Have you ever been in a position where you have faced crippling fear and anxiety about yourself? Whether it be related to your abilitiesand performance at work, school, or even personal relationships. At times, there is a nagging voice in the periphery urging us to give in to that doubt, to believe the self-loathing propaganda we produce within …
You never truly know what someone else is going through. This statement encapsulates the experience faced by those living with invisible illnesses. While we associate physical cues with degrading health, people living with long-term health issues often suppress their symptoms on a day-to-day basis in order to compete in a world that thrives on exhaustive workloads and …
The Middle East and North Africa is home to approximately 6% of the world population and is rich in its history and its cultural diversity. However, the distinction between the “deserving” and “undeserving” poor is deeply entrenched, and representations of poverty have long been burdened with their share of prejudices and stigmas. Poverty in the …
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To live a quality life is to strive to continuously improve and better oneself physically and mentally. In other words, you have the liberty to live the life of your dreams and to pursue your passions. For many of us, the only things coming in the way and stopping us from moving forward are ourselvesand our …
Our families are one of the most important things in our lives. Researchers have observed that in all the societies they have studied, family plays a crucial role in the success of individuals. The influence of a family on young children can last a lifetime in many ways. Healthy families are the building blocks of …
In a recent episode of the newly produced reality TV show The Kardashians, Kim confronted Khloe about her recent weight loss due to extreme stress. Kim suggested that their sister, Kendall, had mentioned it, too. Khloe’s face lit up with honor that Kendall, a supermodel, noticed the changes in her body despite the circumstances that caused …
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It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn brings to light a newly researched domain and way of thinking when it comes to trauma, which is what is known as heritable or intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational trauma refers to the fact that trauma can be passed down from our grandparents to our parents to us. Wolynn explains …
Oftentimes, forgiveness is a rare thing to acquire. It is elusive and requires a lot of hard work in order to be attained. However, self-forgiveness is even more arduous to achieve, but it offers you liberty and redemption. While many people believe that forgiveness is the right thing to offer to others who have wronged …
It is no secret that being a parent is one of the most challenging roles in the world. However, it is agreed upon, in the scientific world, that a healthy relationship between a parent and a child is a foundation for the stable emotional development of the child. Parent-Child Relationships A parent-child relationship (PCR) is one that nurtures …
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Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder that belongs to the “dramatic” personality disorders cluster. This personality disorder is characterized by great instability in many things relating to the person. This can include mood, self-image, and impulsive behavior. While BPD is becoming one of the more common conditions in clinical practice, there still exists a …
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