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The CALM Blog
Welcome to the CALM Blog, a reflection, guidance, and growth space. You'll find articles on mental health, counselling, life management, and personal development here. Whether you're new to therapy or deep into your journey, we aim to offer thoughtful, accessible content to support your well-being every step of the way.
The Hidden Weight of Shame in Men’s Lives: How It Manifests and Why It Matters
Carl Jung Called Shame - The Soul Eater. Shame is a powerful, often misunderstood emotion - and for many men, it’s a silent force shaping...
Jun 192 min read
Focusing on What Works: How Solution-Focused Therapy Can Help with Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction
When you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, it's easy to feel trapped in the problem - stuck in cycles of worry, low...
Jun 42 min read
The Protective Self: How Defence Mechanisms Shield Us and How Therapy Helps Us Heal
In therapy, one of the most profound shifts clients experience is the realisation that their so-called “negative” behaviours - addiction,...
May 282 min read
The 12 Steps and Psychotherapy: How Modern Counselling Theories Align with Recovery
The 12-Step approach, popularised by Alcoholics Anonymous and many other recovery programs, is more than just a set of behavioural...
May 233 min read
How Protective Parts Show Up in Daily Life and Addiction
When you’ve been through trauma, especially in childhood - it’s common to develop protective behaviours just to get through. You might...
May 222 min read
Healing Attachment Wounds Through IFS and Inner Child Therapy
Attachment theory helps us understand one of the most important questions in therapy and in life: How safe do I feel being close to...
May 212 min read
ADHD and Addiction: Understanding the Hidden Link
Many people don’t realise how strongly ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and addiction are connected. ADHD affects not only...
May 192 min read
Day 5: Building Emotional Resilience and Self-Compassion in Recovery
Early recovery doesn’t just challenge your habits—it confronts your emotions. Without the buffer of substances, feelings like shame,...
May 162 min read
The Benefits of Psychodynamic Therapy with Addiction
Addiction can feel isolating, and the path to recovery often seems overwhelming. Many individuals battling addiction find it difficult to...
May 154 min read
Day 4: Creating Structure in Recovery
In early recovery, structure isn’t about control—it’s about safety. After a period of chaos or disconnection, routine gives your mind and...
May 152 min read
Day 3: Establishing Healthy Nutrition and Sleep Routines in Early Recovery
In early addiction recovery, your body is healing and your brain is recalibrating. Fuelling it well and getting consistent rest isn’t a...
May 142 min read
Day 2: Building a Support Network in Early Recovery
One of the most important aspects of early addiction recovery is connection. While it can feel vulnerable to reach out, recovery is not...
May 132 min read
Day 1: How to Manage Withdrawal Symptoms and Improve Sleep in Early Recovery
The early stages of addiction recovery can be physically and emotionally intense. Whether you're coming off alcohol, drugs, or another...
May 122 min read
What Will Counselling Help With?
Counselling can help with far more than you might think, from managing anxiety and healing from trauma to improving relationships and building self-worth. In this article, we explore the many ways therapy supports emotional well-being, personal growth, and lasting change.
May 12 min read
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