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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.
Breaking the Inner Critic: Rewriting the Voice of Shame
For many people, the harshest voice they hear is not from the outside world - it’s the one inside their own head. This internal voice,...
Jun 26, 20253 min read
Understanding the Deep Impact of Shame on the Mind, Body, and Self-Worth
"Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it – it can't survive being shared." - Brené...
Jun 24, 20252 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 19, 20252 min read
Why Men Struggle to Open Up And What It Has to Do with Attachment
Suicide Is The Biggest Killer Of Men Under The Age Of 50 It's 17th of June and it's still Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a...
Jun 17, 20252 min read
Avoidance, Attachment, and Addiction: When Numbing Becomes a Survival Strategy
When we grow up in environments where our emotional needs are unmet - whether through neglect, criticism, emotional absence, or...
Jun 16, 20252 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 12, 20252 min read
Modern Men, Silent Struggles: Reconnecting with What Matters
In a world that tells men to be providers, protectors, and problem-solvers, there’s often little space left to simply be human. Too many...
Jun 9, 20251 min read
Men’s Mental Health Month: Breaking the Silence
Around 75% of all suicides are male. June marks Men’s Mental Health Month - an important time to spotlight the unique challenges men face...
Jun 5, 20252 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 4, 20252 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 28, 20252 min read
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