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Understanding Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: Changing Unhelpful Beliefs to Improve Emotional Wellbeing
H ave you ever found yourself thinking, "I'm not good enough," "Everything always goes wrong," or "I can't cope with this"? We all experience negative thoughts from time to time. However, when these thoughts become deeply rooted beliefs, they can influence how we feel, behave, and respond to everyday situations. They may increase feelings of anxiety, stress, frustration, or low self-esteem, making it difficult to navigate life's challenges. At Begin Again, we believe in using
Rachel Varghese
Aug 23 min read


Understanding Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing: Healing Through Evidence-Based Therapy
Have you ever found it difficult to move past a painful or traumatic experience? Or perhaps you've noticed that a difficult memory still affects the way you think, feel, or react today? For many people, distressing experiences can continue to have a lasting impact long after the event has passed. These memories may contribute to feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, or emotional overwhelm, making it difficult to move forward. At Begin Again, we believe in using evidence-based t
Rachel Varghese
Aug 23 min read


Understanding Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Building Skills for Emotional Wellbeing
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or wished you had better ways to cope with stress, conflict, or challenging situations? Emotions are a natural part of life, but when they become intense or difficult to manage, they can affect our relationships, decision-making, and overall wellbeing. Many people find themselves reacting in ways they later regret or struggling to navigate difficult situations. At Begin Again, we believe in using evidence-based approaches to hel
Rachel Varghese
Jul 303 min read


Understanding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy:How Changing Your Thoughts Can Transform Your Wellbeing
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm not good enough" or "I'm not cut out for this"? Maybe you've put off attempting anything out of fear of failing? Our thoughts impact our emotions At Begin Again, we believe in using evidence-based approaches to support individuals on their mental health journey. One of the most effective and widely researched approaches is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CB
Rachel Varghese
Jul 223 min read


What is Adult ADHD?
What is Adult ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate attention and behaviour. Although it is typically diagnosed in childhood, it can still be present in adulthood. Under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), adult ADHD is identified by the patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can affect day-to-day activities. These symptoms can go

Tabitha David
Jan 294 min read


Body Image Issues: Why There Is a Need for Sensitivity Around Body Shaming
Do you often feel conscious about your body? Body image issues, refer to thinking and feeling negatively about your body.

Navya Kapoor
Dec 5, 20225 min read


4 Unhelpful Assumptions About Marriage
Marriage is hard work. If you’ve been married for any amount of time, you’ll agree with this statement wholeheartedly. We are fed...

Rebecca Davidar
Oct 15, 20225 min read


5 Reasons why you need to keep dating your spouse
Do you remember the first time you and your spouse went out? I’m sure all couples have really fond memories of the first time they met;...

Rebecca Davidar
Sep 8, 20226 min read


Attachment and the role of Couples Counselling
Attachment and issues emerging from attachment cause pain and dissatisfaction in couples. This article explores ways to heal from the pain

Rebecca Davidar
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Why are there so many men with heart related health issues: from a psychologist’s perspective
A few days back, I was talking with my dad, who shared this disturbing statistic in the newspaper: “400 men in Amritsar have gotten stent...

Navya Kapoor
Jun 13, 20223 min read


Leaving our lockdown nests....
Staying inside for the past two years, we all seem to have grown into our own little cocoons of space, and gotten used to being alone....

Rebecca Davidar
May 2, 20222 min read


What is Couples Counseling and how does it work?
Conflicts and issues are a part and parcel of romantic relationships; however, the way they are overcome speaks to the quality of the...

Navya Kapoor
Dec 7, 20213 min read


Schizophrenia: Beyond the Diagnosis
As we walked together, she was laughing and telling me stories about her childhood. The races with my dad, the pranks she played in...

Rebecca Davidar
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Therapy: Destigmatized
What is stigma? Stigma involves prejudice against someone based on a trait or action. It is the process through which a person or a group...

Rebecca Davidar
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Creating a Successful Parenting Team
It takes a village to raise a child but in today's world of nuclear families, parents have to raise their children themselves without a...

Rebecca Davidar
May 4, 20203 min read


How to support a suicidal loved-one in a lock-down?
Supporting a suicidal loved one during a lock down.

Rebecca Davidar
Apr 27, 20202 min read


Healing within the Crisis- A Covid-19 Therapy Response
A meaningful counselling response to deal with mental health concerns due to the Coronavirus situation

Rebecca Davidar
Apr 17, 20202 min read


What's the difference between a Counsellor, a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist?
I've heard people using these three terms interchangeably. Read further to understand the clear differences between the three. -...

Rebecca Davidar
Sep 3, 20191 min read


5 MYTHS ABOUT COUNSELLING, BUSTED
We all have certain ideas and biases about counselling and therapy. Read more to have a clearer understand of what counselling and...

Rebecca Davidar
Feb 28, 20192 min read
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