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Components of Harmony

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony? Fear, that is if the fear is invalid. Happy New Week, Wonderbeau people ✨️ I hope we can all learn something that will help us do better. Yesterday we talked about favourite music genre. And today we are talking about harmony. What makes music is harmony, even if you’re singing alone. For music to come from a person, the strings have to be…

[thevalleyisjolly]

1, 8, 18!

Ahhh, thanks Jade! <3

1 - the character everyone gets wrong

Ohhh, first hot take of the day is that a solid 60-80% of the fandom gets every single PC wrong to some level. Either they ignore them entirely/reduce them down to a handful of tropes, or they only interpret their actions in relation to a ship dynamic or ship trope. Characters deemed less shippable (Grog, Pike, Caduceus, Veth, etc) get consistently portrayed as support/side characters to the “main” ships, characters who are not members of the person’s favourite ship/are members of a counter-ship to the person’s favourite ship get bad-faith interpretations of all their actions regardless of whether they have anything to do with romance in the first place, and characters who are part of a ship get entirely reduced to shipping tropes.

Of course there are usually a few dedicated fans (braver than any US marine) of each character who do their best to provide thoughtful canon-based analysis of the characters as they actually are, but I’m still going to block the next person who complains about the misogyny Vex gets from fans (true) and then proceeds to exclusively discuss every single one of Vex’ actions in the context of her romantic interests whether or not they have anything to do with her romantic interests.

8 - common fandom opinion that everyone is wrong about

“The gods are actually the REAL villains and need to be gotten rid off!” How’s that Ludinus juice tasting, y’all? Really, we gotta stop projecting our personal experiences with and views on evangelical Christianity onto the entirely separate religious system and context of Exandria.

18 - it's absolutely criminal that the fandom has been sleeping on…

Caduceus! Dude does not exist in the story to be the party therapist/ship counsellor - I know Caduceus went to great pains to /act/ like a therapist, but it’s an exploration of the character’s flaws (namely arrogance), not a sign that he really /is/ a therapist.

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The Impact of Being Seen

New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/the-impact-of-being-seen/

The Impact of Being Seen

Clinical psychotherapist and counsellor Andrew Macdonald explores the important role of affirmation.

Perhaps a more positive experience of saying “being seen”, is to say being affirmed.

Affirmation builds belonging, self-worth and improves mental health.

The world can get challenging, even more so if we navigate our identities, sex or sexual attraction, it can get rather lonely. Or perhaps feel like we are the only ones going through what we are feeling.

To take what some describe as a “leap of faith” and share our identities with others, we often silently sit there waiting to see if we are accepted or rejected.

Being affirmed is basically the opposite of this. It hopefully doesn’t include words like “tolerate” or “accept”, rather words like love, care, celebrate and nurture.

In my clinic and agency work, I see many trans, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) adolescents alongside their parents and carers. I explain to them in our first appointment that I provide “affirming” therapy which means, your beautiful adolescent can be whoever they tell me they are, whatever identity they want to be, and that this may change, but that is up to them.

A common response from parents and carers is “Won’t that feed into their thoughts��? I’m yet to see this play out, and gently work with parents around their own identities of gender and sexuality.

Hopefully giving them insights into how they came to know who they are or who they wish to sleep with.

Another thought of being seen is also seeing.

If I am a same-sex attracted man, who also happens to be a farmer and butcher, does seeing men in tight underwear with angel wings at Mardi Gras connect with me?

Maybe it does, or perhaps when I see that, I start wondering if I might be even further marginalised because what I see isn’t me.

Finding those close connections and health professional services that affirm us is a really important antidote to the shade that is too often out there. -Andrew Macdonald is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor providing video-based sessions Australia-wide. Visit jeffersonplace.com.au to book an appointment.

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Partner Companion: AI-powered Customer Engagement Advisor

We’re happy to report that Partner Companion is now available to more Google Cloud Services Partners, after an amazing preview at Google Cloud Next 2024!

