Rationale Choice theory is the track on which the train of Reality Therapy runs. WDEP system, a technique belonging to Reality Therapy, stands for wants – doing – evaluation – planning. Each of the letters in the acronym represents a cluster of ideas and possible interventions that operationalize the underlying theory: choice theory. The […]
Author Archives: nandita
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A lot of the time, individuals fall into maladaptive patterns of being without even realising it. These patterns are essentially streams of thought and behaviours that become subconscious and automatic. Soon enough, reaction takes precedence, without the individual being able to identify what triggered said reaction. Thought/mood journaling calls for consciously paying close attention to […]
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Being able to communicate effectively with your co-workers ensures not only that you workplace does not turn sour but also that you are able to get your work done successfully. Here are some tips on how to achieve the same!
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We all have wondered how different child-rearing practices affect children’s development, including Diana Baumrind, an American clinical and developmental psychologist known for her research on parenting styles. After studying how parents interacted with their preschool children, she identified two key dimensions of parental behaviour: 1. Warmth versus Hostility Warm parents communicate love and affection for […]
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Forgiving ourselves is a process which doesn’t finish overnight. It might take some days or months or even years. Let’s see how to do it better!
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Have you ever wondered why you do not question twice when someone asks you to do something you enjoy doing? And why even getting a glass from the water cooler ten steps away can sound like such an exhausting task? Have you ever wondered why you continue doing certain things your parents told you to […]
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I terminated my personal therapy yesterday (after a total of 17 sessions across 7 months). Therapy/Counselling is a very emerging field and source of help in our country at the moemnt and I truly believe that sharing more of our personal experiences about it can help clear so many stigmas about it and give rise […]
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At Happy Ho, we believe that good books make great hearts! Here are some books you’d like to pick up on some evenings with a hot cup of chai (or coffee) and some pakoras (or cakes)! And do your mental health some good. The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond In exchange for her lucky leopard’s […]
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You were on time for the important meetings. You turned in the reports on time. You handled each task efficiently. And yet, when the time came for getting your reward, your job failed you. Your boss/manager failed to provide you with the rewards you clearly deserved. We’ve all been there – not getting the promotion […]
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Have you ever met some people who navigate through their lives so easily as compared to others who struggle at every single point?