More Than Miles: The Highs, Lows, and Everything In-Between
Long-distance relationships are often idealized, depicted as a temporary inconvenience that can actually strengthen the bonds of love. However, my personal experience showed me that the reality is often far more challenging than any portrayal could prepare us for. When my partner and I found ourselves separated by miles, it wasn’t something we had planned. […]
Unpacking Therapy: Beyond the Price Tag
In our increasingly health-conscious world today, we are witnessing dedication to wellness, whether it’s mindful eating, hitting the gym religiously, and a surge in skincare trends. It’s fantastic to see that people are all about nurturing their bodies and minds, and that’s something to celebrate. Another cool thing? More and more people are talking openly […]
The Pitfalls of Pathologizing: A Clinical Psychologist’s Perspective
In recent years, the field of psychology has undoubtedly made a lot of progress in the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions. However, amidst this progress, are we finding ourselves, as mental health professionals, over-pathologizing individuals in therapy? We are all guilty of bias. The training we go through as clinical psychologists, our […]
Is My Body a Temple? Understanding Body Positivity in Modern Times
With the talk of body positivity at an all-time high, it’s time to address the political battleground that is the human form. In an era where the phrase “body positivity” is thrown around more than confetti, it’s high time we unpack the baggage that comes with the so-called celebration of our ‘human vessels’. The concept […]
The Understated Invisibility of Women in Indian Traditions
India is a land of diverse traditions. These traditions, marked by their beauty and significance, play a crucial role in shaping the identity and lifestyle of its people. Here we ask, where do women take space within the world of vibrant Indian traditions? Let’s start with the concept of home which is close to home […]
The Many Faces of Rest
A few years ago, during a conversation with a friend, they mentioned taking a rest. When they returned, I asked, “How was your sleep?” They looked puzzled and replied, “When did I mention sleeping?” It then struck me that I had always assumed rest meant sleeping. Sometimes, I wonder if I hadn’t realized that rest […]
Unfolding Fatshaming: Pseudo-concerns, Media Representation, and Evolving Perceptions
Take a seat if you have ever fat-shamed anyone. Take a seat if you have faced fat-shaming. Take a seat if you have laughed at jokes depicting fat-shaming. And if you are still standing, then we knowyou either have excellent lower body strength or a lack of a seat. We are talking about the very […]
All About Grief: An expansion on the understanding of grief as a practitioner
My first understanding of grief was probably through death and mourning. I was in the 4th standard when my nana passed away. It was the first time that I had seen death so closely, observing everyone around me mourning collectively, albeit in different ways. I recollect the sight of everyone donned in white attire, my […]
Unveiling the Journey of a Law Student in Forensic Psychology
In a world where law and psychology converge, pursuing a career in forensic psychology as a law student can be an exhilarating yet demanding journey. Intersection of Law and Forensic Psychology Law and psychology intersect at many facets, unlike how people may believe. Though, it is one of those topics that are not in the […]
Life of a Married Clinical Psychologist
In a country like ours, where therapy is a concept widely undervalued and misunderstood, it takes great courage to enter a new relationship and explain to your partner the obligations of your professional life and its inevitable repercussions on your married life. Bridging the Gap To me, communication was the key to establishing a strong […]