Tedx Application – The 8 phases of breaking free of a toxic family
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t is a great time for the Mental Health community with more and more people sharing their personal stories, the media focusing on the latest research and organisations promoting wellness programs to help staff manage stress levels and hopefully improve …
he principle reason I got involved in Psychotherapy was to make sense of an unhealthy relationship in which I was tightly enmeshed.
The foundation of this relationship was guilt, blame and avoiding taking person responsibility, and I looked to therapy …
have a tendency to swear…alot. Some see it as a bad habit but I personally have no issues with it. However, I’m always curious how others react when I do swear.
Some get offended as it conflicts with their beliefs/value …
have a very low tolerance for any form of bullshi*t and I’ve found many of my clients share this. One of the reasons why therapy is so effective is the congruent nature of the relationship…there are no masks, no filters …
he factors which influence our self-worth varies MASSIVELY.
It can range from “Biological” considerations, such as not being comfortable with our own bodies or being judged for how we look. It could be “Social” influences, such as being treated badly …
have yet to meet anyone who thinks their family is “normal”. When I discuss anything to do with dysfunctional families, I’m always fascinated by the range of responses as I share my thoughts. While a large number are appreciative of …
he art of manipulation is alive and well. I call it an art as its proponents appear to spend years crafting their skills and masterfully pulling the strings of others for their own gain. Instead of using their quick wit, …
t was 4 am. My client woke up as usual to check her phone. A chronic worrier, she was always on high alert, unable to relax for fear that something terrible might happen to someone in the family. This time …