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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

Therapy

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

Industrial

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.

Education Parenting

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

Therapy

The Psychology of Rejection Therapy

Rejection is a normal, hurtful situation that elicits emotional pain, self-doubt, and even social banishment. For the majority, the fear of rejection becomes such an immobilising force that it bars personal development, whether in social affairs, the workplace, or artistic

Awareness Social

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

Awareness

Psychological Impacts of Migration on Adolescents 

Adolescence is a critical period for many physiological and psychological changes in a human being. It is essentially a transitional period from a child to a full-blown adult. Thus, making it a significant period of growth and development, in terms

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