The concept of golden child or black sheep
The concept “golden child” or “ black sheep” within a family can significantly shape your identity and emotional well-being. This can be particularly troublesome for women as they transition into adulthood. From a therapeutic perspective, these roles can have profound, often detrimental, effects on your mental health, relationships, and self-perception. The Concept of the Golden […]
Living in an Emotional Prison?
######## Living In An Emotional Prison? ######## The concept of “Living In An Emotional Prison” refers to the psychological and emotional barriers that people construct, often unconsciously, which confines them and limits their ability to experience life fully. These prisons are built from a combination of past experiences and beliefs, learned behaviours, societal expectations, […]
Healthy Attachment Needs
Healthy attachment needs are fundamental to a child’s emotional and psychological development. Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby and later expanded by Mary Ainsworth, posits that the bonds formed between a child and their primary caregivers significantly influence the child’s emotional security, social relationships, and overall mental health. ### Role of Healthy Attachment Needs […]
Far From Normal
Becoming Aware In the quiet moments between the rush of daily life, when the world outside fades into a soft hum and the cacophony of responsibilities recedes, you may find yourself confronted with a startling realization: your life has drifted far from what you once deemed ‘normal.’ The routines that once provided structure and […]
Mental Health Diagnosis – fact or fiction
Is receiving a mental health diagnosis fact or fiction? It can often feel like a label that defines us. It can cast shadows over our true selves crafting a narrative that suggests we are fundamentally flawed or disordered. This perspective can be insidious, leading us to internalize a sense of shame or inferiority. It can […]
The Detrimental Effects of Anger
While it’s a natural and normal emotion, the detrimental effects of anger can negatively impact various aspects of our lives. Unfortunately, we are not taught how to process and manage anger effectively. There are times when feeling angry is completely understandable of course. Sadly, when it becomes overwhelming or uncontrollable, it can pose devastating outcomes […]
Flexible Mind or a Fixed Mind?
Do you have a flexible mind or a fixed one? Posing the question do you have a flexible mind or a fixed mind is an interesting one. If you ask most people they will almost certainly describe themselves as having a flexible or open mind but the reality is often very different. They just don’t […]
How to find a good Therapist
Many people who are in need of emotional support from a professional are not sure where to start so, here are my thoughts on how to find a good therapist for you. There are many types of therapy available and you need to find one that suits your particular personality and needs. The main ones […]
9 Tips to Beat Stress and Anxiety
Here are 9 tips for beating stress and anxiety which you can start implementing today. They will help you start taking back control of your life so you can stop living in fear. When we experience heightened stress and anxiety our body may feel a number of physical sensations. These could include feeling faint […]
