Trauma isn't just an experience; it's the invisible footprint that past hardships can leave on our lives. We often cannot control or recognise these footprints because they are like storms within us or emotional turmoil within us. Let's examine the 7 signs of trauma that can damage your mental health ...
Date Posted: September 26, 2023
Categories: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Complex PTSD, Mindfulness Meditation, ...
Written By:
Reena Goenka
Facing important examinations? Does it seem complicated? Is the milieu of the exam overwhelming or confusing? Do you have it all sorted out, but find the unwanted advice doled out by “well-wishers” pushing you to the edge? Do you find it hard to sift through sensible helpful suggestions and meaningless preaching from the pulpit?
Apr 25
Categories: Academic Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Executive ...
Written By:
Mini Nair
Sasha was a popular teenage girl with a great sense of humour. Other teens were attracted to her because of her outgoing and friendly nature. Little did her peers know that she suffered from social anxiety. She often worried ...
Jan 30
Categories: Friendships, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Social Isolation, Teenage Issues
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Setting boundaries ...
Sep 18
Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Family Problems, Oppositional & Defiant ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Parents and teenagers often get frustrated with one another because they feel as if they are misunderstood and unheard. As a parent, if you understand some of the developmental needs of a teenager, you may feel less stressed when they act out. Here are some key points on how you can better communicate with your teenager.1. Social ...
Jun 21
Categories: Parenting, Teenage Issues
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
The modern teenager is under immense social and academic pressure. Not only are teenagers going through rapid hormonal and brain changes, their social life is also rapidly changing with the advancement of social media. Some parents struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with their teenager because teens and parents tend to view ...
Jun 21
Categories: Parenting, Teenage Issues
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Often frustrated, disappointed, or angry? Learn how shifting your expectations can create more peace and well-being.Let's talk about expectations. You've recently moved to a new country, or perhaps you're an expat already well adjusted to living abroad. Do your expectations influence ...
Jun 5
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Emotional ...
Written By:
Robert Oleskevich @ Hero's Journey Therapy
I had the pleasure of meeting with an old colleague today, after many years. While we were catching up on times past, we happened to chance upon a topic about which we both share very similar views. The question I am referring to is one that most people are either shy to discuss or wish did not exist. However, the fact is that the ...
May 16
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Teenage Issues
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Image Credits: pixabay.com (CC0 Public Domain)How do I begin to define the mother-daughter relationship? I for one think that it's very dynamic and complex.Its dynamism is due to the natural progression of life. Mothers start out as primary caregivers and role models for their young ...
Feb 26
Categories: Family Problems, Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, Parenting, ...
Written By:
Miss Psychobabble
Recently, I've heard accounts of cyberbullies targeting persons with mental health issues, particularly cult show fanbases posting on Tumblr and various blogging platforms. These cyberbullies allegedly send hate messages, feeding on the posters' anxieties with some even urging their prey to ...
Dec 29
Categories: Anxiety, Bullying, Depression, Suicide Prevention, Teenage Issues
Written By:
Kay Vardeleon
Again this afternoon, like in many of my counseling sessions, a hurting Mom cried. She said, "My husband and I have invested much time and money on our son, and he's still violent and in alcoholism and drug addiction." This Mom's energy and hope are progressively being siphoned to ...
May 22
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Parenting, Teenage Issues
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
When Dino came with his Mom to see me, I wasn't sure if he was going to get sick, tremble, or shout. He was frozen, unmovable. He refused to speak and looked like Rambo while glaring at his Mom. His eyes flashed a lot of anger while his Mom was telling me their story..The tears of his Mom laid ...
Jan 22
Categories: Family Problems, Parenting, Teenage Issues
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Parents are always focused on what is good for their kids. However, what most parents don’t realize is, that what kids needs above all else are two parents that get along, support each other and work as team, especially when it comes to parenting. So many couples grossly underestimate how ...
Nov 21
Categories: Blended Family Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Couple ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA
The author sees that there are many factors contributing to the over diagnosis of ADHD. In the United States, there are social, medical and parenting forces at play that contribute to more than 4.4 million children between the ages of 4 to 17 years old having an ADHD diagnosis and a dramatic ...
Oct 3
Categories: Academic Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ...
Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA