Tag Archive for: psychology

How Your Attachment Style Shapes Your Love Life

By: Jennifer Chu

Ever wondered why your love life feels like a page-turner filled with thrilling plot twists? It’s not just coincidence; it’s your attachment style shaping your romantic relationship! Read more

The Psychological Impacts of Retirement

By: Monica Jacob 

I cannot wait to retire and put my feet up!” How many times has this thought crossed your mind, when you have one of those days at work? One of those days where everything seems to be falling to pieces. Read more

How Death-Anxiety Impacts on Mental Health, and How to Live Life to the Full

By: Michelle Nortje

“Death, however, does itch. It itches all the time. It is always with us, scratching at some inner door. Mirroring, softly, barely audibly, just under the membrane of consciousness. Hidden in disguise, leaking out in a variety of symptoms. It is the wellspring of many of our worries, stresses, and conflicts” Read more

8 Tips for Healthy Social Media Use

By: Jennifer Chu 

Amy spends a lot of time scrolling on Instagram, where she sees glamorous photos showcasing friends’ exciting adventures and seemingly perfect lives. Read more

Workplace Stress and Perfectionism – Insights from Psychology

By: Michelle Dean 

The workplace can often be a challenging place, full of deadlines and unspoken demands and expectations. Read more

That Feeling of ‘Meh’-Ness, and 3 Ingredients to Combat It

By: Monica Jacob 

Someone asks, ‘How are you?’ and we are implicitly obligated to say, “I’m doing great, thanks!” Read more

Is Your Workplace Psychologically Safe? Can You Speak Up?

By: Monica Jacob

From the WorkLife podcast episode:  Is it Safe to Speak Up at Work?

Psychological safety is a climate in which one feels one has the freedom to be candid and where interpersonal ‘risks’ such as making mistakes, speaking up, raising concerns and sharing half-baked ideas feel doable, sans the fear of being reprimanded. Read more

What Are You Grateful For?

By: Katelyn Tasker

Recently I was having dinner with a group of people and we
went around and said one thing we were grateful for that day.
Read more

How to Build Self-Confidence

By: Lauren Chee

One of the great joys in my work as a therapist is to support individuals and build their sense of self-confidence. Read more