She was captivated the moment she set eyes on him. It was much more than his good looks, the suave manner he walked or the way his eyes held hers. There was something in his demeanor that spoke of authority, power and protection. This met a deep seated need within her that she hadn’t known …
In all relationships, be it with a spouse, child, friend or sibling, one of the most potent glues that bind people together is love followed closely by acceptance. You thrive when you know in your heart, for sure, that someone loves and accepts you. You’re free to be you – in all your goofiness and …
Most of us are on a perpetual journey towards self discovery. Some are a bit further along than others. We learn interesting, sometimes surprising things about ourselves every day; like the things we like and don’t like, the things that stress us out and relax us and more importantly the type of people who encourage, …
The consultation was routine, a follow up for a minor urinary tract infection that had shown up out of the blues. She had taken the prescribed antibiotics and was fine she maintained. Her mum wasn’t so sure and had insisted she see me. So, Patricia, not her real name, sat facing me, 2 meters away …
The Tragedy of Rape – the consequences of intimate trauma Read More »
“Any day spent with you is my favourite day” – Winnie the Pooh It’s hard to be single and searching in today’s world. For those looking for a true, strong connection with another human being in a committed relationship the field is rife with mines, detours and dead ends at every turn. There are …
Do you dislike your physical appearance? Wish you were prettier, taller, skinnier or generally different than the way you are right now? Yes? Then you’re not alone. Millions of people all over the world detest the way they look or at least the shape or size of a part of their body. Many suffer alone …
Spotlight on Body Image – How to cope when you hate the way you look Read More »
It’s been a long day and now you’re home, having managed to survive the day’s stress somehow. You navigate the evening chores then clamber into bed exhausted, craving deep, peaceful sleep. As your head hits the pillow you sigh… finally, much needed rest. Only 2 hours later you’re still awake, physically exhausted but mentally alert …
7 Ways To Quiet Your Mind (so you can get well deserved sleep) Read More »
Khadijah drifted out of sleep and was wide awake in minutes to the sound of the throbbing in her own head. ‘Not again’ she sighed, frowned and raised a hand to her forehead. She’d had pressure in her head, palpitations, and a sensation of crawling in her head on and off for weeks now. Worse …
When Emotions Give Rise To Physical Symptoms – Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder Read More »
