Forum Mehta
Self-worth
Most of us measure our self-worth by comparing our achievements or the things we have or the people who love us and measure our...
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Forum Mehta
- Mar 20
- 5 min
Conflict with oneself
Main aisa kyun hoon Main aisa kyun hoon Main jaisa hoon main waisa kyun hoon As I heard this song I found myself thinking it depicts how...
Forum Mehta
- Oct 15, 2022
- 3 min
How to resolve conflict in a relationship?
All of us have faced a difference in opinion with someone in our lives. Have you noticed whenever this has happened there is a sudden...
Lajya Nayak
- Sep 27, 2022
- 5 min
The Value of Emotion Series: Anger
Emotions are affective meanings that shape the way we perceive our experiences. They shade our daily life experiences, adding color and...
Forum Mehta
- Jun 29, 2022
- 7 min
Relationship between Exercise and Mental Health
While scrolling on social media or watching youtube videos have you noticed any ads about some new 21-day fitness challenge or a 'must...
Veha Pandya
- Jun 3, 2022
- 4 min
Unpacking the Pursuer - Distancer dynamic: the tussle of relational disconnection
The pursuer distancer dynamic is one of the most dangerous traps that couples can fall into in times of relational distress. In this...
Forum Mehta
- May 10, 2022
- 7 min
What is Self-Compassion?
Let us take a minute and think of any instance in the past where you had faced some failure or had made a mistake. It is possible that...
Veha Pandya
- Apr 20, 2022
- 6 min
War news and Vicarious Trauma
Trigger warnings: Russia-Ukraine war, war news, trauma, vicarious trauma, anxiety, compassion fatigue. The breakout of a full-blown war...
Lajya Nayak
- Aug 30, 2021
- 8 min
“I GIVE TOO MUCH”
Giving is often seen as this noble act of benevolence. It’s helped us survive and connected through the centuries. The reciprocity of...
reflectivearena
- Aug 13, 2021
- 8 min
Crip Time: The Value of Slowing Down in a World struggling to catch up
‘’Crip time is flex time not just expanded but exploded; it requires re-imagining our notions of what can and should happen in time, or...
reflectivearena
- Jul 3, 2021
- 5 min
Celebrating Diversity: The Intricacies of being Queer & Disabled
All men are not born equal, some of us are more equal than others. History belongs to everyone, but unfortunately, has always been...
reflectivearena
- May 31, 2021
- 6 min
Let’s Talk About Shame (Part 2)
In the previous article on shame, we explored the difference between shame and a few other similar experiences. We also came to know what...
Lajya Nayak
- May 29, 2021
- 7 min
PCOS and its invisible struggle
I was 16 when I got diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). My doctor elaborately shared a technical and unsentimental...
Lajya Nayak
- Mar 22, 2021
- 7 min
Polyamory
The word “Polyamory” often has people widening their eyes with the inquisition, yet it’s treated as an unchartered territory that people...
Lajya Nayak
- Mar 10, 2021
- 7 min
Jealousy
Our relationship with jealousy is rarely uncomplicated. Often, we view it as a sign of love, desire, motivation, vigor, and attachment....
reflectivearena
- Dec 23, 2020
- 5 min
Let’s Talk About Shame
Shame is an "intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging."...
SnehaJanaki
- Oct 20, 2020
- 4 min
Money on the Couch
Money is ubiquitous and yet rarely spoken about in safe, honest, and open terms. Money and finances are unsurprisingly common sources of...
reflectivearena
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
How to deal with Grief after Losing a Loved one?
Everyone dies, and everyone grieves. But everyone deals with their grief in their own unique ways. While there is no right or wrong way...
reflectivearena
- Aug 31, 2019
- 4 min
The Challenges Of Living Away From Home, And How To Overcome Them
Homesickness is a very common phenomenon. It affects almost everyone who moves away from where they grew up. Our homes embodies safety,...
SnehaJanaki
- Jun 3, 2019
- 3 min
Debunking Myths about Couple Therapy
Maybe you and your partner have found yourselves in a rut where issues have remained unresolved, or have accumulated over time and become...
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