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— Sayli Anavkar (Highly Sensitive Person, EMDR Therapist and Psychologist) Sensitivity often gets misunderstood or undervalued, especially in cultures that prize toughness, speed, or emotional restraint. Being sensitive isn’t a flaw. It’s a natural, biological trait. Accepting that you are highly sensitive can be both liberating and challenging. Here’s a guide to help you accept and even appreciate – your sensitivity. 1. Understand What It Means Being highly sensitive (often
— Shagun Tiwari What is Hypnotherapy, and How is it Related to Hypnosis? Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that leverages hypnosis to create a calm, focused state of mind, allowing individuals to connect deeply with their inner selves. Hypnosis serves as the medium through which meaningful therapeutic work is facilitated. It can be likened to a guided meditative state, where the therapist helps you safely explore and address core issues
“Living with vaginismus felt isolating and frustrating. Every intimate moment was marked by pain, fear, and shame. Despite trying to relax, my body would involuntarily tighten, making intimacy feel impossible.” This common experience has been shared by many women who have struggled with vaginismus. What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles, making it difficult or impossible for penetration. It is a reflex
When clients come to me overwhelmed by unresolved memories or struggling with issues they can’t quite put into words, I often introduce them to EMDR therapy. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is not just a technique – it’s a journey toward healing and self-understanding. EMDR is a therapeutic approach that helps people process past experiences and memories that continue to affect their mental and emotional well-being. What makes
– Benaaz Irani Imagine this: you’re scrolling through your favourite social media app when you come across a post calling someone out for something they said or did years ago. The comments section is a firestorm of hate, and before you know it, that person’s career, reputation, and mental health are crumbling. Sounds familiar? This is cancel culture. Cancel culture, at its core, was meant to hold people accountable, especially those in
– Saiyami Juvekar Imagine trying to describe the complexities of the human mind with a mere set of instructions. It’s like explaining the taste of chocolate to someone who has never had it. How do you convey the nuances, the sweetness, the richness? In the realm of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), metaphors serve as powerful tools to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and lived experiences, making them invaluable
— Saiyami Juvekar Imagine being hit by an avalanche. That’s what experiencing Trauma can feel like. As therapists, we are often faced with clients who feel stuck in their past experiences. It is as if they have been buried so deep under the magnitude of emotions and distress that it seems impossible to overcome. Despite our best efforts, we may sometimes fall short of helping trauma survivors fully heal or
— Saiyami Juvekar Have you ever found yourself in a therapy session, watching a client struggle to move forward while you feel like you’re both stuck in quicksand? It’s a frustrating experience many therapists encounter, especially when working with trauma survivors. In this blog, we’ll explore three common roadblocks in trauma recovery—lack of flexibility, control-seeking behaviours, and fixed life assumptions—and how you can use ACT techniques to help your clients
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Oct 2024
Therapy Didn’t Work for Me – Until It Did
— Shagun Tiwari Before I promote therapy, I want to share how it has impacted my own journey. Before I found the ‘right’ therapist, I tried therapy twice—somewhat recklessly—when I didn’t know how to handle all the discomfort I was feeling. I’d been thinking about starting therapy since I was 22, but over time, I realised that simply wanting to go wasn’t enough to embrace the process of therapeutic change.
— Shagun Tiwari A support group is a safe, structured environment where individuals facing common struggles or concerns—such as grief, mental health issues, addiction, or chronic illness—meet to share their stories, experiences, and insights. These groups can be facilitated by a trained therapist, counsellor, or even a peer leader with lived experience. Group spaces can take various forms, from in-person meetings to online gatherings, offering flexibility and access for different
