What is the Inner Critical Voice? Inner critical voice is a set of negative thoughts, attitudes and associated emotions that we have towards ourselves and others. These would be the first / automatic / default thoughts that come up when …
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Is your parenting driven by guilt? Am I a good parent? A Question that I am sure a majority of parents are very familiar with, and a question that they struggle with. In my practice as a psychotherapist/family therapist, it …
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What really happens in premarital counselling? One of the first questions that typically clients ask me about premarital counselling is whether they can attend it individually or whether they should attend as a couple. And how will it help them? …
This is the Part 2 of the transcript of a radio show on which I was the guest in 2017 on All India Radio – Rainbow FM hosted by Raj Gunashekar. The topic was “Overcoming Jealousy”. I find this topic …
I was the guest on a radio show in 2017 on All India Radio – Rainbow FM hosted by Raj Gunashekar. The topic was “Overcoming Jealousy”. We talk about understanding jealousy and overcoming it. In the midst of the pandemic, …
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New Year 2021 is here. And my wishes for a New Year that is happy, fulfilling and healthy for all of us. Having said that, being realistic there will be challenges this New Year as well. What if I tell …
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Here we are at the end of the year 2020. It is fair to say that this year has been difficult for most of us with the common reason being the covid-19 situation and the related changes in our lives. …
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Therapy is a purposeful process that is geared towards the growth of the client. Therapeutic Relationship is a warm, caring and trust based bond between the client and therapist is critical. How do you feel about therapy, and your therapist …
Conflicts are a normal part of any relationship. Especially among partners conflicts could be dealt with in a healthy manner with the intent of resolving the underlying issue. And when conflicts are resolved both with respect to the issue at …
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Dr John Gottman has done extensive research for over four decades on divorce prediction and marital stability. He identifies four specific ways of interactions between couples, basically unhealthy communication styles, unless checked, can directly influence the level of marital discord, …