Everyone is familiar with the struggle to retain skills once learned. It’s a process that is ever present in psychotherapy so unpacking how it works there can provide useful lessons for us all. Although clients may seem motivated in-session, the motivation often dwindles once confronted by the challenges in the…

Credit: Misael Moreno Last Sunday, February 12, was Darwin Day and it is worth a moment to think again about his relevance to our human struggles in the modern era. Most high school biology students know that at only 22 years of age, Charles Darwin went on a voyage that…

Three Big Questions To Get Back On Track Credit: Arun Thomas You are likely familiar with the fable of the tortoise and the hare. Although much faster than the tortoise, the hare loses the race, because — overly confident — it decided to nap, while the tortoise crawled persistently —…

How Your Focus and Judgment Make Your Struggle A long time ago, I almost lost my life at work. My dad sold aluminium to aircraft manufacturers in San Diego, and I was working in the factory to put myself through college. Among other things, they produced aluminium foil, which required…

The Surprisingly Effective On-A-Holiday formula Credit: Frans Van Heerden The holidays are often the time of year where family comes together. Distant and close relatives show up, and bring forth family memories; not all of which are positive. There are expectations towards yourself and others. Things you wish to happen…

Credit: Fiona Art The history of psychedelics is deeply intertwined with the history of humanity. Indigenous cultures often ingested hallucinogenic substances in spiritual rituals to build deeper connections with nature and different deities. They used them to heal wounds, to prepare for battles, and also just to have fun. Nowadays…

Credit: AI image How can you become more mentally resilient? I think it’s possible to give an answer that covers almost everything science can currently tell us about what to do. …

When you think about visiting a therapist for the first time, you might feel quite uncomfortable. After all, why should you tell a virtual stranger the most intimate details of your life — things you haven’t even told your spouse, or your closest friends? What, are you going to be…