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Cultural Mourning and Grief: How Rituals Help Us Heal and Adapt After Loss

Grief is a natural and universal experience. Kübler-Ross classified the experience of grief into five stages, including: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance (Clarke, 2023). But the phenomenon of grief is so much more than that. It is a truly

Parenting Positive

The Psychology Behind Care, Compliance, and Childhood Emotional Needs

From the time a child is born till they grow up, parents are quite literally the primary source of validation, recognition and ultimately comfort. Being ‘good’ and being ‘obedient or compliant’ are often qualities that receive praise from society. For

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Catharsis on Paper: Poetry for Processing Emotions 

Oftentimes, when verbally conversing about our experiences and struggles becomes difficult, we turn to expression through writing. Whether it be a few messy scribbles on the edge of a notebook or the notes section of our phones, sometimes expression through

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Nasal Reconstruction Surgery: Restoring Function and Enhancing Appearance

Nasal reconstruction surgery serves dual functions beyond aesthetics because it restores both functionality and appearance for patients with injuries and congenital issues, and skin cancer treatments. The delicate procedure merges medical precision with artistic expertise to restore breathing functions while

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What Different Cultures Teach Us About Healthy Grieving

Grief is perhaps the most universal of all human experiences. Still, the traditions or “rules” around how one is allowed to grieve, how far into the future, and what we do about it, vary enormously from one culture to another.

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The Psychology Behind Soft Toys Attachment 

People commonly believe that soft toys exist only for children because they fill nursery shelves with colourful bears, and children use plush rabbits during their bedtime routines before bringing their stuffed companions to school for comfort. A hidden truth remains

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Choosing the Right Therapist: Red Flags You Should Never Ignore 

“I want to try therapy.” A statement that is so bold and requires umpteen amounts of courage to be said, especially in today’s society, therapy remains stigmatised to a great extent. But when one has taken the courage to opt

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Cancel Culture: Accountability or Modern-Day Public Shaming?

Say “cancel culture” in a room and you’ll probably get a dozen reactions at once. For some, it’s the internet finally holding people accountable. For others, it’s more like an angry mob with no interest in hearing the other side.

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Family Expectations and the Emotional Burden of Doctoral Life

Doctoral research is normally thought of as a lofty and mentally stimulating endeavour. But beneath the mental ideal lies a collection of personal and social weights which doctoral students silently bear. Among them are the most significant marital expectations, familial