This movie scene gives a great example of invalidation Validating and invalidating others, especially those we love, can make a profound impact. If you validate someone’s emotions they will tend to feel more safe and […]
Trying to control things can only leave us feeling helpless Most people would, if given the chance, go for a ride on a roller coaster. Why? Well, I think it is mostly about those wonderful […]
I am proud to say that I have been influenced and inspired by some pretty special people. Some have passed, some are still with us. Regardless, having never met them, they have still reached me […]
Being an optimist might not only help you avoid depression, but it might also help boost your savings account. There have been many studies that have found links between reduced depressive symptoms in more optimistic […]
If you’ve read any of the Counselling-related posts on the With a Little Help Counselling website you might have picked up on some running themes. Things like how validation helps to build safety and intimacy […]
We’re just coming out of the holiday season in Australia, but if you didn’t take the chance to get away for some rest and recuperation you might be risking your mental health. Researchers from the […]
Do parents have a favourite child? It’s a dicey question with possible ramifications if you felt you were a favourite, or weren’t in your parent’s eyes. As a parent, my experience is that you don’t […]
I don’t think anyone will be surprised to read that humans need gentle touch and social connections to enhance our mental health. Despite this seeming to be common knowledge, researchers have now proven the value […]
Some people would say that it isn’t hard to find oneself, you need only look down or find a mirror, however, that is all purely superficial. The term “finding oneself” means an individual has cut […]
It’s a label (or diagnosis) that people tend to understand more today than ever, yet I still often get asked what the signs of a narcissist are to look out for. Narcissism is a diagnosable […]
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