Lotus Counselling & Psychotherapy

20/01/2024

When parents withdraw love and support after a child makes a mistake or does something to displease them, the negative effects can last a lifetime, particularly in relationships. Here's how.

When the unspoken contract of parental love is broken.

14/11/2023

When it comes to courage, it's never too late to start living a courageous life. In fact, courage is simply another trait that can be developed with intentional effort and practice. ⁣
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All it takes is the determination to recognise your fears and the willingness to choose to act in spite of them.⁣ Feel the fear and do it anyway.

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05/11/2023

Right now, many of us are feeling deep grief, anger, and generally dysregulated. It’s warranted. It is important to educate ourselves, raise awareness, and take action in whatever capacity we can. And I think it is equally important to also try our best to take care of our own well being so we don’t collapse to the point of emotional burnout.

In this post are steps that can make a difference in helping you feel a bit more grounded and resilient during this time. I hope this helps in some small way.

Take care of your mind and body.

03/11/2023

Happy November 🪷🥰

28/08/2023

How to be there for others without burning out yourself 👏

Important lessons on setting healthy boundaries.

07/02/2023

Developing greater self-discipline, research shows, can deliver benefits including better health and a reduced propensity for risky behavior. Here's how to get started.

2. Figure out your "why."