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How a soldier sleeps
During my initial interaction with Ram, I noticed he carries an infectious smile and a vibrant personality.
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Empathy — you or me?
Anju looked sad as she entered my office. She was soft spoken, caring and emotional. Her usual words would most often be,
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Creativity at work
I love sharing stories from my life journey. I have been privy to many meaningful experiences of untapped human potential due to conditioning and ego battles. I present to you one such instance.
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Safety in silence
A 27-year-old man sent for therapy by his family conveyed that he would prefer discussing anxiety related to work.
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On impact
I could tell by looking at her that she was filled with emotion and seemed to be jumbled in thought before she began. Then she started to talk and would not stop.
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Client vignette
Last year Alice tragically lost her mother and her partner at the time ghosted her, adding to the emotional turmoil. It was at this difficult juncture that she decided to seek therapy.
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Past in your present
Zoya had heard of PTSD, but was not sure how it applied to herself. Everything was a trigger. It could be a day where she started out fine, but then a random person on the road, or a rude
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Finding me
“What if he is no longer alive?” The woman who sits on the couch in front of me is tearing up every few minutes
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Hiding pretty
Shobha started our session by saying she did not think she was pretty. She felt she had a tomboyish personality and liked it that way. I have more guy friends then girlfriends.
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Journey together
I often need to remember that it’s not for me to do that. Not necessarily. Quite often, it’s to tell them what they probably know. Most of the ‘Aha’ moments come from putting the pieces together. My therapist showed me the bigger picture and helped me dig deeper to unearth some messy revelations.
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Ready to fly
It had been a few weeks since my first meeting with Nysa and through that time we spoke of her future plans — Her applications for her Masters Degree in the US, her choice of subjects and everything else that went in to the prep. Then one day she walked in and there was a shift. She began talking about her relationship with her mother.
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Passion for purpose
The session began with a friendly warm greeting, but post that Ritesh was reluctant to share. I tried to reassure him that he was in a safe space where he need not worry about judgement.
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Coupling
Neha and Kunal requested a couple’s counselling session due to their perceived feelings of incompatibility and the challenges that arose because of it. Each of them expressed that at different times, they felt resentment and frustration towards the other.
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Me myself
My client Shikha, was very disturbed by her friend’s recent behaviour towards her. She had started spending a lot of time with her boyfriend and Shikha felt like she did not care about her anymore. She felt used. She missed her friend and wished they could spend some alone time with her instead of group plans with new people
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Feel again
Nitara walked in radiant, with a warm greeting and spoke of her student life, her friends and her hobbies. Then she moved on to explain that she had come for therapy as there were days she felt blank. She zoned out of everything she was doing and withdrew into her own cocoon.
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To do or not to do...
I just can't seem to stop procrastinating. It’s like this never-ending battle, and it’s affecting every aspect of my life. I know I need to get things done, but I always find ways to delay or avoid them. I am not motivated by anything. I am just lazy.” She admitted.
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Mom’s the word
Anita is a confident corporate woman with strong leadership qualities. She identifies as an achiever and has received two promotions in four years. In her current job profile, she manages teams, travels when needed and works hard to break barriers in the corporate space.
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The road not taken
AK reached out because she had suffered from severe palpitations and fainted. It had been so bad that she had landed herself in hospital for a few nights. She was convinced she had suffered from a heart attack but all tests came back clear.
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The wounded soldier, stays up all night
During My Initial Interaction With Ram, I Noticed He Carries An Infectious Smile And A Vibrant Personality. I Learned That He Has A Well-Balanced Life, A Vast Social Circle, A Stable Relationship, Switches Jobs When Needed, Follows Instructions,
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The Importance of Mental Health and How Therapy Can Transform Lives
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and act. It is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
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