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Boundaries

Why they matter and how to set them.

Healthy boundaries are essential for our emotional and mental health, and they are an integral part of self-care.

Boundaries are the limits and guidelines we set for ourselves in different areas of our lives, such as our relationships, work, and personal space. They define what is acceptable and unacceptable for us, and they help us protect our well-being and maintain healthy relationships.

The importance of selfishness

Looking after yourself is the best thing you can do for others

Selfishness is often considered a negative trait, associated with greed, narcissism, and a disregard for others. However, when examined from a different perspective, selfishness can have surprising value. This article challenges the traditional notion of selfishness and explores how prioritizing personal well-being can lead to positive outcomes for individuals and, ultimately, society as a whole.

Anxious attachment

Worried about your relationships? Read on...

Anxious attachment is a concept in psychology that relates to a specific style of attachment in interpersonal relationships. It is one of the three attachment styles identified by psychologist Mary Ainsworth, along with secure attachment and avoidant attachment. Anxious attachment is also known as anxious-preoccupied attachment or simply as an anxious style.

Assertiveness

Your bill of assertive rights

You may disagree with me about assertiveness, but do I have a right to my opinion?

Emotional Literacy

Exploring the core emotions

What are emotions and what do they mean?

The value of group therapy

"It's through others that we develop into ourselves. Group therapy is an ideal crucible for personal change precisely because it offers so many mirrors." - Irvin Yalom

Neurodivergence

More common than you might think

In a world that prizes efficiency, uniformity, and "normality," neurodivergence reminds us that diversity isn't just about visible traits — it's also about how we think and feel. And that kind of diversity can be a deep wellspring of resilience, insight, and change.