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The Psychological Benefits of Friendships
Do you ever spend a day with a close friend and lose track of time? It's almost like you forget your worries and deadlines for some time. They know all your secrets and insecurities. You go to them to vent out after a bad day and to celebrate after a good day. Doesn't...
Tips for Practicing Gratefulness
The art of saying "thank you" and meaning it is on the verge of waning. When was the last time you hugged your mother and thanked her for just existing?! Well, if you need to think about it, then probably not any time in recent memory. No, this is not an attempt to...
How a Professional Therapist Can Help With Your Relationship Issues
Relationships are wonderful to be in. The mutual respect, admiration, and love - it certainly tends to feel euphoric. However, things aren't always as great as it seems. Along with the highs, couples may be faced with horrid lows that may threaten their relationship...
Does Social Media Cause Loneliness?
Gone are the days when one would gather around with friends and family members and play a game of carrom or basketball on a whim. Now, you may find most of us slouching on a couch, endlessly scrolling through a networking platform - usually feeling lonely and sad....
Questions Your Counsellor Might Ask in Premarital Therapy
Deciding to spend the rest of your life with someone as your partner is a big decision. There can be doubts, uncertainties, and misunderstandings stepping into this new stage of your life. Going from being a bachelor to a married couple brings many changes. Hence, it...
How to Cope With Work Stress
Work can be very stressful at times. It does not matter how long you have been working. You could be a student doing a part-time job or a full-time employee. Everybody experiences stress from work. It can be due to work-related pressure, deadlines, and challenging...
What are the Warning Signs of Financial Abuse in a Relationship?
Abuse can come in many forms, even as dowry taken for wedding gifts. Financial abuse is a common form of abuse seen in unhealthy relationships. In such cases, one partner uses money and resources to control the actions of their counterpart. In severe cases, the victim...
Ways to Create Healthy Boundaries In Relationships
Have you been feeling stretched thin lately? Are you constantly stressed about going to work because your colleague keeps taking digs during frequent restroom breaks? Is your partner being a pain in the neck simply by continuously saying things that hurt you? If that...
How to Manage Chronic Pain
The consequences of chronic pain are dire - stress, discomfort, and constant grievance about the way of life. Chronic pain can last longer than six months, affecting your day-to-day functionalities, along with your mental health. It can occur at any time in any part...
The Importance of Honesty in Your Counselling Sessions
A person may lie due to various reasons, be it shame, embarrassment, or just the inability to open up. While some lies may not affect your life, being dishonest in therapy can turn out to be quite counter-productive. Trusting your therapist and being open about your...