Bullying is the art of projecting your perception of yourself onto people. Why is it an art? There are various ways to bully as there are genres of writing and as there are types of dances. They all fall under the category of art. What differentiates bullying from them is the destruction it causes and …
When we think about the traditional types of therapies, we tend to think of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, existential therapy, and more. What if there was a type of therapeutic technique that involved the use of drawing, painting, or even sculpting? What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession …
Trigger warning: this article discusses borderline personality disorder as a mental disorder, in addition to self-harm. This article is solely for educational purposes. If you or someone you know feel like you are struggling with borderline personality disorder, please seek professional help for an evaluation. Borderline personality disorder is considered one of the most complex …
We live in a society where people are constantly striving for perfection. People want the perfect job, perfect marriage, perfect children, etc. These are ideals that will likely never get met. Too often, people become so focused on reaching “perfection” that they lose sight of the progress they make along the way. Perfectionism Perfectionism involves a …
What is empathy? To put it simply, empathy gives way to building valuable social connections. It is about being able to share your feelings and receive the feelings of others in a space that is free of judgement. Putting yourself in the shoes of others allows you to understand them and their perspective a little …
Today, young girls – or teenage girls more specifically – have proven to be the biggest social media users. The way teen girls consume and produce on various social media platforms has allowed them to become one of the biggest social groups to fuel such applications. Teen girls are more interested in cultivating an online identity rather …
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When therapy is mentioned, people always tend to think that it consists of an individual venting to the therapist whilst the therapist just takes notes about the said claims of the person. Little do they know that this is barely one fragment of what therapy actually is. Unfortunately, a huge barrier impedes many the ability …
Long gone are the days of extreme keto, juicing, paleo, or whatever else diet that the internet has chosen to glorify for a certain period. Now, dieticians on TikTok are choosing to remove the toxic diet culture and, instead, promote an intuitive eating mindset to their followers. Intuitive Eating The concept of intuitive eating is …
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Loyalty is such an important factor in all types of relationships, and it is emphasized in all of them. Rarely have good friendships survived without loyalty. Yet, no one speaks of being loyal to yourself first and foremost. Just as loyalty is crucial in all forms of relationships, it is also crucial in your very …
With social media and dating apps taking over the current generation, it is no surprise that many have turned to online dating as a romantic experience. Getting to know someone can be tremendously nerve-wracking, especially for those who have experienced unhealthy relationships in the past. It is not easy beginning to open up to someone, …