Writing from SFCT on emotional wellbeing, therapy, and mental health.
3 September 2021
This article defines imposter syndrome, its characteristics and five common types (from the perfectionist to the soloist), and offers coping strategies such as sharing feelings, assessing abilities realistically, and not comparing yourself to others.
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13 August 2021
This article distinguishes healthy solitude from unhealthy social isolation, examines its pandemic-era causes and effects on children, the elderly and health workers, and offers ways to combat isolation and seek support.
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This article explains what anger is, its physical and mental health effects, how it's expressed verbally and nonverbally, and offers strategies — from therapy to exercise to avoiding triggers — for handling it in healthy ways.
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17 July 2021
This article discusses how the pandemic intensified and disrupted the process of grieving, walks through the Kubler-Ross five stages of grief, and offers coping strategies and guidance on when to seek professional grief support.
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This article introduces Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), a yoga-based mantra and singing-bowl relaxation practice, explaining how sound and vibration can reduce anxiety and support psychological well-being.
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