Wishful Therapy

03/12/2021

Despite the increased awareness of and empathy toward disabilities, there's still many obstacles standing in the way of fair and equitable treatment of people with disabilities. Unfortunately, this world is still set up for able-bodied neurotypical individuals.

If you have ever wondered what YOU can do to combat these obstacles and increase awareness and education around disabilities, check out some ideas in this post. 😊

17/11/2021

Remember when you thought your identity was made of the grades you got in class? Or how good you looked even after a long say of sports? 🤡

Turns out it's a bit more complex than that. I mean, not even great scholars or researchers know why you see yourself the way you do and what makes YOU who you are. But the question is, do you know? 🤔

Reach out personally if you are currently struggling with your identity, or know someone who is. Let's figure it out together!

08/11/2021

One of the most important predictors for whether or not someone will grow up emotionally healthy is learning how to identify and label emotions in childhood.

Were you taught how to understand your emotions as a kid? Did you learn this through parents, friends, romantic partners? How old were you when you "figured yourself out"?

Or, are you still unsure how to distinguish between your negative emotions?

13/10/2021

Negative self-talk almost feels like a default for most people. It takes active effort to turn your inner monologue into your friend. 🤝 Here are some ways you can start your positive self-talk journey today!

01/10/2021

Did you know that the chemicals released in our bodies that make us "feel" emotions last for about 6 seconds? So, if you're feeling the same way even after 6 seconds, you are consciously giving attention and meaning to your emotions.
Here are some steps you can follow to process your emotions in a healthy way 👍

29/09/2021

After having lived through one of the most difficult times in our lives- the COVID crisis- it seems as though a lot of people just can't wait to get back to their normal lives!
If you are one of these people, you might have already realized that...the normal we once knew is no more. The world is moving forward, and it seems like our only option now is to move with it rather than get stuck on "an ideal time" from our past.
But of course, this is easier said than done...

Here is my story about what the pandemic taught me about mental health, and how this set me on a journey to move with the times and (hopefully) make a change in people's lives. :)
https://www.wishfultherapy.com/post/close-encounters-of-the-covid-kind

What did the pandemic teach us about mental health? We may have all, at some point during the pandemic, experienced the effects it has had on our mental health.

14/09/2021