Month: May 2020

The Power of Negative Thinking on Intimate Relationships

How your ‘innocent’ assumptions can sabotage your closest relationships. _______________________ Vanessa jumped into Jason’s car excitedly and reached in to give him a hug. After weeks apart because of the nationwide lock-down it felt so good to finally see him. She chatted animatedly as they sped off to his place. But minutes later her words stuttered …

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Hidden Depression – Your symptoms could mean much more.

Many people with Depression don’t get the help they need because they think their symptoms mean something else. _______________________________ Ijeoma sat impatiently in the hospital waiting area careful to keep a good distance between her and the next patient. Her face mask clung uncomfortably to her nose and chin – already damp with re breathed air. …

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COVID 19 Stress? – Your Psychological First Aid Kit

You’ve just received the long awaited ‘alert’ and you grab your phone in anticipation- only to find that your salary has been slashed. But your responsibilities remain the same – not so- they’ve actually increased – since Bro James lost his job and Auntie Jenny’s business collapsed. The children have been at home for over …

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