Google  Cloud have faith in the strength of their alliances. Partner Companion uses generative  AI to provide them with the data they require in order to prosper. It’s a calculated risk taken to ensure the success of our partners as well as a demonstration of Google AI technology. It’s intended to improve the expert services they provide and guarantee that their clients get the best Google Cloud solutions.

What Is Partner Companion?

Partner Companion is prepared to enhance your client interaction journey if you are a Google Cloud partner. With the use of Vertex AI‘s generative AI technology, this AI-powered collaborator provides you with immediate, tailored access to the extensive knowledge base you require to succeed. Consider Partner Companion as your own, service-oriented counsellor for Google Cloud.

It receives training via the Delivery Enablement Portfolio’s (DEP) product documentation, service knowledge repositories, and delivery training and enablement materials. Additionally, it is programmed to direct you to conversational agents that have been trained in nearby zones, such as Delivery Navigator templates and methodology. These interfaces will converge more over time, giving you even more straightforward interactions.

Essential Elements

Individualized Exchanges

To provide individualized advice and solutions, Partner Companion analyses client data using complex algorithms. As a result, every client is guaranteed to receive solutions that are specifically suited to their requirements and preferences.

Round-the-clock accessibility

You may provide 24/7 customer support for your business using Partner Companion. It doesn’t matter when your consumers reach out the AI advisor is always available to help and make sure they receive prompt assistance.

Multi-Channel Assistance

In addition to social media, email, chat, and more, Partner Companion can communicate with clients on a variety of platforms. An easy and consistent client experience is guaranteed by this multi-channel capabilities.

Insights Based on Data

AI-driven advisers connect with clients and gather valuable data. These insights can help your firm understand client behaviour, preferences, and trends to make better decisions. Reliability

Partner Companion can effortlessly adapt to accommodate rising demands as your organisation expands. The AI adviser customizes its support to meet your demands, regardless of your size it can be used by small startups as well as established businesses.

Gains for Your Enterprise

Increasing Client Contentment

Partner Companion enhances client pleasure and loyalty by offering individualised and effective support services. Recurring business and word-of-mouth recommendations are higher among satisfied clients.

A Higher Level of Efficiency

Your human agents may concentrate on more complicated problems by delegating ordinary questions and duties to Partner Companion. Your customer support team becomes more productive and efficient as a consequence.

Financial Savings

Businesses can save money without sacrificing service quality when AI handles a large percentage of client contacts and eliminates the requirement for high levels of human labour.

The advantage over competitors

Partner Companion provides a competitive advantage to your organisation in an era where customer experience is a critical distinction. A crowded market can be distinguished by higher customer engagement.

How using Partner Companion changes the way you work

Instant expertise: Concisely summarise technical documentation that is complicated.

Personalised upskilling: Get suggestions that are specifically matched to the abilities of your team and the demands of the project.

Real-time assistance: Obtain prompt responses to your queries and obstacles.

Strategic planning: Create a plan to advance and expand your Google Cloud practice.

Why Use a Partner Companion?

Projects using Google  Cloud must be able to quickly obtain the necessary information and learn new things continuously. Partner Companion automates this process by utilising  artificial intelligence ( AI) and a natural language interface to deliver accurate, fast access to our resources, which are at the forefront of the industry.

The trip will go on

The adventures of Partner Companion are far from over! Google goal is to always make your experience better. What lies ahead for you is as follows:

Get responses that are hyper-personalized according to the user’s knowledge level and delivery profile.

Integrated support: From the Partner Companion interface, automatically generate delivery helpdesk tickets.

Hand-offs: Make contact with more knowledgeable agents to receive more assistance in particular areas. Long term, we see linked conversation agents operating smoothly in the background to provide you with an easier experience.

And still more is being developed!

Under the hood: Partner Companion’s supporting technology

Partner Companion makes use of the most recent generative AI models and services offered by Cloud Run, App Engine, and Vertex AI, Google Cloud’s machine learning development platform. Intent management, embedding creation, vector search, and answer summarization are all combined by its sturdy design to provide precise and pertinent information.

