What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, and which one should I choose?
Psychiatrists and psychologists represent two of the largest groups of clinicians that provide mental health services to the population. They assess and treat individuals with a wide range of mental health needs. However, education and training is where the biggest difference lies between the two. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat mental […]
Understanding Narcissism and Autism: Key Differences and Similarities
Narcissism and autism are two complex psychological conditions that may sometimes overlap, despite having distinct origins and characteristics. This convergence of symptoms often leads to misinterpretations and diagnostic challenges. Through this article, we aim to understand the relationship between narcissism and autism, explore their similarities and differences, learn ways to identify them, and address common […]
Supporting the Supporters: Caregiver Mental Health in Neurodiverse Families
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term for significant difficulties in the development of specific intellectual, motor, language and social skills. Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability (ID) and dyslexia are some of the most common conditions that fall under the neurodiversity paradigm. As a result of these variations, neurodivergent individuals experience and interact in […]
Why Your Social Circle Matters More Than You Think
Your social circle is the one you mingle in almost every single day and it matters more than you think. Whether it’s a holiday or the weekend off, these are the closest people you think of in order to pass your time. These people are your tribe – the ones that shape how you think, […]
Difference between counselling, coaching and psychotherapy
Over the past years, coaching has become a household name. A methodology for facilitating intentional positive change, coaching has become a permanent fixture in organisations (aiding the development of employees from CEO-level to front-line staff) and personal life domains such as relationships, dating, emotions, health, communication, confidence, weight loss or even general life. On the […]
Why Your Attachment Style is Not the Last Word on Your Relationships?
Attachment styles is a concept derived from John Bowlby’s famous attachment theory. It refers to a person’s characteristic ways of being in intimate relationships, often with parents, friends and romantic partners. It is a habitual pattern of expectations, needs, emotions and behaviours in interpersonal interactions and close relationships. Theory of Attachment Styles: Bowlby’s attachment […]
Resolving Conflict in Neurodivergent Relationships in Adults
Neurodiversity refers to the variation in neurological differences that occur naturally in all humans. The term neurodivergence is most commonly used for those with ADHD, autism or co-occurring ADHD and autism. While we are familiar with these terms, neurodivergent relationships in adults are often unexplored or highlighted based on deficits rather than strengths. They are […]
Body Based Somatic Therapy and Healing: What is Your Body Saying to You
Body based somatic therapy is a relatively newer concept gaining impetus in the field of psychology. Unlike other mind-body approaches such as mindfulness meditation, mind-body stress reduction (MBSR), and mindfulness and self-compassion (MSC), body based somatic therapy hasn’t hit the mainstream. In simple terms, body based somatic therapy is a treatment focusing on the body […]
EMDR Therapy – All You Need to Know
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy consists of a structured set of protocols and procedures based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model that aims to treat traumatic memories and their associated stress symptoms. It was introduced by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It was the year of Shapiro’s famous walk […]
Too Much or Not Enough? How Self-Worth Myths Fuel Chronic Self-Doubt
Self-worth was first defined in psychology as the alignment of an individual’s achievements with their personal goals. In other words, if a person’s achievements are in line with their self-set personal goals, they experience self-worth or may have the thought, “I am worthy.” But is that a thought any of us have in today’s times? […]