The topic of shame has become very popular in recent years, with renowned mental health professionals warning us of the effects of toxic shame on our health and well-being. Identifying toxic shame and how it manages to creep into our lives and relationships (particularly our relationship with ourselves) can be complicated.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy aims to help clients who have difficulty regulating their emotions, who indulge in self-destructive behaviour and / or who have difficulty maintaining good interpersonal relations with others. Can Dialectical Behaviour Therapy help us to lead happier lives?
It isn’t always possible to tell whether physical abuse in a relationship could become an issue in an intimate relationship, however, certain factors can increase the risk of intimate partner violence. It’s essential to be aware of the red flags that indicate that a relationship might become violent and what to do if you feel like your safety (or life) is at risk.
It’s extremely easy to spot the typically obvious Overt Narcissist; they’re non-conformists and are generally speaking, obnoxiously loud, boisterous, insensitive and outspoken. There’s virtually one
Have you been feeling anxious lately? Have you felt paralysed over situations that seem out of your control? Have you wanted to calm down, but