Accept the future

Your AI-powered ally throughout the Google Cloud customer interaction journey is Partner Companion. Take action right now to see the difference! We appreciate your opinion and ask for it as we continue to develop this potent tool.

Start now

For approximately 88K Partner users registered in the Delivery Readiness Portal (DRP), Partner Companion is currently accessible. It is intended for technical delivery and GCP practice development roles. Enter your login information to access Partner delivery enablement’s future!

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Navigating Loss with Faith and Support: A Guide to Muslim Bereavement Counselling

The death of a loved one is a universal experience, yet the grieving process often takes on a unique character shaped by cultural and religious beliefs. For Muslims, navigating bereavement involves not only emotional processing but also understanding Islamic perspectives on death and the afterlife. Muslim Bereavement Counselling offers a unique and valuable approach, integrating faith-based comfort with professional support to guide individuals through this challenging time.

Understanding Muslim Grief: Tears Flow, But Faith Guides the Way

Islamic tradition acknowledges the natural expression of grief, allowing for tears and moments of sadness. The Quran itself mentions Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) own grief at the loss of his son, Ibrahim. However, the emphasis lies in accepting Allah's will (tawakkul) and practicing patience (sabr) during this difficult period. Muslim bereavement counsellors understand this delicate balance and create a safe space for individuals to express their emotions freely, without judgment. This allows for open exploration of the full spectrum of grief, from sadness and anger to confusion and guilt.

There is a recognition that grief is a natural process, with room for emotional expression. However, excessive outward displays of despair are discouraged. The focus is on finding inner strength through faith and eventually moving forward with a sense of acceptance and trust in Allah's plan.

Benefits of Muslim Bereavement Counselling: A Multifaceted Approach

Seeking support through Muslim bereavement counselling offers a range of advantages:

Faith-Based Context and Guidance: A counsellor familiar with Islamic teachings can provide guidance on coping with loss within the Islamic framework. This includes exploring verses from the Quran and hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) that offer comfort and perspective on death and the hereafter. Discussing these teachings can help individuals find strength and meaning in their faith during this challenging time.

Culturally Sensitive Support: A Muslim counsellor inherently understands and empathizes with the specific cultural norms and expectations surrounding death and mourning rituals. This includes understanding the importance of practices like Janaza (funeral prayer) and offering guidance on navigating these traditions in a way that is both respectful and emotionally supportive.

Grief Processing and Management Tools: Counselling provides a safe space to explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with grief. The counsellor can help individuals identify and manage a range of difficult emotions, such as anger, guilt, and sadness. This can involve developing healthy coping mechanisms like mindfulness practices or grief journaling, and navigating the complex journey of grief in a supportive and understanding environment.

Practical Support During a Difficult Time: Navigating post-loss practicalities, such as funeral arrangements and managing finances, can be overwhelming in the midst of grief. A counsellor can offer support and guidance during this challenging period, helping individuals make informed decisions and navigate these often complex tasks.

Strengthening Faith Through Loss: For some, loss can lead to questioning one's faith. A counsellor can help individuals reconcile their grief with their religious beliefs. This can involve exploring how faith can provide strength and comfort in times of hardship, potentially leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of their faith.

Finding Muslim Bereavement Counselling: Resources for Support

There are several ways to find Muslim bereavement counselling services:

Mosques and Islamic Centers: Many mosques and Islamic centers offer bereavement support groups led by Imams or counsellors familiar with Islamic perspectives on grief. These groups can provide a sense of community and shared experience for those grieving.

Mental Health Professionals: Online directories of Muslim mental health professionals exist through organizations like the Islamic Mental Health Association. These directories can help individuals find qualified counsellors who understand both Islamic beliefs and Western therapeutic practices.

Bereavement Charities: Several charities cater specifically to Muslim bereavement, such as the Muslim Bereavement Support Service (UK). These organizations offer support groups, counselling services, and resources tailored to the needs of the Muslim community.

