Caring Matters
I cringe every time I see a little child singing like a nightingale or twirling like a graceful gazelle on the numerous talent shows on television. The audience is rapturous and the media goes gaga over [Read More]
We bring our mindset into every area of experience. Your mindset is characterized by your way of thinking about what happens to you and what you can do about it. For instance, if you feel [Read More]
Once upon a time taking care of kids was second nature. However, over time I have come to resent anyone asking about looking out for their kids. Expecting free service as if child care is [Read More]
After a long time, I really enjoyed watching a movie. Christopher Robin, the live-action Disney movie about Winnie-the-Pooh, transported my son and me to the magical world of childhood fantasy. Thankfully, the movie sticks to simplistic storytelling [Read More]
Princess Eugenie’s wedding was beautiful in every way. She looked stunning, her husband looked oh, so madly in love, while mum and sister looked on fondly. However, the most poignant images that stayed with me [Read More]
As a survivor of child sexual abuse (CSA), I know I was a soft target – someone who would not tell because I had no one to tell. Pedophiles instinctively know how to target, groom, [Read More]
Conation has been derived from a Latin word- conatus which refers to an impulse or reflexive action towards an effort. Our mind consists of three parts- cognitive, affective and conative. Conation is the sum of one’s [Read More]
Holding Space in therapeutic terms means being totally present for someone. Accepting their faults, issues, and struggles. Not having expectations, not judging or criticizing. In this climate of total acceptance, healing happens. Holding space is [Read More]
Even though I have been a lapsed Catholic for a long time, the sexual abuse of children by priests feels like a personal affront. I am appalled and ashamed of the horrendous child sex abuse and cover-up [Read More]
In today’s world, our kids need to know how to instinctively protect themselves. Whom to trust? How to remain safe? How to act in times of potential danger? Many a time instead of nurturing and [Read More]