Wellbeing

When Loss Hits Us: Understanding Grief

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

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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Narcissist Personality Disorder: How it Affects Romantic Relationships

Developmental, Personality, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Relationships, Wellbeing /

Romantic relationships rely on trust, empathy, and emotional safety—but when narcissistic dynamics are present, these foundations can become destabilised. Beneath the surface of confidence and charm often lies a fragile sense of self, shaped by early attachment wounds and defended through unconscious psychological mechanisms. This blog explores how narcissistic traits develop, how they play out in relationships through cycles of idealisation and devaluation, and why these patterns can leave partners feeling confused, depleted, and disconnected. Through a psychoanalytic lens, we uncover not just the behaviours, but the deeper emotional struggles driving them—and what this means for healing, boundaries, and the possibility of change.

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Understanding Attachment and Mental Health: A Relational Approach

Developmental, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Relationships, Wellbeing /

Attachment styles, formed in early relationships, shape how we connect, manage emotions, and navigate mental health challenges. This article explores secure, insecure, and disorganized attachment, offering insights for understanding behaviour and fostering supportive connections.

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What is MBSR

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 /

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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