Emotions

When Loss Hits Us: Understanding Grief

Emotions, Grief & Bereavement, Healing, Mental Health Wellbeing, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma / COPE

Grief is a deeply personal process that can impact every part of a person’s life. When we lose someone significant, it is not only the relationship that changes — our sense of identity, safety, and understanding of the world can shift as well. While grief is often associated with stages such as denial, anger, depression, and acceptance, every individual experiences loss differently, shaped by their own relationships, memories, and life experiences.

As support practitioners, approaching grief with empathy, patience, and understanding is essential. Healing is not linear, and the emotions connected to loss can appear in many ways throughout daily life. Through compassionate support, meaningful connection, and strong social networks, individuals can begin to process their grief, rebuild their sense of self, and find new ways to move forward while carrying the significance of those they have lost.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): What It Is & How To Find A Great Teacher

Addiction, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Emotions, Healing, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Wellbeing, Mental Health Wellbeing, Psychosocial Disability, PTSD, Stress & Burnout, Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized, Wellbeing / COPE

What is interesting about teaching Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is that, as teachers, we don’t really do anything for our participants. If we tried, we would fail miserably.

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How can Play Therapy help children with angry and aggressive behaviour?

Emotions, Play Therapy, Uncategorized / COPE

Children may exhibit angry and aggressive behaviours for a variety of reasons, often linked to underlying emotional, psychological, or environmental

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Mental Illness in Young people

Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Stress & Burnout, Wellbeing / COPE

Is mental illness common in young people? Yes, mental illness is relatively common among young people. According to research, around

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Play Therapy Enhances Children’s Communication and Helps Them to Express Emotions

Arts Therapy, Emotions, Play Therapy, Psychological Science / COPE

Play therapy is a form of therapeutic intervention that utilizes play as a medium for communication and expression. It is particularly effective with children because it allows them to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that is natural and comfortable for them.

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National Study Of Mental Health And Wellbeing

Emotions, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Wellbeing, Mental Health Wellbeing, Wellbeing / COPE

We genuinely believe that physical health, emotional well-being, social support, spiritual and existential needs, lifestyle factors, cultural sensitivity, early interventions, preventive and promotive measures, collaborative care and patient-centred care are central for adjustment and functioning in everyday life.

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Couple Therapy: Attachment Patterns From Childhood Into Adult Relationships

Emotions, Relationships, Therapy / COPE

Understanding individual attachment helps the adult relationship. Couple therapy can help partners recognize and manage these emotional reactions. In couple therapy, exploring and understanding each partner’s early attachment experiences can shed light on the origins of their relationship dynamics. This insight can help couples and therapists work together to address deep-seated issues that may be affecting their current relationship.

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