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....
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 the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other. People experiencing high levels of stress frequently report difficulty...
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies What Is Gender Dysphoria? Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth....
The Importance of Recognising Intersectionality in the Therapy Room Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, it refers to the complex and cumulative way in...
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. These experiences...
The Importance of Boredom for Good Mental Health In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid. However, boredom is not the enemy it is often...
The “window of tolerance” is a concept introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel that refers to the optimal zone of arousal in which a person can function effectively and respond to stress in a regulated way. When individuals are within their window of tolerance, they...
What Is Stimming and How Can It Help Neurodivergent People? Often neurodivergent clients engage in behaviours known as “stimming.” Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behaviour, can include a wide range of actions like hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, or repeating...
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