What is Free Association?
We all have problems, and life isn’t same for all. The intensity and severity of problems ranges from a daily to-do list of tasks that are racing through our minds or a massive problem gnawing away at us all the
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Therapy
What to do When your Teen doesn’t want Therapy
The concept of therapy is a fast growing one in today’s world. The world is changing as a result of this new thought and these fresh perspectives on mental health issues. Change is quite scary. In today’s world, mental health
Education
The Interpretations of Dreams by Sigmund Freud
Do you remember what you dreamed about last night? Or did you sleep through the entire night without dreaming? If you had a dream, was it pleasant or unpleasant? Dreams feel like a blur between what is real and unreal.
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of self-harm and suicide. Please proceed with caution. Self-harm, especially in the form of cutting or burning, has been romanticised as well as stigmatised. A plethora of myths surrounds Deliberate Self-harm (DSH) or Non-suicidal
Parenting
Psychology of Sibling Relationships: Understanding Their Impact
Do you have any siblings or are you an only child? Have you ever wished you had siblings or didn’t have them? There probably were days when the grass seemed greener on the other side. Despite all the challenges and
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Socio-Cultural Differences in Child’s Environment and its Effect on Child-Rearing Practices and Development
Culture is defined as “the totality of socially transmitted behaviour patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions and all other human work and thought characteristic of a community or peculiar to a society or class”. It is the total of the attainment and
Self Help
Fawning: Trauma, People-Pleasing, and Healing
Trauma overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope with stressful incidents. FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE and FAWNING are the four known fear responses. Fawning refers to a coping mechanism which is characterized by resorting to people pleasing and submissive behaviors. It aids
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Relationship
The Psychology Behind the Silent Treatment
Silent treatment is a frame of passionate mishandling where one individual denies communicating with another. This gesture can beget confusion, stress, and emotional pain. Understanding the psychology behind the silent treatment can help you feel it, address it, and ease
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Understanding Atelophobia: The Fear of Imperfection and How to Overcome It
An intense fear of imperfection, where individuals tend to harshly judge themselves for being not perfect and set unachievable goals. This may sound like one of the symptoms of OCD but it is called Atelophobia. Let’s learn the causes, symptoms,
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Behaviour Modification Therapy
You always procrastinate on your daily tasks. You have tried several times to change this behaviour. Do you find it hard and feel like it is impossible? You’re not alone, and behaviour modification therapy might be just what you need.