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Finding your calm within: Safety & containment
Has it ever happened that despite being in a peaceful space surrounded by familiar faces, your body just can't seem to relax? Safety isn't just about where you are. It's what your nervous system needs to feel internally. You might be sitting comfortably, but your body's still on high alert - shoulders tense, breath shallow, sitting at the edge or corner of your seat. This happens because your nervous system is constantly scanning for threats. Even if your mind knows you're s
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Dec 52 min read


Mental Health & Wellness for a Thriving Life
Mental wellness is something we all strive for. When we talk about mental wellness, we’re not just discussing the absence of illness. It’s about thriving emotionally, mentally, and socially. It’s about feeling balanced, resilient, and empowered to face life’s challenges head-on. Let’s explore this together, step by step. The Importance of Mental Wellness in Everyday Life Mental wellness is the cornerstone of how we experience the world. When your mind feels clear and your emo
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Nov 244 min read


Boosting Community Awareness on Mental Health and Therapy
Mental health is a vital part of our overall wellbeing. Yet, it often remains hidden behind stigma, misunderstanding, or simply a lack of...
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Oct 23 min read


The Path to Conscious Living
I am often asked how and why did I choose the name of my practice as "Becoming Conscious Beings '. Well the one line answer is I have...
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Sep 284 min read


Nurturing the Nurturer
Caring for the wellbeing of Mothers We see the prepared lunches, the goodnight stories, the bruised knees kissed better. We see them have...
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Jun 233 min read


Miles Apart: The South Asian Experience Abroad
For many South Asians, the dream of living abroad also means the promise of a better life. In the excitement of the adventure, many only...
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Aug 8, 20244 min read


Postpartum Depression and other challenges in maternal mental health
Postpartum Depression is one of the common Mental Health challenges experienced by mothers.
Read further to understand what it is exactly..
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May 10, 20243 min read


Maternal Mental Health in India
Maternal Mental Health in India is multi faceted where family and culture posit support, and often are factors affecting maternal wellbeing.
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May 6, 20242 min read


Group spaces in Mental Healthcare
What does it mean? What happens in these groups? Is it something I can explore? There are so many questions that come to mind; Yes, I get...
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Feb 8, 20243 min read


Mental Health & Nutrition: A short guide for your well-being
There is multiple research showing how our eating affects our physical and mental well-being. This blog is not that. In this blog I talk...
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Feb 7, 20242 min read


Is it ok for my relationships to evolve, as I grow?
Am I being Selfish? Have you ever felt as though a relationship is beginning to bog you down? It feels that you both are not 'at the same...
purvibalasaria
Jul 14, 20235 min read


Some things are best when seen for just what it is!
If you've found yourself relating to, & worrying of health condition by going through it's markers... This Blog is for you!
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Apr 21, 20236 min read


When 'Doing' only messes, rather than help the situation.
Often you catch yourself 'Doing' things to somehow come out of the stress mess.
The blog talks of alternate, efficient ways to navigate...
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Apr 7, 20235 min read


Some traits are just like the shabby, comfy clothes
Often, a lot of our habits/traits seem to be detrimental to us & our relationships. We still find us indulging in them. Read to know more...
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Mar 24, 20233 min read


Losing the sight of Oneself in a relationship: 'Enmeshed Relationships'
Read to know what an enmeshed relationship looks like, signs to identify them, & how therapy can support in moving towards healthy relations
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Feb 10, 20234 min read


UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYEE WELLBEING: Promoting Employee Retention & Competence
Ever felt a discrepancy between the care package you provide, and employee’s satisfaction with it? This article helps you get an insight...
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Jan 27, 20233 min read


'What if they find out I am not actually good at it?' : Imposter Syndrome & its Coping Explained
Have you ever felt like “What if I am not in the right job?” “What if I am only acting to be a good wife/daughter?” “Am I actually...
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Jan 13, 20233 min read


TAKING THE 1ST STEP: “Should I really go for Counseling-Therapy?”
Have you found yourself questioning: What is counseling? | Should I really go/try counseling? I hope this article helps answer some of...
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May 5, 20222 min read


HOW DO I KNOW THAT I NEED COUNSELLING/THERAPY?
In the previous article (How to start with therapy) where we discussed the steps to start therapy; today we discuss about 'how to know if...
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Jul 14, 20203 min read


"I would have solved it, had I known what to do!"- How we expect Therapy to work
Often we go to Counselling & Therapy with certain preconceived notions, expecting miracles to happen in 1 or 2 sessions itself!
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Apr 14, 20202 min read
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