When I was the parent of a toddler and pregnant, I had a friend who also was a mom and expecting. It was at a time I really needed a good, solid friend and I hope that I was a good friend to her as well. One day when we were having coffee and were […]
Some confusing stuff is happening around peer support. Although not a new development, it seems to have morphed into a different concept without us really noticing that we have been conned, laypersons and well-meaning professionals alike. By now the new meaning of “peer support” is so intrenched in publications and conversations that there is no […]
Although the term gaslighting has been used in psychology articles since the 1980s, the term has become “popular” since trump was elected president in the United States. The name gaslighting originates from a play written in 1933 which was made in a movie in 1944. One of the examples of the manipulating behaviours implemented by […]
Over the last years, and most recently, topics related to white privilege come up continuously. Of course, it depends on what is in your newsfeed and who you follow on social media, but I can state that I read about the topics daily. I perceive this as positive as well as challenging. The topic of […]
In the first place…people need to be informed Regarding seeking services for health issues, I cannot stress enough the importance for people to feel respected. I believe that we can all relate to that. When seeking help, regardless of what these services are, we want to feel treated respectfully and equally. Nothing angers people more […]
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