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Awareness

Understanding Food, Memory, and Generational Trauma through Psychological Lens

Did you know that our eating habits are inherently tied to the trauma we may have inherited from our ancestors? Yes! Our current relationship with food can be traced back to the diverse struggles faced by our previous generations and

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Strategies to Strengthen Communication in Your Marriage

Good communique paperwork is the foundation of any proper relationship; in an intimate court inclusive of marriage, it plays a completely important function. For two people to share their lives harmoniously and continue to be close, they need to be

Awareness

The ‘Almost Syndrome’: The Mental Strain of Falling Short

Do you remember feeling a single step from triumph? Or even so close to getting the prize that never came after the last round? Scoring 99 but with an eye on 100 is what the “Almost Syndrome” refers to, psychologists

Self Help

Psychology behind External Validation

External validation is the approval we seek from others to feel accepted and included. At some point in life, we all desire this validation for who we are and what we do, which may be something as broad as how

Life Style

Psychology behind Hedonic Treadmill

Hedonic treadmill, So what it is? The term seems very puzzling itself. It is a reflection of an individual’s uncertain changes in moods. The level of happiness often changes after experiencing a positive or negative life event, but eventually, we

Self Help

How to deal with Frustration 

Frustration is a temporary mental state that impairs a person’s ability to think clearly and comprehend effectively. Frustration makes a person irritated and with a frustrated mind; they are unable to handle the situation properly. One may start to feel

Parenting

The Psychology Behind Mother-Daughter Relationships

As a daughter, have you ever identified which set of behaviours you might have emulated from your mother and how your actions can be starkly different from your mother’s own? It can reveal a lot about you as a person

Awareness Therapy

Is it possible to treat people with Substance Use Disorders using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? 

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) can be defined as “a cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems” (APA, 2013). It can arise from a maladaptive pattern of behaviours and

Awareness

The Compassion Trap: How Empathy Could Become a Liability 

Compassion is counted as a virtue—a fundamental quality that fosters good relationships, makes others feel comfortable, and provides the emotional boost that enables people to operate well within society. However, there is also too much of a good thing. The concept is

Parenting

What Does It Mean to Have a Favourite Child? 

Do Parents Really Have a Favourite Child?  “I love all my children equally.” Over time, generations of parents have repeated this same phrase. But according to recent studies, favouritism might be far more prevalent than most parents are aware of. Based on