Category: Self-Esteem & Identity
Internal conflicts between parts of self can drain energy and keep people stuck. Learn how IFS and EFT understand and resolve these inner polarities. Internal Conflicts Between Parts of Self…
Learn how low self-worth and depression reinforce each other, what low self-worth really is, and how compassionate therapy using CBT, ACT, and IFS can help restore confidence and emotional wellbeing.…
Why Developmental and Complex Trauma Is the Most Complicated and Long-Term Form of Psychological Treatment Developmental and complex trauma are widely recognized as the most challenging forms of trauma to…
Trust as the Foundation of Psychological Health Trust is a core psychological function. At its most basic level, trust is the belief that we can rely on ourselves, other people,…
Life is full of ups and downs, and at times, we all face distressing situations that test our emotional and psychological endurance. Distress tolerance, the ability to withstand and manage…
Understanding Complex Trauma: How It Differs from PTSD and How Therapy Can Help Many people seek therapy knowing something from their past still affects them—but struggle to name it. They…
Winter Blues: Causes, Symptoms, and Seasonal Mood Changes The winter blues are a common, temporary drop in mood, energy, and motivation experienced during the colder months. As autumn turns to…
How Cognitive Schemas and Core Beliefs Shape Our Thoughts and Behaviour Our psychological system is remarkably adaptive. From early experiences, especially those involving unmet needs or emotional pain, our minds…
Understanding Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) and Their Impact on Mental Health Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) are deeply held beliefs and emotional patterns about oneself and the world that develop early…
How Caregiving Adults Shape a Child’s Capacity for Emotional Regulation And How Therapy Can Heal What Was Missed From the very beginning of life, children rely on caregivers not just…
