Forum Mehta
Sex and its Interconnectedness
The activity of sex means different things for different people. In our culture, we have opened up the discussion around sex which leads...
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Forum Mehta
Aug 4, 20236 min
Beyond Addressing Conflict: Creating Positive Affect in a Couple Relationship
In any relationship, one will face conflict, but how that conflict is addressed is essential in determining what the resolution of that...
Forum Mehta
Mar 20, 20237 min
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...
Forum Mehta
Mar 20, 20235 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, 20223 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, 20225 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, 20227 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, 20224 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, 20227 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, 20226 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, 20218 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, 20218 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, 20215 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, 20216 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, 20217 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, 20217 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, 20217 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, 20205 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, 20204 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, 20204 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...
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