Author: mindmosaic
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Yhprum’s Law
Ever heard of Yhprum’s Law? It’s Murphy’s Law spelled backwards and its meaning flips the script too: “𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.” During a counselling lecture, I once mixed up the order of topics. I was supposed to start with types of therapy, but I began with the importance of empathy instead.…
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🍽️ What Biryani Taught Me About Instructional Design
If the ADDIE model were a dish, it would be biryani. Not the quick, rushed kind. I’m talking about the real one. The kind that’s slow-cooked, rich in layers, full of flavor, and leaves you wanting more. Just like a good learning experience should. Let me explain: 🔍 A is for Analyze Before you cook,…
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 (𝗛𝗶𝗻𝘁: 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀)
A 10-year-old asked me, “Can I rewrite this activity in emoji language instead of words?” I laughed. He didn’t. He was dead serious. And honestly… he was on to something. As a curriculum developer with 18+ years of watching every generation evolve. From dial-up digital natives to full-blown AI-first kids, here’s the blunt truth: Gen…
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Navigating Relationships: Healing vs. Loneliness
She told me she wasn’t ready for a relationship. She needed time to “find herself,” to heal from the past. To build a life that didn’t revolve around anyone else. Fair. But a few weeks later, she was already talking to someone new. Not because she had finished healing. But because loneliness is louder than…
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Inside the Therapy Room
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🛋️ “Oh no, my therapist will think I’m crazy.” I’ve heard this line more times than I can count. Usually followed by a nervous laugh, averted eyes, or a sheepish smile. But here’s the truthAs a psychologist with over a decade of experience, I can assure you I don’t think you’re crazy. I think you’re…
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Anxiety Traffic: When Your Mind Hits a Mental Jam
Have you ever been stuck in traffic? Cars are bumper to bumper. Horns are blaring. The GPS reroutes endlessly. You feel like you’re going nowhere. That’s exactly what anxiety feels like inside your brain. Each thought is a vehicle, racing, honking, trying to push through.But there’s no clear lane. No exits. No space to breathe.…
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𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲
A psychologist reviews The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — insights, pros, cons, and why it’s a must-read for trauma recovery and therapy.
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐃. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬.
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Although originally written for depression, the tools in this book are powerful anxiety-busters. Dr. Burns simplifies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into everyday language. You learn how your thoughts especially those sneaky negative ones fuel anxiety and more importantly, how to challenge them like a mental ninja. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥: I often use similar techniques…
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𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥
After 18 years as a psychologist, I’ve realized building a strong relationship with a client is like making a healthy mocktail. Both need the right mix, patience and care. Here’s how: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭Like a good base in a drink, trust is the foundation. Without it, nothing works. Trust takes time, honesty and a safe…
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Case Study: Navigating Anxiety with a Narcissistic Parent
In therapy, I worked with a client who faced significant anxiety while dealing with a narcissistic parent. Constantly criticized, undermined, and blamed, the client struggled to build self-confidence. The unpredictable cycle of love and rejection from their parent left them feeling emotionally exhausted. Together, we identified patterns in their interactions, helping them understand the dynamics…