Taking refuge in a foreign country you might be wondering, “Now what do I do?” or “How am I going to cope with this war?” There are various ways to cope during times of war, even when you are far away. This guide will give you a few coping strategies to help you get started.…
The Dysfunctionality of Guilt Have you ever called someone by the wrong name? Broken something that wasn’t yours? Spilt a drink on someone, irreparably staining their favourite shirt? If so, you’ve likely experienced guilt. Guilt describes the sense of regret, responsibility, and self-consciousness we experience after we have done something we consider wrong. Typically,…
What is empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand another person’s experience and imagine their situation, as if it’s being experienced by themselves, without actually taking place in that person’s objective reality. Empathy is important. It allows us to build social connections with others. As social creatures, prosocial traits like empathy have developed in humans as…
Loneliness is a complex, universal feeling many of us have experienced at various stages in our lives – with 1 in 2 Australians (51%) reporting experiences of loneliness at least once per week. Despite its commonality, particularly during Covid-19 lockdowns, extended periods of loneliness and social isolation can have significant impacts on our mental health…
With so much time being spent at work, workplaces become a second home and it’s hard for everyone to not share about their personal life. There will always be that water station/printer/microwave small talk and unwanted conversations may arise from it. It can be really hard and overwhelming at times when the conversation gets steered…
