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Neuropsychotherapy: How it can help anxiety and depression

Neuropsychotherapy is an approach to mental health counselling that considers the relationship between the mind, brain, body, environment, social interaction, and well-being. Neuropsychotherapy...

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Pornography and Depression: is there a link?

We know for a fact that porn has been around ever since the 19th century. More specifically, pornographic materials have become popular shortly after we began perfecting photography and motion...

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Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?

Introduction For many of us, alcohol consumption is a normal part of life. Yet while we may happily drink it, we may not really know what alcohol does to us. For example, if asked the question ‘is...

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15 New Can Do Home Date Night Activities

Whether it’s a night at the movies or a delicious dinner at your favourite restaurant, going out on a date is a great excuse to get dressed up and do a little romancing. But making special memories...

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Crystals for anxiety: do they actually work?

Crystal therapy is one of a range of complementary and alternative therapies. These therapies may be used alongside or instead of conventional treatments (BetterHealth Channel, 2021). Examples include...

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Disenfranchised Grief – What is it, and how to cope?

Though unpleasant and painful, grief is something we’ve all experienced (or will experience) at some point in our life. Whether it’s triggered by divorce, the passing of a loved one, or a sick pet you...

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Essential Oils for Grief: Do They Work?

Can you use essential oils for grief? Grief is often described as a feeling of deep sorrow, especially when related to the death of a loved one. It is also often an emotional roller coaster. During the...

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5 Stages to Deal with Relationship Grief

We all know that relationships are a source of happiness, fulfillment, and emotional support. Our significant other is the one we share our joys or achievements with and the one we rely on to be there...

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Relationship Grief Stage 1: Denial

Grief is part of life. Whether it’s the consequence of breakup, separation, divorce, or death, we experience grief every time we lose someone (or something) that held special meaning to us. Despite...

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Relationship Grief Stage 2: Anger

In one of our previous articles, we began exploring the five stages of relationship grief by looking at denial as the first stage of the process. Even though the pain associated with loss seems...

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Relationship Grief Stage 4: Depression

What happens when you stop bargaining because you realise that all hope is lost and there’s no way you’re going to get back with your ex? On the one hand, you’re forced to come to terms with your new...

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Relationship Grief Stage 5: Acceptance

Finally! After months of emotional suffering, anger, bargaining, and uncontrollable crying, you reach the final stage of relationship grief – acceptance. This is the point where, even though you might...

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Things That Could Help You Get Over A Breakup At Home

When relationships end, people can experience a wide range of emotions, like sadness, anger, or even fear. Even when the relationship wasn’t particularly happy, people might still suffer its loss with...

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Difficulty Swallowing: Tips to Relieve Anxiety Symptoms

Do you sometimes have difficulty swallowing? Perhaps you feel as though something is stuck in your throat, or your throat feels scratchy?  You may even have a choking sensation as you try to swallow....

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Anxiety and transitioning back to the workplace – 5 Traps to be aware of

Many of us have been working from home during the pandemic, but now restrictions are beginning to ease and businesses are welcoming staff back into shared work environments. While we may be looking...

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Female-Led Relationships: Are They Healthy?

As far as traditional gender norms go in the nuclear family, men are the breadwinners and dominant force in the relationship, while women are the homemakers and submissive. But what happens when this...

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Separation Anxiety in Adults: Five Powerful Tips to Overcome It

People often associate separation anxiety with children and pets. However, adults can also experience anxiety when separated from the people they care about. Divorces, breakups, separations, and even...

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Are You Self-Medicating for Anxiety?

Sometimes, you may not even notice that you have anxiety. You might think those small habits that are coping mechanisms are normal. But they could be self-destructive. That’s why it’s important to take...

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Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationships: 4 Strategies to Fix Yours

Our culture tells us that one of the most important relationships is the mother-daughter relationship. We’re expected to have a relationship that consists of heartfelt Mother’s Day cards, hour-long...

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Gottman Therapy: How it Can Help Your Relationship

No one ever said relationships are easy. What’s important is that when things get tough, you and your partner work together to get to a place where you both feel safe and that you can trust the other...

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