3 simple ways to calm down your anxiety

You may even have experienced faster breathing, restlessness, dizziness, and rapid or irregular heartbeat. All these are signs of anxiety…

What about teenagers’ mental fitness? – A thought to address

Goal setting is extremely important to the therapeutic process. It anchors…

Setting Therapeutic Goals

Goal setting is extremely important to the therapeutic process. It anchors…

Why the Therapeutic Alliance matters?

The therapeutic alliance is the quality of the relationship between a therapist and client over time…

Assert Yourself – The Basics of Communication Style

Assertiveness is a style of communication that is firm but respectful. It allows you to set boundaries…

The Art and Science of Feedback

One of the most important interpersonal communication skills in maintaining healthy personal and…

“This” can be avoided by knowing the patterns of effective communication

In therapy, clients often say that it’s hard to communicate their feelings. This is…

Depression: A misunderstood and loosely used term

“I am feeling very depressed.” “Rains make the day so dull and depressing.” ‘“My friend is depressed about getting scolded by her parents.” How often do we or hear others say this? Ever wondered what the terms “depressed” or “depressive” really mean? Depression- using the word wisely Depression, as a mental health condition, is greatly… Continue reading Depression: A misunderstood and loosely used term

Emotional Flooding

Emotional Flooding Are you getting emotionally flooded? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your emotions have felt out of control, overwhelming, almost primitive in their intensity? You might recognise that this experience feels qualitatively different from being a little upset or anxious or frustrated. It is different because when one feels emotionally… Continue reading Emotional Flooding

Art of Relationships

Art of Relationships Breaking dysfunctional, cyclical patterns in relationships Relationships aren’t easy, and the closer the relationship, such as that with a spouse, the more difficult it gets. Conflict is inevitable in relationships, however, how a couple deals with conflict forms a key contributor to the overall health of a relationship. Each couple in a relationship… Continue reading Art of Relationships