In 10 years of my professional practice as a psychotherapist I have heard this statement from many of my clients after they have been in therapy for a while. That they wished that they were aware of such a support …
Who doesn’t want a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life, Fulfilling relationships? Don’t we all want to be a better version of ourselves? So what stops us? Where do we get stuck? And why? What are the barriers that stop us …
Inner dawn YouTube channel. What do we offer here? Read more »
Inner Dawn Counselling YouTube channel is open now. This channel will offer an understanding of the different aspects of psychology, in terms of how it applies to different challenges in life and simple ways of dealing or coping with them. …
As a counsellor / therapist one of my focus areas with my clients would be to help them build / enhance a healthy support system around themselves. One such support system could be having good friends and this is one …
You have been in therapy for a while and if you feel stuck and you not progressing for quite some time, what can you do about it? Therapy/counselling is a process and it takes time, effort and involvement. So don’t …
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Blaming the other person for any problem is easily understood as different from taking responsibility. The difference is simple and clear. Having said that, many a times we blame ourselves and we assume that we are taking responsibility. Self-blame is …
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How does counselling really work? How are clients able to make significant and long lasting changes in their lives? This is a common question that I am usually faced with when a person calls up to enquire regarding counselling and …
In part 1 of this series I talked about learning to identify and label the emotions that we experience in different circumstances. In Part 2 of this series I would talk about how we can understand our emotional process better …
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Are you having more and more conflicts with your spouse? Are your conflicts escalating, even when you are trying to resolve the same? Sharad and Sonia started their marriage on a wonderful note. Beautiful wedding, exciting, romantic and interesting places …
Are your relationship conflicts escalating-defuse in three steps Read more »
Why do people stay in bad, abusive or unfulfilling relationships for a long time before the break up or move out of the relationship? Relationships are a mixed bag. That would definitely be some good times and there would definitely …