Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other. People experiencing high levels of stress frequently report difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrefreshed. Over time, the...
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Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Understanding and Coping Strategies
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. This dissonance can affect individuals of all ages,...
Adapting the Duluth Model: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV). Developed in the 1980s by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project in Duluth, Minnesota, it is centred on the concept of power and control as a...
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P. Johnson introduced a framework that significantly altered our understanding of domestic violence: the Typology of Domestic Violence. His work aimed to clarify the diverse forms and dynamics of intimate partner violence (IPV), highlighting that not...
Understanding Intersectionality in the Therapy Room: A Comprehensive Guide
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 which different forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism,...
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 are commonly categorised into three domains: Abuse:...
Is Mindfulness Simply Creative Boredom?
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being. But a question often arises—could mindfulness just be a form of structured boredom? Or does...
The Power of Boredom: Why It’s Essential for Good Mental Health
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...
I’m Dead. Now What?
This isn’t about what happens to us after we die. That great mystery is, as yet, unknown. This is about what we leave behind for our loved ones. Are they left to deal with a mountain of paperwork and questions, along with their grief? Or can they take a deep breath,...