7 Benefits of talking to a counsellor over a relative or friend There is nothing as hurtful as hearing something that you confided in one person coming from someone else. The last thing you need is for your problems to be aired out in public. A lot of friendships and relationships have broken because of…
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12 Benefits of Talk Therapy As human beings, talking is one of our built-in therapeutic way of dealing with emotions, crises, or trauma. We use our words to express our feelings. Even if we may not be able to come up with a solution to what we may be going through. Be it a severe…
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It is not possible for me to do an all comprehensive list of when you need to see a counselor, but below I have compiled a list that may guide you in when to do so. Symptoms that may be warning signs you need to see a mental health professional Excessive worrying or feeling sad…
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The 3 Cs that can come in handy for your relationship The beginning of any romantic relationship is a period filled with fun, excitement, and happiness. You may be thinking about your partner all day, and you probably view him or her as the greatest human being in the whole world. Eventually, however, the flood…
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When walking down the aisle, nobody ever thinks that things will get to the point of breaking up/divorce but then, life happens. Divorce only sounds easy on the tongue but the process is not easy. It is one that if not handled well can leave one scarred for life. Sometimes people are afraid of divorce…
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We all want to be loved, we all want to have that special someone in our lives. In a perfect world, it would be so but the truth is, the world is far from perfect. Sometimes it’s a season of love and the only person surrounding you is yourself so what do you do? I…
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Gone are the days when we used to date blindly and just have to trust the other person simply because they have said they love us. In the 21st century, ‘I Love you is no longer a phrase to guarantee trust. We exercise what I would like to call, “Cautious dating” Dating can be very…
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Previously I have been blogging mainly about self-development and motivation. If you have had the privilege of reading my previous posts, you have noticed that most of them centre around the mind. How you think affects how you feel and how you feel ultimately affects how you act or react to any given situation. If…
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Below I explain some simple facts regarding mental health. I prefer speaking of mental health and not mental disorders because; I believe mental health focuses more on a balanced perspective of one’s well-being while mental disorders focus more on the negatives and challenges. What is mental health in my layman’s terms? When I refer to…
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Our early connection to sound is an undeniable truth of music’s power. That’s why when babies are crying we sing lullabies for them and even when we try to get them to sleep, the power of music resonates with us all from a very tender age. The ear is active even in the womb before…
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