Being balanced, by being authentic
All my life, I have heard my family blame it on me for choosing to study psychology.
“You think too much, shouldnβt have let you study psychology.”
FOMO: Parental Anxiety During Exams
I wake up to a flood of messages from school groups
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Podcast: Broken children living in grown bodies
Talking about dysfunctional family dynamics isnβt easy, especially in a culture that constantly emphasizes the importance of loving your family.
When Our Kids Carry the Weight of the World
My daughter recently shared something that worried me. She told me that some of her friends say things like βI would rather dieβ
The Empathy deficit in Interview Panels
“The first impression often foreshadows the final outcome.” Never have I understood the rationale behind the hostility, belittling, and stress tactics used by interview panels
From Shadows to Recognition: A Therapistβs Public Dilemma
“Never have I ever!” It’s a game we often play at parties or gatherings, and one statement I used to share in my mental health professional (MHP) group was: “Never have I ever had a client jump
No Perfect Playbook: Embracing the Realities of Parenting
I have a dear friend whoβs a passionate cricket enthusiast, but watching a match with him can be nerve-wracking. He critiques every move, every decision the captain
The Pressure to Be Extraordinary: A Reflection on School Billboards
A row of billboards caught my attention today morning. I live in an area densely populated with ‘International schools.’ Had I never noticed them before?
When Healing Hurts: The Emotional Toll of Therapist Grief
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The Ripple Effect of Silence: Are We Part of the Problem?
There are moments when I struggle to type even a single word. I write, erase, rephrase, delete, and eventually feel exhausted. To top it off, every time I open LinkedIn there’s