Red Ink and Raised Voices: What are we really teaching?
I hear it over and over again in supervision sessions: ◾ a mentor who once yelled at a trainee that they were unfit for this profession
The violence hidden in voices
Even now, as an adult, her hands tremble every time she writes ‘g’. Her signature has a crooked ‘g’.
The Agony of the Good Child
There was a time I hated hearing the parable of the Prodigal Son in church. For those who don’t know the story it’s about a younger son who
Read to Heal: Book Club
About three months ago, Mamatha Pendyala and I decided to experiment with an idea that was very close to our hearts. We have always loved reading and loved discussing them for hours!
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, shouldn’t have let you study psychology.”
FOMO: Parental Anxiety During Exams
I wake up to a flood of messages from school groups
👉 Has anyone marked East India Company locations?
Podcast: Broken children living in grown bodies
Talking about dysfunctional family dynamics isn’t 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 “I would rather die”
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 Therapist’s 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 who’s 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
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕? 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆, 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔, 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏?
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
When Kindness Stings: Recognizing and Handling Toxic Patterns
Whenever I struggled to get out of a 𝘵𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 that drained me every single time and yet found myself pulled back right into it, the imagery of drowning scorpion worked wonders for me.
Educate, Empower, Engage: A Parent’s Guide to Child Safety Discussions
When it comes to topics like sexual abuse, we often operate at two extremes: either denying its existence in our circles and choosing silence or reacting with pain and anger when violations come to light.
Leadership Styles : Leaving chairs, keeping rats
Over the years I have met people who hug their chairs and swear to never let go, people guarding knowledge fearing they would cease being relevant if they ever shared what they knew and bosses
CYSTERHOOD OF STRENGTH- A PCOS Support Group
As a therapist, I spend my days helping others navigate their emotions, challenges, and uncertainties. But beyond my professional role, I carry a personal struggle, one that many women silently endure. I have PCOS and PMDD.
Bitter Chocolate, Bitter Truths: Has Anything Really Changed?
I recently stumbled upon my tattered copy of Bitter Chocolate, a book that shook me to my core when I first read
Menopause – It’s Not in Our Heads; it’s in Our Hormones!
Over the past few days, there has been a lot of dissing in the menstrual support groups I am part of after an actress commented on social media