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Awareness Therapy

Somatic Experiencing and Body-Based Trauma Therapy for Survivors of Known-Perpetrator Abuse

Trauma from a known perpetrator, intimate partner, family member, or trusted guardian, predominantly interpersonal emotional injuries upon survivors that extend beyond memory and cognition and result in post-traumatic stress disorder, physical dysregulation, chronic anxiety, intimacy and trust complications. Talking works, but

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The Cognitive Impact of Performing Rituals Without Understanding

Most of the individuals engage in rituals without understanding their origins and the purpose of their existence. Such practices are evident in festivals, prayers, greetings, family practices and even in workplace ceremonies. They do this frequently due to the fact

Health Travel

Jet-Lagged Minds: How Frequent Travel Disrupts Sleep, Mood, and Mental Clarity

Travel is one of the best ways to release stress, heal and feel more connected to oneself. It has always been romanticised for spiritual rejuvenation and peace. However, we often forget to pay attention to how too much travelling and jet lag

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Why Digital Tools Are Essential for Modern Mental Health

All the stuff we deal with daily, like constant notifications, needing to meet deadlines, and even social media, can create a ton of stress. It’s nice to take a break from all the stuff and let the stress take a

Parenting

The Silent Impact of Emotionally Distant Parents on a Child’s Development

Aradhya is an ideal child, good at studies and active at extra curricular activities. She often brought trophies, medals and stories home; however, there was no one to listen to them. Her parents were busy with their jobs and were

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Trauma-Focused Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by family or trusted people

Physical and emotional betrayal of sexual abuse by a family member or trusted friend may influence the effects of the subject on the survivors in the areas of safety, trust, and relationships. The most basic experiences, like family visits or

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The Ideomotor Effect Explained: How Thoughts Influence Unconscious Movement

Have you ever experienced that you aim to complete your presentation for the project, you are also determined to do so, but suddenly, out of nowhere, you recall that your best friend posed a picture and looked amazing, and now,

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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

Awareness Self Help

Why Chasing Achievement Leads to Burnout and Disconnection

Every morning, Ritu, a 27-year-old law student, wakes up before sunrise. Her schedule is packed: with back-to-back lectures, assignments, mock trials and bar examination preparation. She powers through her day with little sleep, fuelled by lots of caffeine and fear

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Applied Psychology in Action: Training Public Psychologists for Real-World Challenges

Mental health is becoming a hot topic of debate across homes, schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, and friend circles (World Health Organisation [WHO], 2021). The role of psychologists is crucial, as they share their knowledge and experiences, apply theory practically, and support people who