Emotional Vs Physical Trauma
Trauma is not the actual event but the long lasting impact left on our minds and bodies after that event that continues to cause physical and psychological harm” – Gabor Maté Physical and emotional pain are both perceived similarly by the brain. However, because emotional pain is not necessarily caused by physical causes, it can
Therapy Room Reflections #1: Conversations That May Resonate
Some things I said to my patients that might resonate with others too: As a parent, you’re usually trying to respond to your child/children’s needs. However, when your own emotional reserve is depleted, your behaviour can be more impulsive, reactive, and not what you genuinely want. That doesn’t make you a bad parent. Just a
Are Medications Bad for Mental Health Issues?
Treatment of people with medications when they present with issues related to their mood, motivation, sleep, stress, fears and doubts, worries and feelings should be based on their journey as individuals and not just physical signs and symptoms. Physical health can be seriously affected by poor emotional and mental wellbeing; however, management in these cases
Understanding And Managing Anxiety
All Emotions Are Normal. Over the years, the desire to succeed and present an impressive image to others has perhaps led us down the path where acknowledging emotions and experiences that are deeply uncomfortable and painful has become very uncommon. On the occasions where these feelings are acknowledged, they are either conveyed as tokenisms (superficial
Assertive Communication: Expressing Yourself With Confidence
Communication is a skill. The ability to respectfully articulate our thoughts and emotions in a clear and effective manner without degrading or humiliating others is assertive communication. However, even when we try our best to be mindful of others and convey our thoughts and feelings with respect, others can take offence or become aggressive towards
A Fix Or A Crutch?
Children require unconditional emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial support, especially in their formative years. When we show preferences amongst our children based on certain criteria like academic performances, physical appearances, athletic skills, or creativity, we start to create a void and a complex in our children’s minds. The children who are given more suffer gravely
