Criticism is one of the most toxic things one can have in a marriage or relationship. Even Gottman’s theory discussed that criticism in a marriage can be so damaging that it could lead to divorce. Criticism in a relationship or marriage takes place in the form of jokes, bullying, or shared laughter but slowly it becomes so toxic and excessive that it is counted as emotional abuse.  Well, when it comes to marriages or relationships, love and respect should be calmsage

In a society where mental health concerns are becoming recognizable as pivotal to our well-being; the idea of psychoeducation comes as a breath of fresh understanding and courage. Ever since I was a child, I’ve heard my teachers and parents tell me how “knowledge is power”, but I never understood the full worth of this phrase until I started advocating for mental health. Living with mental health challenges – no matter how small or big they are – can be calmsage

Supportive-expressive therapy is a type of psychodynamic therapy that helps people to achieve mastery over self-control, difficulties, and self-understanding.  This therapy can be effectively used for treating substance use disorders. It is an evidence-based approach that is based on a simple theory, “development of substance use, develops personality accordingly, and influences influential life experiences.”  Supportive-expressive therapy is formed through the principles of psychodynamic therapy which originated from Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. According to this theory, psychological issues develop in early childhood calmsage