
Online Dating Scams and Betrayal Trauma
Adrian was tired of feeling lonely. Her friends told her that she should try online dating. She was hesitant at first because she wanted to
Adrian was tired of feeling lonely. Her friends told her that she should try online dating. She was hesitant at first because she wanted to
Repeated exposure to violent news reports, videos, and images on media platforms can trigger both direct and vicarious trauma responses. Direct trauma describes our experience
One of the largest changes during the Covid-19 lockdown measures, was having children sit in front of a computer screen all day for school. Then
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife looks at the mental challenges arising from the pandemic – in particular, for those facing quarantine – and where we might turn for some relief.
Mary was struggling to get her children ready to see their father, Darren, every weekend. It was always the same story. Her twelve year old
Many couples come to therapy because they have challenges with sexual arousal and desire. They believe that they should be turned on and don’t understand
In my previous post, “What Is Sex Therapy”, I described what a sex therapist is and the conditions sex therapy can treat. Here I’d like to
How to improve parent child communication and relationship during families transition through Separation or Divorce. Every Friday evening, Matt would go to his ex-wife’s house
Since Covid-19 has taken over daily life, health and social anxiety has been on the rise as we adjust to a new way of living
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi of MindNLife looks at society’s tendency to normalise spanking and child discipline, and how we as parents can do better. “Life affords
Trauma is an experience we go through when we are faced with an event that is deeply distressing and overwhelms our coping abilities. This experience
It’s estimated that up to 80% of women experience menopause symptoms, and for around 25%, these symptoms are severe. Yet many continue to suffer in
We all know that in the beginning of a relationship, there is typically more spark and sexual excitement in your sex life. Most people believe
Reunification therapy is best known as a court-ordered therapy for children who have been separated from one of their parents. However, reunification therapy does not
Divorce is often perceived negatively, despite its prevalence. In the US, nearly 41% of first marriages end in divorce, and the emotional turmoil that follows
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought about a year of unprecedented challenges, affecting every aspect of our lives. Children are more resilient than we give them
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife discusses bullying, an all-too-common phenomenon found in schools (and, indeed, the daily life of adults) around the world, including Hong
Are your children anxious? Children as young as five are presenting for treatment showing signs of anxiety and stress. But how much of it is
A state of distress or anxiety considered distinct from other anxious states. Perinatal anxiety primarily relates to worries about the baby’s health, and one’s own
Toxic relationships can often lead to trauma like depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Even the happiest relationships can turn sour and result in constant conflict.
It’s hard to imagine life without the internet. But while the online world provides many benefits, one of its biggest drawbacks is trolls: the army
Conflict and anger are natural in any relationship. But when the parties involved don’t know how to manage, contain or neutralise these suppressed emotions, these
If you’re a parent, you must know your teen keeps secrets especially now with the availability of resources online. What sorts of secrets do teens
A lot has changed over the past year. That doesn’t mean that we are accustomed to our “new normal”, so it’s natural if you find
Why trailing spouses have it tough – stress, depression, loss of identity – and how to turn it into an opportunity! Expats are prone to
MindNLife is beyond proud to have our founder, Dr. Quratulain Zaidi, among The Zubin Foundation’s Diversity List 2020. The fifth list since it launch, this
Menopause can be a stressful time for women. It’s not menopause per se, but the symptoms that can last years make it a difficult experience.
Who likes to talk about death? Almost nobody, but it is an inevitable part of existence. Most people are terrified to talk about it, however
Losing motivation is not at all uncommon. However, staying unmotivated can break our otherwise smooth path to reaching our goals, or dampen our spirits so
Moving is never easy. You’ve got your homes, family and friends to leave behind. When it calls for it though, you are left with very
The word ‘narcissist’ sometimes gets thrown around as an insult to someone who thinks a little too highly of themselves. But narcissism is a spectrum,
ESSLIN TERRIGHENA shares what research has taught us on self-harm. What is self-harm? Non-suicidal self-injury, more colloquially referred to as self-harm, can be defined as
May, mental health awareness month, reminds us to check up on our mental health and reflect on how our relationships are faring. Every relationship has
When the safety and well-being of ourselves or our loved ones are threatened, we go into survival mode. This may involve overwhelming feelings, dulled thoughts,
Checking into quarantine is not an experience many look forward to. Often, quarantine can be exhausting, and we may feel drained, overwhelmed or anxious being
What is Shame? When Aaron was small, his mother would lock him in the closet to discipline him when he was loud. His father would
Sometimes you can become so frustrated and resentful with your partner that it may seem easier to just end the relationship. You may feel like
EMDR Francine Shapiro created eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). One day as she was walking and thinking, she noticed that her eyes were shifting
The Effectiveness of Online Therapy: A Modern Approach to Mental Health In recent years, online therapy has revolutionised mental health care, offering accessibility and flexibility
Throughout the challenging two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, online therapy has been lifesaving for many. Despite physical isolation, people have been able to receive
Looking after our mental health and supporting family and friends as we navigate our way through the pandemic is crucial – but it can be
If you were to google types of loneliness, you might be surprised at how many lonely types there are. One loneliness researcher found eighty different
The world hasn’t looked the same since early 2020. When life just started to return to some level of ‘normalcy’ in 2021, coronavirus showed us
Three Differences about Child Therapy The process of child therapy has many distinct differences from that of adult therapy, and in order to better support
Anxiety and what we can do to cope Stress and anxiety can be motivating and healthy in just the right amount. Think of it as
Communication We all hear about how important it is to communicate our needs to our partners, but it’s not always easy to know exactly how
In this blog post we explore why we may get stuck in repetitive arguments with our partners, despite our best intentions to break these patterns:
Holiday Pressure Anna had decided this year she would not visit her family for the holidays. She knew for sure that she would be hearing about
Grief during the Holidays Holiday festivities are the times we usually gather with our loved ones to celebrate and create memories. This can make grief and
Four Ways to create Family-cheer during another pandemic Christmas The holiday season, although traditionally a time of cheer and joy for many, can be notoriously