Disorganized Attachment Style
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The most difficult type of insecure attachment is the disorganized attachment style. It is often seen in people who have been physically, verbally, or sexually abused in their childhood. A disorganized / fearful-avoidant attachment style develops when the child’s caregivers – the only source of safety – become a source of fear.
How to Address Conflict
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How To Deal With The Imposter Syndrome (Patient Interview)
Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent...
Are You An Imposter? Probably Not.
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7 Questions About My Trauma Journey
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Borderline Personality Disorder
The Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others,...
The most difficult type of insecure attachment is the disorganized attachment style. It is often seen in people who have been physically,...
Avoidant Attachment Style
What is avoidant attachment? Avoidant attachment is an attachment style that develops during early childhood. It tends to occur in children...
Birthday Special - Re-run
In honor of my birthday I am reuploading the popular birthday Q&A of last year. I hope it answers a few questions you still had in mind...
Anxious Attachment Style - Deep Dive
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Attachment Styles and How They Dictate Our Lives
Our style of attachment affects everything from our friendships to our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly,...
Self-Sabotaging Habits That Keep You Stuck
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How to Deal with Family Conflicts
An episode on how to deal with family conflicts. A question asked many times in therapy and/or when generally reached out for with...
How To Get Over a Break-Up
Breaking up with someone is hard and can cause real grief and trauma. After getting asked quite often what to do and how to handle...
How To Deal With Bad News
At bad news and events are unfolding we all need a few tools to deal with them the right way.
The Power of Journaling with Anja Saleh
Anja Saleh, trained as a political and social scientist, is an educator, designer, and poet. In her writing, she re-explores spirituality,...
Therapist to Therapist: On Forgiveness with Chereen Shurafa
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Depression & Binge Eating
Is there a connection between depression and binge eating?
Therapist to Therapist: Dr. Saliha Afridi
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Negative Self-Talk and Missing People
Discussing my life updates and how I deal with negative self-talk and how to deal with missing someone who is no longer part of your life.
Eating Disorder Series: How to Eat Healthy
With the start of the eating disorder series we discuss a healthy lifestyle and better food choices with Dana Habayeb. She explains that...
Birthday Special!
After my last episode, many asked me to record an episode about me. So I asked my close friend Salma to interview me which questions she...
On Loneliness
The last days of the year are traditionally the days we reflect on and review the last months before we step into the new year. It is...
Finding A Positive Outlook in Hardship
A positive attitude helps you cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to...
Q&A - What is Journaling and How to Use It (Re-run)
Journaling is a written record of our thoughts & feelings. There are really not any rules although most journaling is a daily exercise....
How to Address Conflict
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How To Deal With The Imposter Syndrome (Patient Interview)
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Are You An Imposter? Probably Not.
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