Category: <span>Soul Bodega (The Needle Eye)</span>

understanding ptsd written by Temple Obike

Understanding PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorders)

Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an important aspect of life and living in todays world. Over the past 13 years of practicing as a marriage counselor, therapist and coach, i’ve discovered that.. …”between 15% to 23 % of all the cases i encountered within an entire year was always…
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what type of therapist is best for marriage counseling

What type of therapist is best for marriage counseling

Introduction: What type of therapist is best for marriage counseling ? A question many are starting to ask. Marriage, a union celebrated across diverse cultures in Nigeria, encounters its unique set of challenges. Choosing the right therapist for marriage counseling is a pivotal decision for couples seeking to strengthen their…
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Emotional abuse, how to identify and end it written by Temple Obike

Emotional Abuse: The Silent Killer – Identification and Intervention

Emotional abuse, often overlooked and underestimated, is a silent killer of self-esteem, mental well-being, and personal relationships. Unlike physical abuse, the scars of emotional abuse are hidden beneath the surface, leaving victims in a state of perpetual distress. On this write-up i will take you on a quick journey into…
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Eating Disorders body image struggles written by Temple Obike

Breaking Down the Stigma of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Yet, despite their prevalence, there is still a strong stigma surrounding them. This stigma often leads to misconceptions and judgement towards those struggling with these disorders. One aspect that adds to the stigma is the focus on…
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Male domestic abuse written by Temple Obike

Male Domestic Abuse in Marriage. The Hidden Struggle

When we think of domestic abuse, we often picture a woman being physically harmed by her partner. However, there is a hidden struggle that is not often talked about – male abuse in marriage. While physical violence against men is a serious issue, emotional abuse on men is also a…
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Emotionally focused therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy and It’s Effectiveness

We will be discussing everything you need to know about emotionally focused therapy. This therapy type is highly effective and comes well recommended across academic circles as  a proven technique for handling marriage counseling sessions. We will be looking at this topic from the various aspects. The 3 Stages of…
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Trauma bonding relationships built on control and abuse

Trauma Bonding, Relationships Built on Control & Abuse

“Trauma Bonding, Relationships Built on Control and Abuse” is a conversation long overdue for most relationships today. Have you ever seen two people who you knew had absolutely no reason to be together? One person was constantly abusing the other and the other person was just too weak to simply…
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Teenage Marijuana Use: How to Keep Your Children Safe in a World That Normalizes Its Use

I want us to talk about teenage marijuana use and how to keep your children safe in a world that normalizes it’s use. Schools are on holidays and children are home. Many observant parents use this period in discovering unsettling truths about their teenagers from drugs, sexual activity or cultism…
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How to Survive an Unhappy Marriage (for the spouse who wants to keep trying)

Marriage was never meant to be survived. It was meant to be enjoyed, cherished and exciting even with its here and there challenges. As a much younger therapist i would not have attempted a write-up with this title but with age comes new realities. Living in a happy marriage means…
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