by Louise Malan | Dec 15, 2017 | Other
There are few experiences more devastating than the suicide of a loved one. Statistics inform us that completed suicide is more common in men than in women, whereas for attempted suicide the relation is reversed. Important risk factors in suicide include social...
by Louise Malan | Dec 15, 2017 | Relationships
Jealousy is a normal emotion experienced by all human beings. Yet we all know that some people experience very high levels of jealousy. Jealousy differs from envy. Envy relates to what others possess. This means that you may be envious of other’s talents or...
by Louise Malan | Dec 15, 2017 | Other
A person experiences trauma when you are exposed to an event or ongoing stress that is beyond your capacity to master the experience. Some experiences are so traumatic that they are experienced as traumatic by almost everyone. For all children the loss of a loved...
by Louise Malan | Dec 15, 2017 | Sexuality
The way we predominantly think and feel about ourselves constitutes our self-esteem. We are all aware of fluctuations in our self-esteem and obstacles that we need to overcome to maintain the sense of our value and worth. Yet, we have an underlying self-esteem that...
by Louise Malan | Dec 15, 2017 | Relationships
It is so intriguing and interesting to understand why specific people are attracted to one another in romantic relationships. Many factors play a role in this. In this article I will discuss three of the most powerful forces in romantic relationships, namely love,...
