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Cultural Mourning: The Hidden Psychological Impact of Losing Heritage

Culture is an umbrella of shared customs, rituals, languages, art and more that empowers individuals with a sense of identity and helps make sense of the world around them. However, this framework is disintegrating for millions of people worldwide. The

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Feeling Stuck or Numb? How Individual Therapy Can Help You Move Forward

Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride that never stops. Although it runs constantly, you may feel as if you’re not moving anywhere. This can stem from multiple areas of your life. Your career can make you feel stuck. You

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8 Key Conversations Every Family Should Have About Estate Planning

Taking the wheel when talking about your estate might be your best shot at making sure that your family and estate flow harmoniously, even to the next generation, without inheritance squabbles smearing your family name and legacy. Here are some

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Digital Intimacy vs. Real Connection: Are We Emotionally Connected or Just Plugged In?

No longer merely applications on a cellphone, social media has become an ensemble of media for communication, friendship, partnership, romantic relationships, and intimacy. Over the years, with the growth of social media, it has become more and more of an

Self Help

The Psychology of Self-Compassion: More powerful than self-esteem? 

We are often told that we are special and unique because we can do or achieve anything. That confidence is enough to get everything done. From a young age, our worth is attached to our achievements. An instance of this

Therapy

Reparenting Yourself: A Self-Healing Trend Rooted in Therapy

Reparenting is a self-care method by which individuals consciously provide themselves with the nurturing, safety, and emotional support that may have been lacking in their early developmental years. Reconnecting with the “inner child” is the central aspect. Doing so would

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The Psychology Behind Internet Virality 

We live in a world where a simple dance video or a cat meme can reach millions of people and become a conversation starter very easily. But what makes this happen? Why do certain videos and pictures go viral, while

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The Science Behind Colour and Emotion

When you open your eyes, you encounter several visual stimuli. The wondrous workings of the optic system make it possible for any individual to perceive not only the object but also its characteristics, like shape, size, brightness, depth, motion and

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Why We Love Personality Quizzes: The Lure of Self-Categorisation

If you have ever come across terms like MBTI, the various personality types, the type A or the type B friend poll and so on and thought of taking a little personality quiz yourself, this article is just the right

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The Psychology of Decision Paralysis

Picture this: You have finally arrived home after a long day to a tasty dinner. Comfortably settled on the couch with a plate of steaming hot food, your favourite kind, you grab the remote. The television comes to life, granting