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Riding the Waves of Emotions and Window of Tolerance Concept
We all experience a range of emotions throughout our days and lives. Some days we may feel joyful and content, and other days we may feel upset, sad, or distressed. People and events naturally affect us – losing someone we love often brings deep sadness, even depression. Feeling angry about injustice or atrocities happening in the world is a normal, human response. And feeling anxious before an exam or public speaking is completely natural too. But when sadness, anger, anxiety start to linger over time and take over, they can begin to interfere with everyday life.[...]
Understanding ourselves – ego-state model
In this and my previous blog, I explore some models in psychology, which can be helpful in understanding ourselves, our patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. These models offer a lens through which we can observe ourselves and others, but they are not absolute truths. They are a tool that can be useful for self-reflection […]
Breaking free from the Drama Triangle: How old scripts shape our relationships
We've all heard the saying, "We hear what we want to hear." But do we realise that what we hear is often rooted in the messages we heard and learnt in our childhood. Growing up, we're constantly influenced by the words and actions of our parents, teachers, and others, shaping the way we see ourselves, […]
Can we really change? Insights from Psychotherapy and Neuroscience
Many of us wonder if change is truly possible, especially when deeply ingrained beliefs seem to pull us back into old habits. The question arises: Can we really transform our behaviour and thoughts? To explore this, we can look at insights from psychotherapy and attachment theory, as well as advancements in neuroscience. Psychotherapy and Attachment […]
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