Tag: counselling
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Inside the Therapy Room
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ποΈ βOh no, my therapist will think Iβm crazy.β Iβve heard this line more times than I can count. Usually followed by a nervous laugh, averted eyes, or a sheepish smile. But hereβs the truthAs a psychologist with over a decade of experience, I can assure you I donβt think youβre crazy. I think youβre…
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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. Thatβs exactly what anxiety feels like inside your brain. Each thought is a vehicle, racing, honking, trying to push through.But thereβs no clear lane. No exits. No space to breathe.…
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A psychologist reviews The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk β insights, pros, cons, and why itβs a must-read for trauma recovery and therapy.
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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…