What is Happiness?

What is Happiness?

Happiness is defined as a sense of being happy, content, and joyful. However, it encompasses so much more than just that. It is a state of feeling whole, of gratitude, of awareness. This is not to say that we don’t have suffering and grief – we can’t dismiss...
Working Towards Forgiveness

Working Towards Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a choice – a choice to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Over the course of time, it allows us to move past the hurt and pain, and alleviates the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms caused by the pain.  Pain and suffering tend to lead...
The Psychology of Shame

The Psychology of Shame

Shame is a deep and intense emotion embedded in social and relational anxiety, withdrawal, and negative self-perception. It is a heavy burden to carry and sustains deep emotional wounds.  Research has consistently shown that shame is strongly correlated with negative...
Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD)

When we think of obsessions, oftentimes we associate them with an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on an individual’s mind. For instance, an individual with an obsession with cleanliness may constantly worry about germs, while an...
Leadership and Transactional Analysis

Leadership and Transactional Analysis

In the second of a two-part blog about corporate culture and conflict at the workplace, we take a look at how communication and leadership through transactional analysis can have an impact on interactions at the office.   Leadership is a key component to the formation...