2022-03-17Justine /Oaes The human mind is constantly boggled with calamities that are happening around the world. For the past two years, we have been battling a virus that has taken the lives of many people worldwide. View more
2022-04-01Justine /Oaes Our early childhood bond with our parents/primary caregivers informs how we are likely to relate to ourselves and others in our adulthood. View more
2022-04-14Justine /Oaes In the previous article, we explored the different attachment styles, and its importance in how we relate to the self and others. View more
2022-05-20Justine /Oaes Toxic relationships are unhealthy relationship patterns that exist between two people and are found across different contexts – romantic relationships, parent-child, in friendships as well as work relations. View more
2022-06-03Justine /Oaes Research indicates that our past negative experiences subconsciously predisposed us to specific partners romantically – meaning we attract a certain type. View more
2022-06-17Justine /Oaes Parent relationships are generally the most challenging relationships to walk away from, unlike any other relationships. We don’t get to choose our blood relatives; we are born from them and into them. View more
2022-07-01Justine /Oaes As mentioned before, leaving toxic parental relationships is almost impossible. As a result, the psychological harm incurred by children are prolonged and challenging to treat. View more
2022-07-15Justine /Oaes According to the United States’ Uniformed Crime Report (UCR), rape has been redefined as “the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim”. View more
2022-07-29Justine /Oaes For many of us, the subject of boundaries might be foreign because of our socialisation and upbringing. We are brought up in homes where we are often told to accommodate others and to place others’ needs before ours, even when it’s detrimental to our well-being and mental health. View more
2022-11-04Justine /Oaes It’s that time of the year when many learners and students across the country are either preparing for or sitting for exams. Exams and tests are normal activities of academic pursuit. View more
2022-11-18Justine /Oaes Many learners and students are either halfway through their exams, or are approaching the end. As mentioned in the previous article, the greatest fear most students have is the consequences of failing exams or a subject/module. View more
2022-12-09Justine /Oaes Entering university is an exciting phase for those who embark on the journey. There’s a sense of independence and freedom that most learners yearn for when they leave high school. View more
2022-12-16Justine /Oaes Research indicates that there’s a strong correlation between money problems and mental health issues. Spending more than we intend or budget has the propensity to create stress, anxiety and depression for many people. View more
2023-02-17Justine /Oaes We often desire to be loved by others, and to love others. Very rarely do we desire to love ourselves. When we are unable to love ourselves, we are void of knowing our worth. View more