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Embracing Your Whole Self: A Psychologist’s Guide to Self-Compassion
As a psychologist, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse number of individuals, and a recurring theme I’ve observed is a common struggle we all face: the challenge of being truly compassionate towards ourselves. While we often extend kindness and understanding to others, turning that same warmth inward can feel surprisingly difficult. Yet, cultivating…
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EMDR Therapy: A Path Towards Healing and Resolution
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful and research-backed approach that has helped countless individuals find relief from the lingering distress of disturbing life experiences. While highly effective on its own, EMDR is often integrated with other therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS),…
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Youth Mental Health: Education for a Resilient Future
This article is about the urgency around youth mental health (adolescents age 12-19 years old), and what we can do to better manage it, with children prior to the age of 10. The urgency surrounding youth mental health cannot be overstated. Statistics paint a stark picture from the World health organisation: The Impact of Social…
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Reimagining Mental Health: A Future of Unity & Access
The current state of mental health is dire, with limited access to care for those who need it most and a fragmented approach that often treats mental health in isolation from other related disciplines. However, if we look ahead to the next decade, there is reason for optimism. By embracing innovative approaches and broadening our…