Understanding OCD: Debunking Myths and Offering Hope
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a term that is often misused in everyday conversations. Many people casually refer to it when discussing someone who prefers order or cleanliness, reinforcing a stereotype that portrays OCD as merely a quirk or personality trait. However, this perception, heavily influenced by media portrayals, does a disservice to those who genuinely […]
Hope for love: Can couples’ counselling rescue your marriage?
Relationship psychologist Barbara De Angelis reminds us, “Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It is something you do”. Part of “doing marriage” entails keeping our relationships in good health. A good marriage is not created by luck, it is created by effort. Perhaps your marriage may benefit from […]
Healing Trauma: An Integrated Approach to Mental Health
It was the unbearable strain of her high-conflict marriage that compelled Kim (*name changed), a working mother of two, to seek mental health support through psychotherapy. Facing ongoing emotional abuse and episodes of physical aggression within her eight-year marriage, Kim felt overwhelmed and trapped in a cycle of despair and hopelessness. Her system in a […]