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Why Grief Feels So Lonely in the Western World—and How We Can Change That
In much of the Western world, the grieving are often left to fend for themselves. They are given a short window to express their sadness...
Joanna Baars
Mar 1712 min read
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Neurodivergent Communication Explained: Why It’s Time for Neurotypicals to Meet Them Halfway
What if the real issue isn’t that neurodivergent people struggle to communicate, but that neurotypicals struggle to understand them?
Joanna Baars
Mar 79 min read
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When Love Feels Like Control: Why It’s Not Caring, It’s Harmful
Control doesn’t always look like what we expect. When people hear the phrase emotional abuse, they might picture something like insults etc.
Joanna Baars
Mar 79 min read
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Nobody Talks About How Hard It Is to Be a Teen - So Let’s Talk About It
Growing up is no joke. Being a pre-teen or teenager? That’s a whole different level of tough. But a lot of adults don’t seem to remember.
Joanna Baars
Mar 78 min read
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Why You Can't Be Responsible for Other People's Feelings or Behaviour
Many of us are taught that we play a role in other people’s emotions. But in reality, you are not responsible for anyone else’s feelings...
Joanna Baars
Mar 57 min read
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Red Light... Green Light: How to Navigate Life by Listening to Your Feelings
What if, instead of being something we suppress to maintain peace, emotions are actually our own personal internal compass, guiding us?
Joanna Baars
Mar 58 min read
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Healing Co-dependency: The Journey to Emotional Independence
One of the most difficult but necessary steps in overcoming co-dependency is shifting the focus from 'them' to 'you'.
Joanna Baars
Feb 2114 min read
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You Don’t Have to Be Perfect, You Just Have to Be Human
Who decided that being human was something we needed to overcome? So, what if we stopped trying so hard to get it "right"?
Joanna Baars
Feb 208 min read
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Being Wanted vs. Being Needed: Connection vs. Obligation
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have mistaken being needed for being loved... But being needed is not the same as being cherished.
Joanna Baars
Feb 811 min read
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Why You Always Have a Choice (Even When It Feels Like You Don’t)
The illusion of choice doesn’t just shape the paths we take—it shapes how we see ourselves. It gets under our skin, embedding itself...
Joanna Baars
Feb 511 min read
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Why Trusting Yourself is the Key to Trusting Others
Trusting others doesn’t just depend on their reliability or actions. It also depends on how much we trust ourselves.
Joanna Baars
Dec 8, 20245 min read
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Why We Feel Lonely Even in a Room Full of People: The Science of Connection
This type of loneliness isn’t about how many people surround you; it’s about whether you feel emotionally connected, understood, and valued.
Joanna Baars
Dec 7, 20244 min read
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Money Isn’t the Problem: Why Our Attachment to It Might Be
Money isn’t just a resource, it’s tied to how we feel about ourselves, how we make decisions, and even how we measure success or security.
Joanna Baars
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Stop Proving, Start Living: How to Accept That You Are Good Enough
Good enough isn’t about settling or giving up; it’s about recognising that where you are, right now, is valid.
Joanna Baars
Dec 4, 20245 min read
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Sex and Power: How Society Uses Sexuality to Psychologically Control
Sex should not be a source of shame or a marker of value but a deeply personal aspect of who we are.
Joanna Baars
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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Celebrities Are People Too: Why We Need More Boundaries and Empathy
"Celebrities may live extraordinary lives, but at their core, they're no different from us. They also experience joy, pain, love, and loss."
Joanna Baars
Dec 2, 202411 min read
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Were You a Parentified Child? Signs, Causes, and Healing Explained
"One of the most enduring effects of parentification is the belief that self-worth is tied to what one can do for others."
Joanna Baars
Dec 2, 202428 min read
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Why Seeking Professional Help for Mental Health is Important!
"It is also important to note that any mental health issue, if left untreated, can worsen over time and lead to more severe consequences."
Joanna Baars
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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The Fear of Labels: Understanding the Anxiety Behind Being Categorised
"Labels, by their nature, carry a lot of power. They can define how others see us and how we see ourselves."
Joanna Baars
May 20, 20244 min read
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Welcome to Our Counselling Safe Space!
"One of our core values is inclusivity. We believe in providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for all individuals."
Joanna Baars
May 20, 20243 min read
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