What Can You Expect to Get from Talking Therapy? A Guide for Men Talking therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counselling, is a powerful tool for addressing emotional and mental health challenges. Yet for many men, the idea of opening up about personal feelings can...
The Long-Term Effects of Ignoring a Child’s Wants, Needs, Feelings, and Desires Introduction Childhood is a critical period where emotional needs, feelings, and desires are nurtured to build a healthy sense of self. When a child’s emotional world is neglected—whether...
Does Current Culture Around ADHD and ASD Encourage Unmasking or Exacerbate Features? In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of neurodiversity, including conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....
The Pomodoro Technique as a Tool for Alleviating Pain Chronic pain or even temporary discomfort can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to focus, manage daily tasks, or even enjoy moments of rest. While medication and therapies play a significant role in pain...
Taking Down the Decorations: When Christmas Ends and Tensions Remain The Christmas season has a way of bringing people together, often in ways that test the limits of our patience. Families crowd under one roof, old habits resurface, and unspoken tensions can bubble...
The Stresses and Strains of Christmas Celebrations and Their Impact on Mental Health Christmas has always been a season I associate with joy, love, and togetherness. Yet, over the years, I’ve noticed how often the festive season feels more stressful than celebratory....
Introduction to Personality Adaptations The concept of personality adaptations offers a fascinating lens for understanding how individuals develop unique ways to cope with their environments and relationships. Vann Joines, a prominent figure in Transactional Analysis...
Physical Exercise and Mental Health Physical exercise has long been associated with a range of physical health benefits, from reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease to strengthening bones. However, exercise also offers substantial benefits for mental health,...
Understanding Regret Rates for Gender-Affirming Surgery in the UK Gender-affirming surgery is a significant and life-changing procedure for many transgender and non-binary individuals. While such surgeries are designed to improve quality of life, it is important to...