Couples Counselling: The Benefits for your Relationship and Mental Health
Couples counselling (also called couples therapy or marriage counselling) helps two partners work on relationship issues together. It gives a structured space to talk, change patterns, improve communication skills and build connection. It may happen face to face or through online Couples Counselling sessions. At Clarity Mind Therapy, we offer both!
Applying a Trauma-Informed Care Perspective
In the trauma-informed model, we shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
It’s a compassionate way of understanding that these behaviours and manifestations are often attempts to cope with overwhelming emotional pain, not simply intentional bad choices or failures.
The Difference between Anxiety and Stress
Stress and anxiety, although sharing many overlapping symptoms, are different to one another. Stress is often short-term and triggered by an external stimulus whereas anxiety is a mental health condition that is long-term and more due to more internal precipitants.
Unlocking Emotional Healing: A Beginner’s Guide to Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that helps individuals break free from deep-seated emotional patterns and lead more fulfilling lives. Developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young, this therapy combines elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and gestalt therapy. It works on the present issues while allowing for understanding and overcoming of emotional patterns through schema therapy.
Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of African Psychology: Origins, Schools of Thought, Practices, and Its Intrinsic Value
African Psychology is a growing form of Indigenous Psychology that attempts to bring more relevant perspectives into the therapy room within African settings. It attempts to incorporate cultural and religious beliefs, worldviews and traditions into a Westernized psychology.
Embracing Authenticity: The Power of Gender-Affirming Therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Gender-affirming therapy allow mental health support and services for gender diversity as well as for clients within the LGBTQ+ community free of stigma or discrimination.
Finding the men in mental health
Men's mental health is a critical component of overall well-being as is true with all people. Just as physical health is crucial, emotional and mental well-being play an equally vital role in leading a fulfilling life. The pressures of modern society, ranging from career expectations to family responsibilities, can take a toll on mental health. Ignoring these challenges can lead to serious consequences such as depression and anxiety symptoms in men, affecting not only the individual but also their relationships and daily functioning. By addressing mental health proactively, men can cultivate resilience, manage stress, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Dream Interpretation: Answering the phone
Dream interpretation is the art of deciphering the dream symbols, emotions, and narratives presented in your dreams. It involves translating the language of the unconscious into conscious understanding. Dream analysis, on the other hand, goes a step further by exploring the underlying meanings and connections between dream symbolism and waking life. Both practices provide a window into the depths of your mind, revealing insights and revelations that may not be readily apparent in your conscious awareness.