Say No To Emotional Blackmail

Say No To Emotional Blackmail

  Are you always a “Yes” person? If the answer is yes, maybe you will realize people around you always ask you to do something for them and you are the one who doesn’t know how to say no. If you don’t do what other people ask then you might feel very guilty...
Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence The concept of emotional intelligence is different from other, more traditional concepts of intelligence. It refers to our ability to identify, manage, and respond appropriately to emotions in ourselves and others. Emotional intelligence is...
Online Therapy – Are there any Benefits?

Online Therapy – Are there any Benefits?

  Online therapy is shown in research to be just as effective as in-person therapy. (Ref 1) But it gets a bad rap, as it is still quite a new modality compared to traditional counselling sessions, usually face-to-face. However, technology influences every aspect...
Far from Home: Dealing with Homesickness

Far from Home: Dealing with Homesickness

Homesickness is often dismissed as a childish emotion associated with kids leaving home for the first time. While it is a common experience, it isn’t childish or foolish to be homesick. During this pandemic, the yearning for home has been felt more intensely as travel...
Spiralling: Breaking the Cycle of “What Ifs”

Spiralling: Breaking the Cycle of “What Ifs”

During particularly difficult times, people can find themselves feeling stuck within a cycle of worry. Thinking about the worst-case scenario and asking yourself, “what if this really happens?” can trigger a never-ending list of follow up worries and doubts. This is...