The Lipstick Under Our Burkhas
The plot line of Lipstick Under My Burkha (directed by Alankrita Shrivastava) revolves around 4 women, each from a different age group and each leading very different lives. A mother of 3 children, left alone to fend for herself; a…
Becoming Aware Of Our Shark Music
Imagine a video that shows a sandy beach, a blue sky with birds flying and crystal clear water. The background music is a soft and calming piano tune. That sounds lovely, right?! Now imagine the same video with the beautiful…
“That Woman Is Crazy!”
In the 19th century, hysteria was considered a diagnosable physical illness among women. The symptoms ranged from seizures, mood swings, anxiety, shortness of breath, pain, bizarre movements, hallucinations and inability to speak. The word hysteria, in itself, originates from a…
Dealing with a break-up during the pandemic
“The relationship ended before it could start” seems to be the common thread among the locked down love stories in therapy. The pandemic has sent a lot of hopeful romantics finding love on the internet, while some have been lucky…
Leaving the closet?
Things to think about before making up your mind. Coming out and living openly aren’t something you do once, or even for a particular amount of time. It’s a journey that we make every single day of our lives. Every…
Womxn and Mental Load
From the morning tea to dinner and cleaning up after that and ensuring that everyones ready for the next day is THEIR responsibility. When it comes to household chores, womxn are seen as the one who are in charge and…
Dementia: Caregiver Stress
When a person is diagnosed with dementia, it is not just their life that changes but also the lives of those around them. This period of adjustment can cause a severe amount of distress on the caregiver if they are…
Caring for Dementia
Well being, for many, is state of having a sense agency, hope, confidence and self esteem. Well being is perceived in a similar manner by people living with dementia.They wish to enjoy a purposeful life,filled with meaningful activity,comfortable environment and…
How to Know If You Need to Consult a Psychologist
Ever wondered if you need a psychologist and stopped to think that maybe you don’t – because your concerns/ problems are not big enough? There are a lot of misconceptions with how and when people consult psychologists. It does not…
Reconnecting with Parents
On a usual day, without the virus, you’d get home and go straight to your room. Interaction with your family is almost minimal. Even when you do, at most it is small talk about how a certain cricketer is doing…
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