I have to confess; I have always been resistant to online therapy. As a therapist, I believe in and understand the many non-verbal and biological components of psychotherapy. And, actually, this position is shared by many psychotherapists and is one of the reasons why there
COVID-19 has not only affected global economy on an unprecedented scale but also imposed an array of restrictions on work, home, and social interaction. A growing number of confirmed cases and reported death, has recently hit a grim landmark of 4 million. Conflicting commentaries about
What makes a person strong? Is it enough to have physical power and big muscles to call yourself strong? Or are we talking about intellectual or financial power? And, what about inner strength, the kind of strength that you cannot see but that allows us
Children on the spectrum often have challenges related to social skills. This is typically due to their overall diagnosis. For mainstream children with ASD they often find it hard to navigate social norms, peer pressure, struggle with imaginative/abstract thinking consequently, developing a wider gap between
Losing a loved one can bring up overwhelming, and sometimes, unexpected emotions. It can also evoke physical, cognitive, or at times, spiritual reactions. To some, the experience can be really difficult to work through, and to others, it may feel a little easier to do
Mariam El Halawani, MAATIC Psychological & Counselling Center In a short online based survey ATIC asked “how do you define shaming?” Immediately, clear patterns began to surface; (a) sources of shame can be both internal and external, (b) shame assumes a “norm” from which any
Art Therapy is well integrated in leading hospitals in UK, USA, and Singapore to name but a few, providing a specialized service, in the form of Eating disorder rehabilitation programmes. Art Therapy is a valued asset in the support of Eating Disorders and is an evidence-based treatment. Eating Disorders
Frantically trying to get the kids ready for the new school year? Does the act of juggling your children’s apprehension and your own anxiety for them sound familiar? You are most likely in the realm of transition yourself, as a forced participant or an active
“I feel so sad; I think I may have depression” – have you (or a loved one) ever felt this way? The ambiguity the surrounds mental illness is a problem that many societies face, especially ones where seeking mental health support could be seen as
Adult Colouring Books, A latest Craze with Therapeutic Value Food for thought, why are adult colouring books so popular? The therapeutic benefits of art are nothing new, one of the first psychotherapists to apply colouring as a relaxation technique was Carl G. Jüng in the