The world of business has always been competitive and demanding, with consistent demands for both speed and quality coming from all sides. It’s often the slow erosion of boundaries, workload
Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and your thoughts are in an anxious jumble – you’ve just been triggered. Preparing for triggers, and having an array of techniques
Your husband’s prestigious job posting overseas was supposed to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life. But ever since the move, you’ve been feeling empty, depressed, and anxious. You
Has a major life change left you feeling empty and off-balance? Are you feeling anxious and depressed about something you thought you’d be excited about? You might be experiencing a
Few people want to relive the pain of old traumas, and yet allowing the brain time to process these feelings and emotions is essential to healing. Getting the right kind
Are the stresses and demands of life pushing you to the brink of your mental capacity? Are you feeling numb, tired, and unable to get anything done? You may be
When helping others is hurting yourself, it’s time to ask what is really driving your need to step in. Understanding saviour complex can help you uncover the emotional pain or
The holidays are a stressful time for many people, as social, financial and familial pressures tend to increase during the season. For those with social anxiety disorder, the stress around
Are you struggling to manage stress? Do you often find your interpersonal relationships to be challenging? Do you feel like there’s a disconnect between how you feel and how you
Mental health is so much more than either feeling good or being in crisis. Recognising where you are on a mental health continuum can help you know what actions to
Our idiosyncrasies and quirks are a normal part of what shape our overall personalities, but when do those unique aspects signal there may be something more significant going on? Being
The power of trauma and its impact on how we remember an event can set off a long cycle of recurring and disturbing flashbacks. Understanding what they are, and how
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be, “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding effective treatment at The Dawn’s mental health retreat in Thailand. “I’ve been in and out of counseling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole
