As Indians, we take pride in being a family-oriented culture. Our families do take precedence and priority in our lives. Parents often make significant sacrifices for their children’s comfort, growth, and progress. Respect for elders is one of the primary …
Elder Abuse and Neglect in families – The Hidden Crisis Read more »
Day in and day out when I look at the news, every second or third item is about some harassment, molestation, rape or murder of a woman or the girl child. A good question for us to ponder is – …
Consent and respect – What you need to teach your child Read more »
Emotions can be strong indicators that something significant happening. Emotions can be motivators to taking appropriate action. All emotions have value to us. Having said that, not all emotions in all situations help us solve our problems. Also, when emotions …
As a couple therapist one of the most common complaints that I hear from couples is that their partner doesn’t listen to them or doesn’t respond in a way that it makes them feel understood and comforted. Most of these …
How can active listening and empathy help improve your relationship? Read more »
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 …
4 simple steps to counteract that inner critical voice Read more »
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, …
Understanding Jealousy and Envy – how to overcome it – Part 1 Read more »
Why do we believe in stereotypes, hold prejudiced views and engage in discrimination? Do I hear an indignant “of course I don’t”. Sorry to burst your bubble – It is a reality that every single one of us, irrespective of …
Discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes – can we do something about it? Read more »
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 …
Does anything that you want to talk about with your partner become a conflict in no time? And does it get escalated quickly before you can even say let’s calm down? You have started feeling that any topic that you …