When people think about trauma responses, the most common reactions that come to mind are “fight,” “flight,” or “freeze.” However, there’s a lesser-known but equally significant trauma response called “fawning.” Like the others, Fawning is a survival mechanism triggered when a person perceives danger or threat. It involves an instinctive attempt to appease, please, or submit to others to avoid
Contents What is Anger? Anger is a normal, healthy, basic human emotion that all people experience at times. It is usually triggered by emotional hurt. An experience such as when we feel attacked, frustrated, deceived, invalidated, or unfairly treated may cause us to have feelings of anger. Anger is like an alarm bell that tells us that something is not
I’m So Grateful Many of us loosely use the phrase ‘I’m so grateful’. But do we really know the actual meaning of the word and what it does when we really feel gratitude? Have you ever opened your heart and felt the emotion of gratitude? What is Gratitude? Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. Gratitude is the
What is Hangxiety? It can be nice to go out and enjoy a night of drinking with friends or maybe a few at home. But I think we can all agree that hangovers do not feel great! Hanxiety, also known as hangover anxiety, is a type of anxiety that a person suffers from as a consequence of consuming a lot
Contents Anxiety We all experience feelings of anxiety from time to time. However, some people can have these feelings daily, and in severe cases, people experience feelings of anxiety most of every day. Dealing with anxiety can feel hopeless. Below are three ways that can help you manage anxiety. Meditation Meditation, when used regularly, can help reduce anxiety levels. Even
Everyone experiences anxiety but for some people, anxiety can be debilitating. Anxious thoughts can become so overwhelming that it can be difficult to carry out regular daily life tasks such as work, cleaning, etc. For some people, anxiety can be so debilitating that even the smallest of daily tasks such as brushing their teeth or taking a shower can seem
Online counselling also known as e-counselling or e-therapy, is now a popular way to seek help. Online therapy can be carried out using platforms such as Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. There are many advantages of online counselling and this blog will discuss 3 of those advantages; Accessibility, convenience, and openness.
