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Grateful and Happy.
Sometimes in the liminal spaces of therapy, a client will say something that will remain in your mind for long. One of my clients, a...
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Aug 18, 20252 min read


The Emotional Sponge: My Journey as a Psychologist and a Human
“Emotions are like waves; they come and they go.” It’s a cliché in psychology but one that resonates with me. How do you tell a small...
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Aug 12, 20253 min read


HIGH-FUNCTIONING DEPRESSION: A MASK or CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS?
Think of an individual that is depressed. How do we imagine this individual to be? A typical image would look like them lying wide awake...
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Aug 12, 20254 min read


Mental Stress during exams and coping strategies to overcome exam stress.
What is the first thought that comes in the mind of the students? It is exam stress and exam fear. Society and home environment have put...
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Aug 12, 20254 min read


Think well to live well!
“Nazar”, a word we have always been too cautious of. A word we have all been advised with to express oneself very carefully. It is often...
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Aug 12, 20253 min read


Neurofeedback: Bridging the Gap Between Mind, Body, and Change
With my experience as a neurofeedback trainer, I can say many stories are wired within (literally) and we have to rewire them to be free....
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Aug 5, 20255 min read


Navigating the landscape: Bridging gaps and empowering individuals with special needs.
People with disabilities have different kinds of needs, both in learning and physical abilities. They need special help and support in...
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Aug 5, 20253 min read


Substance and Process Addiction in Indian Youth: Rewiring Young Brains in a Hyperconnected Era
Walk through the hallways of educational institutions and you’ll spot a swirl of contradictions: students prepping for top exams between...
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Jul 31, 20253 min read


The Old Walls, New Voices: The Rise of a New Generation
8 August 2024: It was one of those brooding Mumbai afternoons where the clouds seemed to hang just a little heavier, and the puddles on...
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Jul 31, 20254 min read


Why Saying No Feels So Hard: A Therapist’s Reflection on Boundaries
One of the most common things I hear in therapy is: "I know I should say no... but I just can’t." From over-apologizing in work emails to...
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Jul 31, 20253 min read


Addictions Ruin Homes and Families
There are ways to heal the addicts back to health and help them lead a normal life. Addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling happens when...
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Jul 31, 20253 min read


My Journey as a Counsellor
I was first introduced to therapy, or counselling, at the age of thirteen. I had no idea what it meant- I was scared when I was asked to...
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Jul 31, 20253 min read


The Psychology behind Indian Kids Feeling Guilty for Choosing Themselves
Exploring the psychological toll of growing up torn between family duty and personal choice When we think of Indian parents, we generally...
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Jul 31, 20253 min read


Stories shape who I am.
As an individual, I imagine myself made up of stories that I have heard and experienced. All my beliefs, values, and intentions are...
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Jul 31, 20252 min read


A Waterfall That Healed Me
“Never stop dreaming”, they said. Well, only if it were that easy. There has been a brewing curiosity within me to explore what dreams...
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Jul 27, 20253 min read


When You're Either Saint or Slut: The Madonna-Whore Complex is Still Hurting Women, Especially Therapists
Recently, I saw a post on LinkedIn from a man who casually referred to women psychologists, specifically, “beautiful, single, educated”...
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Jul 24, 20253 min read


Journey Through the Shadows of Motherhood- A Psychologist’s Personal Reflection
When I held my baby for the first time, I expected the overwhelming rush of joy that everyone talks about. Instead, I felt an avalanche...
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Jul 24, 20253 min read


Yoga for LGBTQI+A Mental Well Being
Yoga, as a holistic mind-body practice rooted in ancient traditions, offers profound benefits for the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly in...
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Jul 22, 20253 min read


Finding Strength in the Storm: A Personal Journey of Mental Resilience
I’m Shweta William Branger, an educator, a coach, and a woman who believes in building a world where emotional and mental well-being are...
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Jul 22, 20253 min read


Grief doesn’t speak English in my house.
It appears unannounced, wrapped in my grandmother’s old dupatta, with a faint scent of her perfume and the kind of incense that never...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read
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