Iftaħ Qalbek

09/01/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘀.

How are families affected?
How can I support my teen during turbulent times?
What should I look out for?

As always, these resources do not replace therapeutic help, but are meant to serve as guidelines and support in between appointments.

The information is based on the training I attended last November: 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦.

Follow us as we explore this important subject, and share with others who might need it. Let's raise awareness and stop the stigma, mental health is important for everyone during every life stage.

01/01/2026

As one year comes to a close and another begins, we wish to thank all those who have trusted us with their stories, growth, and healing.

This new year, we hold space for gentleness over pressure, presence over perfection, and compassion over comparison. Wherever you find yourself on your journey, you are enough.

May the year ahead bring balance, connection, and care; for yourself and for one another.

Happy New Year from Iftaħ Qalbek

----

Hekk kif sena tintemm u tibda oħra ġdida, nixtiequ nirringrazzjaw lil dawk kollha li fdawna bl-istejjer, it-tkabbir u l-fejqan tagħhom.

F’din is-sena l-ġdida, inħallu spazju għall-ħlewwa minflok il-pressjoni, għall-preżenza minflok il-perfezzjoni, u għall-kompassjoni minflok il-paragun. Tkun fejn tkun fil-mixja tiegħek, int biżżejjed.

Nittamaw li s-sena li ġejja ġġib magħha bilanċ, konnessjoni u kura; lejk innifsek u lejn xulxin.

Is-Sena t-Tajba mingħand Iftaħ Qalbek

25/12/2025

Hope this day represented a day of peace and hope, for those whom it does not we hope they take the first step and look for support.

28/11/2025

Karen Edukatriċi, Terapista tal-Familja u Clinical Supervisor.

Il-passjoni tagħha hi li takkumpanja nies li qed jinnavigaw mumenti diffiċli tal-ħajja. Kemm jekk qed titħabat mal-ansjetà, taħdem fuq diffikultajiet fir-relazzjoni, tipprepara biex issir ġenitur, jew tipprova tifhem id-dinamika kumplessa tal-familja, Karen tista' tappoġġjak.

B’taħriġ avvanzat fl-attachment, kura informata mit-trawma, il-Metodu Gottman, u parental alienation, Karen hija impenjata għat-tagħlim kontinwu sabiex tkun tista’ toffrilek l-aqwa appoġġ.

Fl-aħħar mill-aħħar, il-kwalifiki kollha jeżistu għal raġuni waħda: biex tgħin lilek! Għal aktar informazzjoni aqra l-karużell.

Lest biex tibda? Ikkuntattjana ghal appuntament 👇🏼

📧 support@iftahqalbek.mt
📱 WhatsApp +356 7777 1237

27/11/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 💙

Karen is a Systemic Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Specialist in Attachment who is passionate about walking alongside people through life's most challenging moments.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, preparing for parenthood, or working through complex family dynamics, Karen brings evidence-based expertise with deep compassion.

With advanced training in attachment, trauma-informed care, the Gottman Method, and parental alienation, Karen is committed to continuous learning 📚 so she can offer you the very best support.

At the end of the day, all the qualifications exist for one reason: 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 feel heard, understood, and empowered to make the changes you want to see in your life.

Ready to begin? Reach out today. 👇

📧 support@iftahqalbek.mt
📱 WhatsApp +356 7777 1237

18/11/2025

🎓 Exciting News! 🎓

I'm thrilled to share that I've graduated with a qualification in Clinical Supervision last weekend! This milestone represents a deep commitment to supporting fellow mental health professionals in their growth and development.

Starting January 2026, I'll be offering Clinical Supervision services to mental health practitioners who are looking to:

✅ Enhance their clinical skills and professional development
✅ Navigate complex cases with confidence
✅ Maintain ethical practice and self-care
✅ Foster reflective practice in their work with families and individuals

With my background in systemic family psychotherapy, a focus on transitioning to parenthood, navigating intense conflict, attachment and now advanced training in clinical supervision, I'm passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative space where practitioners can thrive. 🫶

The full list of accredited clinical supervisors who are also psychotherapists can be found here: https://familja.gov.mt/membri-tal-bord-dwar-il-professjoni-tal-psikoterapija/bord-tal-professjoni-tal-psikoterapija-supervizuri-akkreditati-ppb/

If you or a colleague might be interested in clinical supervision, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out via DM or 77771237 to discuss how we can work together.

Here's to continuous growth and supporting those who support others! 💙

07/11/2025

This month, I’ll be unpacking the different ways I support individuals, couples, and families. 💞

Follow along to discover how therapy can help you or your loved ones thrive. 🌻

- - - -

Dan ix-xahar, se nkun qed naqsam magħkom id-diversi modi kif nappoġġja individwi, koppji, u familji waqt is-sessjonijiet tat-terapija. 💞

Segwi biex tiskopri kif it-terapija tista’ tkun ta għajnuna għalik jew ghal-maħbubin tiegħek. 🌻

06/11/2025

WOW, we did it! 1,000 followers! 💖

Thank you for being part of this growing community of individuals, parents, and families who believe in healing, growth, and meaningful connection. 🫶

Whether you’re a client on your journey, a parent seeking guidance, or someone simply curious about improving relationships, you are why I do this work.

My goal has always been to help people move from feeling stuck to creating lasting, positive change, one step, one insight, one conversation at a time.

💬 Tell me what would you love to see more of next?
Parenthood? Family dynamics? Personal growth? Share your thoughts below! 👇

- - - -

WAW, irnexxielna! 1,000 segwaċi! 💖

Grazzi talli qed tagħmel parti minn din il-komunità ta’ individwi, ġenituri, u familji li jemmnu fi tkabbir, fejqan u konnessjoni kemm fuq livell personali kif ukoll familjari.

Kemm jekk int klijent, jew ġenitur li qed ifittex gwida, jew xi ħadd sempliċement kurjuż dwar kif tista’ ttejjeb ir-relazzjonijiet tiegħek, int ir-raġuni għaliex nagħmel dan ix-xogħol.

L-għan tiegħi dejjem kien li ngħin lin-nies jimxu il-quddiem u joħolqu bidla dejjiema u pożittiva, pass wara pass, b’kambjamenti zgħar.

💬 Għidli fuqiex tixtieq li nitkellmu fix-xhur li ġejjin. Aqsam il-ħsibijiet tiegħek hawn taħt! 👇

22/10/2025

Even in hard seasons, change is possible. 💛

Families can learn new ways to connect and heal at any age.
You’re not alone on this journey. 🫶

Contact us if we can be of help. We look forward to supporting you.

www.iftahqalbek.mt

22/10/2025

Proud to be one of the professionals who facilitate this amazing programme for parents who have children from 3 months to 3 years of age. Please follow the link to learn more

Parents of children 0–3: the Parents as Partners Programme (PaSP) is now open!

Message us on Facebook Messenger to learn more or check eligibility.

19/10/2025

Our brains 🧠 learn emotional patterns early on.

When those patterns stop helping, families can actually rewire them together.

Some families lead with logic. Others with big feelings.
Neither is wrong, just different ways of coping. 🫶

With the right approach and support, families 👨‍👨‍👧 can heal and grow together.

14/10/2025

💛 Family healing isn’t magic, it’s made of small, consistent moments.

Recent research shows that when families get involved in supporting recovery from depression, outcomes often improve. 🫶

It’s okay if it doesn’t all happen at once, healing takes time, patience, and presence.

💕 Together, recovery is possible.