by Dolly Nawalkha | Dec 9, 2024 | Anxiety, Parenting, Wellness
In today’s fast-paced, often overwhelming world, children and teenagers can find themselves grappling with a wide range of intense feelings- from anxiety, fear to anger and sadness. These emotions, if left unchecked can lead to behavioural challenges, poor academic...
by Nicole Graham | Nov 25, 2024 | Mindfulness, Parenting, Wellness
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children – to raise them to be kind, responsible, and well-adjusted individuals. In our pursuit of this goal, the topic of physical discipline often sparks heated debates. While some believe that a judicious use of...
by Dolly Nawalkha | Nov 11, 2024 | Mindfulness, Parenting, Wellness
As a counsellor, I have witnessed the profound impact that language and vocabulary can have on a child’s experience of the world. The ability to label and express emotions plays a critical role in how we understand and respond to them. I recently worked with a 11 year...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Nov 11, 2023 | Wellness
Happiness is defined as a sense of being happy, content, and joyful. However, it encompasses so much more than just that. It is a state of feeling whole, of gratitude, of awareness. This is not to say that we don’t have suffering and grief – we can’t dismiss...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Oct 28, 2023 | Wellness
Forgiveness is a choice – a choice to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Over the course of time, it allows us to move past the hurt and pain, and alleviates the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms caused by the pain. Pain and suffering tend to lead...
by Nivedita Ramanujam | Aug 31, 2023 | Wellness
Anger and guilt are two states of mind that can have a profound impact on the well-being of individuals. And even though these two emotions may appear opposite at first glance, they are connected in several ways. Why should an individual be aware of any triggers or an...