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The Art of Forgiveness And Letting Go (Especially When It Doesn't Come Easy)
Struggling to forgive someone? This post explores why forgiveness isn't about a perfect apology, but about you letting go. The author, raised to say...
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Psychologist Review: Giraffes Can’t Dance |How Can We Move Past Performance Anxiety|
This excerpt explores performance anxiety through a children's book about a giraffe. Feeling anxious before a performance is a common experience. The story encourages...
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(Un)popular Opinion: Never Have I Ever… Cheated! |Psychology of Infidelity|
Infidelity's sting goes beyond betrayal, argues this excerpt. Using "Never Have I Ever" as an example, the author explores the psychology of infidelity. While...
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What 'Darlings' Teaches Us About Abuse In Relationships
This excerpt discusses abuse in relationships. A movie, Darlings, caused a stir for showing a wife fighting back against her abuser. The author argues...
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Why Has Nobody Told Me (About) This (Book) Before? |Practical Mental Health Strategies|
This review explores "Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?" by Julie Smith. Despite skepticism about self-help books, the reviewer, a therapist, found it...
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Bump Out of the Closet : An Emotional Journey Of Pregnancy
This excerpt explores the emotional journey of unplanned pregnancy. Unlike planned journeys, there's no time to adjust. The sudden reality brings confusion, fear, and...
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Swindler Science: A Therapist's Breakdown Of The Emotional Manipulation Of Tinder Swindler
This excerpt explores emotional manipulation in online dating through "The Tinder Swindler." Simon Leviev showered his dates with gifts and luxury experiences, creating an...
Emotional Health
Why Your Pregnancy Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect—And What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Pregnancy is often depicted as a flawless journey, but the reality is far from perfect. Here’s why you don’t need to have everything figured...
Emotional Self-Care
Pregnancy Is a Mental Health Journey—Here’s How to Prepare Your Mind for the Transition
Pregnancy is a journey that transcends physical changes—it’s an emotional, psychological, and spiritual transformation. Here’s how to prepare your mind for the transition and...
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Why Do We Reject Rejection? | When Feedback Hurts : Understanding Rejection Sensitivity |
Rushabh felt hurt by his team's feedback, despite its constructive nature. This stemmed from his high rejection sensitivity, possibly linked to past experiences like...
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Money Matters In Mental Health
We are living through unprecedented times, the effects of the pandemic are not only felt in the now but will also be felt for...
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Relationships In Lockdown
The lockdown (for the second time) may seem like a whole new curveball for couples. Living in the same environment or in a long-distance...