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Crossing the bridge of life with courage

India, June 10 -- A 28-year-old client in therapy tells me, "All of my social media timeline is filled with narratives of how to work towards happiness. However, everyone, including me seems to be unh... Read More


Crossing the bridge of life with courage

India, June 10 -- A 28-year-old client in therapy tells me, "All of my social media timeline is filled with narratives of how to work towards happiness. However, everyone, including me, seems to be un... Read More


The importance of 'third places' in a disconnected world

New Delhi, June 4 -- A 25-year-old client tells me, "I spend all my week working from home and then on weekends I'm binge watching, spending time on my couch. Sometimes I order food, I rarely head out... Read More


Naming the feeling is the first step to coming to grips with it

India, May 27 -- When I was around eight years old, my father had his first hospitalization due to his diabetes and what followed were many hospitalizations until I was 32 years old which is when he p... Read More


Naming the feeling is the first step to coming to grips with it

India, May 27 -- When I was around eight years old, my father had his first hospitalization due to his diabetes and what followed were many hospitalizations until I was 32 years old which is when he p... Read More


Navigating grief after a personal loss

New Delhi, May 21 -- My mother-in law passed away last month in her sleep due to a cardiac arrest. She was 72 and struggled with hypertension and diabetes for years, but there were no signs or symptom... Read More


How to stay grounded in uncertain times

India, May 13 -- A 38-year-old male client tells me, "I feel overwhelmed, and overcome with anxiety about news. I haven't slept peacefully in days, and I wake up several times in the night to check my... Read More


How to stay grounded in uncertain times

India, May 13 -- A 38-year-old male client tells me, "I feel overwhelmed, and overcome with anxiety about news. I haven't slept peacefully in days, and I wake up several times in the night to check my... Read More


Why strong social connections matter more than ever

New Delhi, May 7 -- "I'm told this is the best stage of my life, but it feels the loneliest. It's been weeks since anyone has checked in about how I'm doing and what I'm feeling. There is this longing... Read More


Listen. Look. And be there for those who matter to you

India, April 29 -- I was running a training programme for an organization around habits and behaviour that contribute to healthy and fulfilling relationships. During the session, a young participant a... Read More