Inside Out: The power of acknowledgement
I just managed to catch a screening of Inside Out – what a beautiful movie it is! It explores the human mind, its emotions and complexity...
Compassion and kindness in children
When I read the story of the three little pigs to my daughter, who was two years old at the time, I noticed a peculiarly uncomfortable...
Fighting depression by finding strength within
As I’m sitting down after listening to Deepika Padukone’s interview on NDTV about her personal experience of depression, I’m moved to the...
Faith to fathom, strength to surrender
Sometimes when I look back at life, important people and how life has shaped, I’m speechless. There is so much we try and control but...
Compassion and assertiveness in children
There are two skills that can help children in self-preservation, and also help them form healthy relationships. These skills would be...
Control the sadness, don't let it control you
Somewhere deep in the corner of all our hearts lies sadness. A little criticism, a life event, sense of rejection and sometimes the lack...
Happiness as a life goal
Being a psychologist has its advantages. Everyone has a story and just because I’m a therapist, it gets easier for people to share. So,...
Surrender
Sometimes when you really desire something, all you need to do is surrender and the Universe will find it’s own means to get what you...
Loneliness
Sometimes, even in a relationship, people may be alone. Then there are times when people may be alone, yet feel connected within.