How Humour Strengthens Relationships
Being able to laugh at the same things with your partner creates shared moments of joy and connection.
Mar 10, 20252 min read
Actions based on values
In the context of therapy refer to the conscious choices and behaviours that align with a person’s core beliefs, principles and goals, guide
Feb 25, 20252 min read
Are people who have affairs victims of their own internal chemical system?
Are people who have affairs victims of their own internal chemical system?
Jan 22, 20252 min read
Safety tips and safety plan for Self- Harm
Step 1 = Use grounding exercises to help feel more grounded-(box breathing, senses exercise, plays back against the wall)
Jan 22, 20251 min read
Reparenting: What needs were not met when you were a child?
- [ ] Challenge negative self-talk - [ ] Regularly test your beliefs? - [ ] Create a positive and healthy self-view - [ ] Establish healthy boundaries - [ ] Learn how to self-soothe - [ ] Generate emotional regulation and frustration tolerance - [ ] Practice communication skills - [ ] Give yourself routine and structure - [ ] Exercise accountability - [ ] Trust yourself - [ ] Find time to be playful - [ ] Empower yourself with self-compassion and self-awareness - [ ] Establ
Jan 22, 20251 min read
Some women feel as though they need to do it all.
Juggle a career at the highest level, be the best chief, have the best possible home, the cleanest environment, be the fittest, slimmest,...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
We sometimes find ourselves doing things that don’t fit with our beliefs.
We like to hold ourselves up to certain standards, but our actions do not always match up…. At times, we may gossip yet have a belief...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
Attention Seeking:
We are meant to evolve out of attention seeking behaviours. For some this happens at the toddler stage. If however, their needs are not...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
What is Limerence?
Limerence describes the experience of having an uncontrollable desire for someone. An obsession that consumes a person’s thoughts,...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
Compulsive giving can be a sign of co-dependency.
When we give too much, it can be detrimental to our health both emotionally and physically. It can also lead to a toxic relationship of...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
In the therapy room: There is no place for sympathy and can cause harm to the client.
When you express sympathy, it can lead to feelings of being misunderstood and judged. When we relate with sympathy, we move into...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
In the therapy room: Inadequately trained therapists pose risk to trauma patients/clients in psychotherapy.
Without the right training therapists run the risk of re-traumatising. Clients may shut down and dive into deep depression and cause...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
In the therapy room: Self disclosure
When self-disclosure is more beneficial to the therapist than the client it causes insecurity to the client and the client may feel...
Jan 22, 20251 min read
In the therapy room: The secretive personality.
keeping secrets is a universal experience and can protect your sense of self by keeping good and safe boundaries. Being too secretive can...
Jan 22, 20252 min read
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