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The Psychology of Perfectionism: Growing Up in the Shadow of Expectations 

Perfectionism has been touted as an indicator of discipline, ambition and high standards. Most educational and cultural systems are characterised by giving positive reinforcements to children who aim at perfection and excellence. This positive framing nonetheless hides the psychological costs

Parenting

The Silent Psychological Shift That Happens When Parents Grow Old

Have you ever heard that watching your parents age affects your emotional health? Have you ever experienced your parents getting old, seeing them forgetting minor things, walking slowly, seeing their energy completely drained and being unable to lift themselves easily impacts

Relationship Social

How Socioeconomic Status Shapes Emotional Intimacy and Relationship Quality

For people who share relational situations with romantic partners to families, to close friends, emotional intimacy is a crucial element of wellbeing, satisfaction, and support. But access to social and psychological resources that promote and support ideal relationships is unequal. Socioeconomic

Industrial

Beyond Advice: Why Validation Often Matters More Than  Solutions

We live in a solution-oriented world. When someone shares a problem, the instinctive  response is often, “Have you tried this?” or “You should do that.” Advice feels helpful, active and efficient. However, in many instances, after the conversation, it can

Positive

Barriers to Play: How Playgrounds Exclude Neurodivergent Children

The playgrounds are often pictured as public areas that are open to all children to play, explore and socialise without any restrictions. Play facilitates physical growth, emotional, creativity, and social skills, which is why it is a very essential aspect

Parenting Relationship Social

How Adolescents Rebuild Emotional Intimacy with Parents

Adolescence is, famously, a season of separation: closed bedroom doors, texts with “k”s, and a world of emotions that is radically out of bounds to the grown-ups who once helped raise them. But beneath that popularised picture of disconnection, another,

Awareness

The Hidden Mental Health Impact of Prolonged Court Cases

When Raj & Trisha  (name changed) finally entered the courtroom for the 37th time in their divorce case, the air in their living room had grown thick with anxiety. For two years, the case had dragged on multiple adjournments, shifting judges

Education Self Help

How Mentorship and Supervision Foster Professional Growth in Psychology

One of the most obvious reasons why psychology professionals tend to grow in confidence is strong mentorship. Practising psychology can be challenging for new practitioners. However,  supervision and guidance can smooth this process. Strong and responsible mentorship helps them understand

Health Relationship

The Silent Struggle in Relationships: Supporting a Partner with Bipolar Disorder

Taking care of a person with Bipolar disorder can be like trying to keep pace with a song that keeps changing when you are trying to tune in. There are some days when the weeks just whiz by in a

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Private Ways to Get Support for Addiction Recovery

Wanting help for addiction can feel heavy. You worry about who will find out. You get anxious about your job. You fear your friends will judge. That fear can keep people stuck. It makes recovery intimidating, even when they just