Many people know what the word “boundaries” means, but they have no idea what they really are. You might think of boundaries as something like a solid line used to keep people at length. However, boundaries are not rigid lines drawn in the sand that are clear for all to see. Boundaries are a way to take care of ourselves. When you …
Do you ever feel like you do not have a sense of belonging? You feel like nothing makes sense in your life? You feel as though you do not fit in and you do not really know who you are? Imposter syndrome, also known as “perceived fraudulence”, is the feeling of self-doubt and feeling as …
Phrases such as “why are you crying?” or “are you a girl?” have been heard at least once in an Arab household with a man or young boy. The suppression of emotions in males is embedded into their minds very early on in life in hopes of them becoming “real men”. This misconstrued ideology of …
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Therapy is meant to be something that helps you, whether it was with day-to-day issues or traumatic events from the past. As a client, you are meant to receive a certain kind of treatment from your therapist. However, many people often do not know how therapy works or what kinds of rights they are entitled …
Anais Nin once said, “we do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.” Truer words have not been spoken when it comes to embracing our own emotional safety as caregivers. Most of us have known the feeling of being safe on the lap of a loved one when we were …
Oftentimes, boundaries are looked at in a negative manner. However, in reality, they are something of utmost importance. Whether it was with your friends, family, romantic partner, or even towards yourself, it is extremely crucial for you to set boundaries for yourself. What are Boundaries? A boundary is “an imaginary line that separates your physical space, your …
Toxic people can be manipulative and have the tendency to spread negativity around their surroundings. These kinds of people project their own sufferings or insecurities on to others, such as their friends or anyone in their circle. Have you ever wondered why you attract toxicity into your life? Whether it is a relationship or friendship, …
We have so many thoughts running through our mind daily – from what we eat to what we are going to do later tonight. When these thoughts become intrusive and uncontrollable, that is when things change. Intrusive thoughts are understood as thoughts that stick to you and are hurtful in nature. It becomes borderline impossible to get …
Remember how good it felt as a child to hear your teacher say that they are proud of you in a classroom full of students? Or when a loved one would point out a small detail that they love about you? Affirmations and validation from others are known to build our self-confidence from when we …
In the past, Arabs led the world in medicine, mathematics, and philosophy. However, when the rest of the world caught up, progressed, and developed, most of the Arab world was stuck behind in the same loop. This limited Arabs from delving into and learning about the science of psychology or mental health in comparison to …
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