In 2019, 970 million people worldwide were struggling with stress, anxiety, and mental health issues (World Health Organization, n.d.). Given these soaring numbers, many individuals would benefit greatly from developing better coping skills. Skills such as resilience, adaptability and emotional agility (David, 2016) would broaden their ability to cope, their window of tolerance.

In the vast tapestry of human existence, woven with the threads of individual experiences and collective consciousness, lies a profound understanding of the human psyche. At the heart of this understanding, Carl Jung gifted us with a map—a map not of physical territories but of psychological landscapes. Within this guidance, we discover the intricate patterns

Mental toughness is not about being the loudest and brashest athlete on the sports field, pitch, track, or in the pool. Instead, mental toughness is what gets the athlete out training at 5 am, enables them to play at their limits when their team is behind, and ramps up their focus when facing up to

In our work as therapists, we often encounter the undeniable truth: we never truly outgrow our inner child. A youthful part within us persists, sometimes surfacing to seek acknowledgment and expression. Have you ever noticed an unexpected surge of emotion, seemingly from a place deeply rooted in your past, and you’re left wondering, “Why did

Parenting is a beautiful and deeply rewarding, but also often a confusing and overwhelming journey. We all want to raise happy and well-adjusted children. However, the constant barrage of advice promoting conflicting and ever-changing parenting styles can leave us feeling lost. The notion of “gentle parenting” has been attracting much attention in recent years. It

Chronic pain is a condition that causes widespread, constant pain and distress and fills both sufferers and the healthcare professionals who treat them with dread. There is often no clear cause, and treatment and traditional pain management efforts are often less than successful. This can cause great distress and a sense of hopelessness. “When pain

All parents have been there: whining, screaming, crying, throwing things, lying down on the floor, and refusing to get up. Hopefully, it’s the children doing these things not the parents, but if the problem behavior goes on long enough, you never know where things might end up. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way.

The art of letting go has ancient Asian roots. Particularly prominent in Daoism and Buddhism, letting go entails non-attachment—that is, freeing ourselves from our desires and accepting whatever fate serves us with equanimity. In psychological terms, letting go is related to concepts such as acceptance, forgiveness, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and gratitude. Recent research has shown

Parenting is rarely taught, so it must be learned quickly on the job. The parenting styles we adopt may not always be the most effective, but most of us are doing our best with what we know. And it’s not easy. The parent-child relationship is one of the most complex we form, impacting how families

Rather than being a “hot topic,” setting boundaries is more of a “boomerang topic” in that we keep coming back to it. This is partly because boundary setting is crucial to healthy relationships, and relationships are an integral part of our lives (Jones, 2019). Whether we’re talking about work, marriage, parenting, social engagement, hobbies and