I was Sexually Abused by Family Friends – Part 2
The second part of the gut wrenching story of a client who opens up about years of sexual abuse by her family friends in a therapy session
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I was sexually abused by family friends…Part 1
One of my clients who has been in therapy for a few months for unexplained rage, especially towards her family, finally opened up about the cycle of sexual abuse she was caught up in for a long time. Once she disclosed the entire story, she wanted it to be heard by everyone because it was such a breakthrough moment for her, and she had been keeping it inside her for so long. It’s a long story so I’ve split it into three parts.
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5 Ways to be a Better Psychotherapist
Mere training is not enough to establish yourself as a good psychotherapist. There are certain thumb rules you can follow to grow and polish yourself as a psychotherapist and sustain a good practice in the long run. Prachi S Vaish lets you in on 5 ways to be a better psychotherapist.
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Five Things an Anxiety Disorder is NOT!
Do you think you have an anxiety disorder but you’re not sure because of all the stuff you hear about it? Are you embarrassed to admit it because you might appear weak? Hear it from someone who has been there to find out what an anxiety disorder is not!
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Five Signs You Might Be Trying To ‘Fix’ Your Partner
Are you trying to change your wife/ husband? Without knowing it? Clinical Psychologist and Marital Therapist Prachi S Vaish lets you know how you might already be doing it. Read on.
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Extra Marital Affairs : 6 Reasons Why People Cheat
Whenever an extra marital affair is caught, the first question everyone asks is why? Clinical Psychologist and marital therapist Prachi S Vaish reveals the basic motives behind why people fall for the temptation of extramarital affairs.
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Surviving Holidays: Grieving tips for special days
Grief can be extra painful during holidays and special days. It seems like you need an extra dose of strength on holidays when you miss your loved ones a little bit more and the memories are painful. Clinical Psychologist and grief counsellor Ruchi Trivedi shares some tips on how to survive this pain and loss during holidays when you miss your loved ones.
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Five Things To Remember In a New Relationship
Are you in a new relationship? Clinical Psychologist Ruchi Trivedi puts forward five tips to lead it into a stronger one!
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How I coped with my surprise pregnancy: True Story
A psychologist shares her deepest emotions when she suddenly discovered she was pregnant!
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No less of a woman: The decision to have a baby (or not)
I heard a line in a movie today that essentially meant “A woman is not complete till she becomes a...
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Know Your Mental Health Professionals
We have all heard that awareness regarding psychological problems and disorders is much needed and...
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Hard Survival: Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
My family history is one of mental illness and addiction. I became an addict and with a lot of love and support from my older sister and truly caring non-judgemental professionals, at 30, I became sober. I was diagnosed with bipolar at the age of 49, I could never have imagined. Due to important trauma in my life at that time, I had honestly lost control of my mind.
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