Caring Matters
Being ostracised is one of the most insidious forms of childhood abuse. As a child, you don’t know how someone who is family rejects you and gives you the silent treatment. It is a passive-aggressive [Read More]
As of date, there have been enough studies to show that meditation is not the cure-all for trauma. In fact, it could bring on further emotional distress and even psychosis to those who have a [Read More]
Today, parents want their children to be the best. To be at the top of life’s game. They strive to make them little geniuses but forget to teach them the essential skills necessary for navigating the [Read More]
Self-esteem is the cornerstone of one’s mental well-being. And, it is inseparable from how we are treated as kids – namely by our parents, siblings, extended family, teachers, and friends. Moreover, the primary influence on [Read More]
As a parent, you are bombarded with advice and tips. But seriously, when you actually get down to raising a kid we really end up replicating our parents in ways that were good and bad. [Read More]
It is easy to incorporate curative movements in your daily activities that are wonderfully beneficial for your mind and body. Scheduling a fixed exercise time is something I find difficult. However, there are some simple [Read More]
In my younger days, as a fan of the famous crime writer Agatha Christie, I was fascinated by how the nondescript sleuth Miss. Marple could solve mysteries while knitting. It felt so silly and impossible [Read More]
The first two years of a child’s life are the most crucial years in shaping the brain of a child. These are the years of right brain development where lies the core of a child’s [Read More]
Childhood abuse is the betrayal of an innocent’s child’s trust in his/her parents and family. The basic premise of the family is the implicit feeling of being loved and cared for. And that they will [Read More]
Relationships are vital to our emotional and physical health. We need to find ways to get connected to another human being who will support us. Moreso, if the connections with our family of origin are [Read More]