The time when I heard the word “therapy” I was scared. I had been taught that therapy is given to those who are considered mentally unstable and I am anything but that. Instead of reassuring me, this information only made me feel alone and alienated. Then I researched and truly understood what therapy stood for and helped. When I first told my family that I need therapy, I wasn’t discouraged but wasn’t encouraged either. The topic of my asking for calmsage

Nowadays, we’re all hyper-connected with each other and because of this hyper-connection, it’s easy to fall into a trap of self-criticism and self-doubt. When I see my peers going through life’s success, I feel stuck; and because of this, it’s easy to second guess myself and keep my self-esteem strong. Before you get to self-love, it’s important to cultivate a sense of love for yourself. Learning how to like yourself can be a tough thing because while it’s easy to calmsage

Like shaking hands, eye contact is another effective way to make connections. It helps build trust and improves compassion, belief, and social association. Yet most people ignore this fact and face problems in their relationships. If you or someone you know is having relationship issues, try making eye contact with your loved one and see how this basic communication increases intimacy and passes on the feeling of love, and builds compatibility. Eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication that calmsage

It’s not always easy to face challenges and come out a winner. Sometimes, it feels easy to give up in the face of adversity than stay and keep going. Other times, the will to move forward is strong enough to make us keep going, push through it all, and become stronger and more resilient. This trait is what we can call perseverance. The power to persevere is so strong that it sets people apart! To define perseverance, it’d go something calmsage

We all might have heard about borderline personality disorder (BPD) which can be identified by poor self-image, mood swings, and impulsive behavior, but you might not have heard about quiet borderline personality disorder because it is not added as a subtype yet.  Quiet borderline personality disorder comes into the picture when people do not meet the criteria for borderline personality disorder diagnosis. Psychologically, the symptoms are the same, but the only major difference is that the outrage is exploded outward calmsage

Transference-focused therapy (TFP) is a type of psychotherapy that uses the dynamics of the relationship to develop better relationships and a sense of self. This therapy is generally used to treat personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), narcissistic personality disorder, and more. In this blog, let us understand the principles, techniques, uses, benefits, limitations, and effectiveness of transference-focused therapy. This blog covers: What is Transference-Focused Therapy? Principles of Transference-Focused Therapy Techniques of Transference-Focused Therapy Uses of Transference-Focused Therapy calmsage

Yoga, the practice of staying fit and healthy, has been around for centuries. However, not all know how to practice it and about its benefits. If you are looking for websites that can provide such information, you are at the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 yoga blogs to simplify things. These blogs will keep you inspired and motivated. You can find tips, advanced poses, yoga for beginners, and insights on practicing yoga and making it a part calmsage

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect children and adults alike. Living with ADHD can present challenges in almost every aspect of your life. While ADHD is one disorder, many conditions can co-occur with the disorder. One such condition is Echolalia, a speech condition that is mostly present in people living with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Echolalia refers to a condition where one repeats or echoes calmsage