02
August
The Human Mind
The human mind and its complexity have always been a topic of debate for as long as one can remember. Just like any organ of the human body, our brain, the torchbearer, demands a pretty good amount of attention; yet little to no emphasis was made on mental health until the last decade.
We are in an era where a happy face is considered fake and a sad one is normalized; we somehow outgrew our carefree nature to fit into a society where everyone one is guarded up.
Social media has contributed greatly to increasing insecurity in individuals of every age group to a whole different level. You just can’t help it when you are constantly bombarded with reels and images of the perfect lives of the so-called influencers after all. Happiness and despair have taken on a relative nature, influenced by the nature of those around us. In the awe of all these inputs to our brain we have perhaps lost the true nature of simply being ourselves. In such a scenario, therapy serves as a valuable tool for fostering self-awareness and regaining balance in our lives.
Fortunately, awareness about mental health and trauma therapy has surged to an extent that it has dissipated the age-old stigma attached to mental health, unfolding an easier path to those suffering. Therapy offers a fresh perspective to analyse our deepest feeling, allowing us to recognize our true value and capabilities. Engaging in one on one with an emotional therapist opens up new outlook on life and equips us with different mindset to face life’s challenges.
Let's explore the significance of therapy in various aspects of life:
Better Relationships - Marriage counsellors in their therapy facilitates improved communication within your relationship and social circle, as effective communication is fundamental to any connection. By addressing your inner wounds and gaining deeper self-awareness, therapy empowers you to foster a greater sense of self love thus enabling you to give more authentically to others, as you can only give what you possess within.
Professional Front - Mental health is very crucial in all aspect, it can affect a person in his/her personal as well professional front. A clear mind will take you places at the same time a chaotic mind will only welcome disorder. Therapy sessions can help individuals to resolve the ongoing negative patterns that have been cultivated over a long period of time and thrive through the barriers your mind created.
Stressful events - Therapy can help you in developing effective coping mechanisms, enabling you to approach adverse situations with a sense of calm and composure.
Grief management - You can never control the adversity life presents before you; rather than resisting the pain, therapy can help you to navigate through tough times, assisting you in accepting the reality and gradually moving on.
Anger Issues in Teenagers - One of the common traits we see in today’s adolescents are anger issues. It can be result of childhood trauma, emotional abuse, low self-esteem, behavioural issues. Cognitive behavioural therapy will help your child to reflect on his behaviour pattern and help in being more resilient.
Every individual deserves a fair chance at life, to be happy and content, and the right therapist is just what you need. Therapy facilitates a fulfilling life. The Journey to a better, happier you starts with a small step.