The ability to identify our emotions is something we start to develop as children. Our parents or guardians play a key role in helping us to understand what we are feeling. But, if we have been maltreated and suffered abuse or neglect, then any such nurturing may be absent or distorted. As we grow up, [...]

When we’re enduring depression it can be easy to lose sight of our original selves - the feelings associated with depression can be all consuming. In so, we tend to forget the many aspects of our personalities that our friends and family find attractive about us. Perhaps we are known for our humour, our listening [...]

When we’re feeling overwhelmed by our busy lifestyles, and coping with depression, it can be too easy to lose sight of our perspective. In my experience, depression is like a cloud; sometimes the skies are blue, and then with no notice, the dark clouds loom overhead. Trying to function during these times is challenging. It [...]

I’m giving you permission to take care of you! For some people, doing so is second nature, because it’s a learned skill that nurturing parents do for their children. For example: a child with a fever will be tucked into bed with a drink, perhaps with some comforting television and appropriate medication. When that child [...]