Narcissist Personality Disorder
Exert from https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/narcissistic-abuse-recover-heal/ Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition marked by a grand level of self-importance, an intense need for excessive admiration and attention from others, and a general lack of empathy for others. People with NPD display extreme confidence while also being unable to gracefully accept even small criticisms or complaints. Symptoms […]
Stonewalling in Relationships
How Stonewalling Can Hurt Your Relationship By Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT What Are Signs or Examples of Stonewalling? Many times, stonewalling in a relationship is obvious. However, it also can be subtle and you may not realize that you or your partner are engaging in the behavior. Signs of stonewalling can include: What Does Stonewalling […]
Gaslighting
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, gaslighting can happen in a variety of ways. Some examples include: How gaslighting works Gaslighting is a method of gaining control over someone else. It works by breaking down a person’s trust in themselves while increasing how much they trust or depend on the abusive person. In relationships, […]
The Benefits of Counselling
Anxiety and depression can kill. These are major factors that subsequently result in self-harm and suicide once neglected, hence, the need for professional help and counselling therapies. Apart from this, stigmatising the idea of seeking professional help to treat mental health issues, should be put to a stop. Seeking professional assistance should also be normalised […]
Being Sincere with Yourself
I received a New Years gif yesterday saying in 2023, we have 365 days to celebrate and 365 days to make changes. With that in mind, let’s look at 2023 as a year to achieve some of the things we want for ourselves. But where to start! How to Start! My first recommendation is to […]
The dangers of making others happy before yourself
Are you always making others happy before yourself? You might be a people-pleaser. Here’s why this pattern of behaviour can actually cause more harm than good.
The difference between emotions and feelings (and why it matters)
What’s the difference between emotions and feelings? While the words are often used interchangeably, they actually mean two different things.
Is it really possible to live a balanced life?
Are you leading a balanced life? If you’re feeling like you haven’t had any “me time” in a long time, then the answer is probably no. So, how can you achieve one?
What is counselling? Here’s who it’s for and how it helps
What is counselling? What’s the difference between a counsellor vs psychologist? And how could speaking with a counsellor help you? Keep reading to find out.
