Mind Matters
Bereavement and Loss
Loss is an inevitable part of the human experience, yet it is among the most profound challenges we will ever face. Grief rarely follows a linear path or a predictable timeline; instead, it is a deeply personal and often turbulent process that can affect your...
Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety often coexist, creating a draining cycle of persistent worry, low mood, and emotional exhaustion. Depression can manifest as a heavy sense of hopelessness, a loss of interest in once-loved activities, or a chronic lack of energy. Conversely,...
Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy originally developed to treat personality disorders and interpersonal conflicts. Today, it is widely recognized as a gold-standard treatment for anyone struggling with intense emotions,...
Reclaiming the Present: A Clinical Guide to Mindfulness and Healing
In my clinical work—both in private practice and within rehabilitative hospital settings—I have found that most of our psychological suffering stems from a single source: we are rarely where our bodies are. We are either reliving the past or "pre-living" the...
The Radical Act of Self-Love: A Clinical Guide to Living Your Truth
In my practice, I often tell clients that we all have only one primary job in this world: to love ourselves. This isn't a "nice-to-have" or a luxury; it is a fundamental responsibility. To love yourself is to take full ownership of your life. It means recognizing...
Understanding Narcissistic Family Structures
To understand the impact of a narcissistic family, it is helpful first to establish what constitutes a healthy family environment. While "family" today takes many forms—ranging from single-parent households and same-sex couples to close-knit friend groups—the...
Narcissistic Family Structures
This discussion is on the makeup of a narcissistic family structure. We first discuss healthy families so that we can compare those to the unhealthy narcissistic family structure. If you or someone you love is in a narcissistic family or comes from one, then...
Understanding Gaslighting: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Your Reality
Gaslighting is a sophisticated form of emotional abuse designed to make a person question their own judgment, memory, and perception of reality. While frequently associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it can occur in any high-conflict relationship. The...
Effective communication skills
Below is a short discussion on the communication strategy of negotiating a compromise. Most couples struggle with this and the below may help. However, whatever kind of relationship you may be in, this skill will be useful. Negotiating a compromise Couples do not...
Recognising Narcissistic Personality Disorder (and what to do if you are in a relationship with a narcissist)
In recent years, the term "narcissism" has become a frequent topic of public conversation. As a clinician, I believe it is essential to move beyond the buzzwords and understand the psychological foundations of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and the impact...
Communication in a relationship
Relationships are difficult for most of us. It is also such a big topic so I have decided to write a little about communication in this article. I will write other articles on relationships generally and about communication specifically in future articles. But...
“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.”
– Abraham Maslow, American psychologist, 1972
“What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.”
– Abraham Maslow, American psychologist, 1972