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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.
Understanding Panic Disorder: When Fear Feels Overwhelming
Anxiety can take many forms, and one of the most intense experiences is panic disorder. While many people experience occasional anxiety...
Sep 162 min read
When the Past Doesn’t Stay in the Past: Unresolved Grief, Childhood Experiences, and Depression
Grief is not always obvious. Sometimes it hides beneath the surface, showing itself years later as a persistent sadness, loss of...
Aug 112 min read
Understanding Grief: The Five Stages and the Human Experience of Loss
Grief is a deeply personal, yet universal experience. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life...
Jul 132 min read
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
How Early Childhood Experiences Shape Our Adult Relationships
Many adults find themselves stuck in painful relationship patterns - feeling unseen, misunderstood, or emotionally reactive - without...
Jun 122 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
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
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 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
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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