Remember, You Are Not Alone: Hope and Healing Through Faith and Community

The death of a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. Muslim bereavement counselling can be a valuable source of support during this difficult time. By integrating Islamic principles with professional guidance, it can help individuals navigate their grief, find solace in their faith, and begin to heal. Remember, you are not alone in your journey through grief. There is a supportive community of faith and mental health professionals available, and these resources can help you find the strength and guidance you need to begin to move forward with your life.

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Bridging Faith and Therapy: Unveiling the Benefits of Muslim Counselling

Life's challenges can be a tangled web, leaving us feeling lost and overwhelmed. In such moments, seeking guidance is a natural human response. Muslim counselling offers a unique approach that weaves faith-based principles with psychological support, creating a tapestry of emotional and spiritual well-being.

Understanding Muslim Counselling

Distinct from traditional therapy, Muslim counselling, also known as Islamic counselling, incorporates Islamic teachings into the therapeutic process. It acknowledges the interconnectedness of the spiritual and psychological aspects of the human experience. Counsellors with expertise in this field draw upon the rich resources of the Quran, Sunnah, and Islamic scholarly traditions to provide a holistic approach to supporting their clients.

Core Values Guiding the Practice

Several core values underpin the practice of Muslim counselling:

Tawhid (Oneness of God): The foundation of Muslim counselling rests on the recognition of Allah (God) as the ultimate source of guidance and solace.

Tawakkul (Trust in God): Counselling fosters a sense of trust in Allah's plan, allowing individuals to navigate difficulties with greater resilience.

Rahma (Compassion): Counsellors prioritize empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for clients to express themselves openly.

Akhira (The Afterlife): Muslim counselling acknowledges life's temporary nature, encouraging clients to find meaning and purpose within that framework.

Benefits of Seeking Muslim Counselling

By integrating faith with psychology, Muslim counselling offers a range of benefits for individuals seeking support:

Strengthens Faith: Exploring Islamic resources allows clients to deepen their connection with their faith and utilize it as a source of strength.

Promotes Mental Well-being: Counsellors integrate faith-based coping strategies with therapy, contributing to improved mental health outcomes.

Provides Moral Compass: Islamic teachings offer guidance on navigating difficult choices and fostering positive character development.

Strengthens Relationships: Counselling can help individuals build healthier relationships with family, friends, and their communities.

Who Can Benefit From Muslim Counselling?

The benefits of Muslim counselling extend beyond religious background. Anyone facing challenges in life can find solace in this approach. Here are some common situations where Muslim counselling can be particularly helpful:

Marital and Family Issues: Couples and families can gain valuable insights into navigating conflict and building stronger relationships.

Anxiety and Depression: By integrating faith-based coping mechanisms, Muslim counselling can complement conventional mental health treatment.

Loss and Grief: Counsellors can provide support and guidance for individuals coping with loss, helping them find solace in their faith.

Life Transitions: Major life changes like marriage, career shifts, or retirement can be addressed through an Islamic lens.

Finding a Qualified Muslim Counsellor

If you're considering Muslim counselling, several resources can help you find a qualified professional:

Mosques and Islamic Centers: Many mosques and Islamic centers offer counselling services within their communities.

Professional Associations: Look for counsellors registered with organizations specializing in Islamic counselling, such as the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) (https://www.mcapn.co.uk/).

Online Directories: Platforms like Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research (https://yaqeeninstitute.org/) can connect you with counsellors offering online services.

Muslim counselling offers a valuable approach to emotional and spiritual well-being. By weaving together faith and psychological insights, it equips individuals with the tools to navigate life's challenges and find inner peace. If you're seeking guidance on your journey, exploring the path of Muslim counselling might be the key to unlocking a renewed sense of purpose and peace.

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Attention Customers: New Service Available!

As always under the guidance of my beloved Cuadro Espiritual, and after four complete sold outs, the Mano Poderosa Ritual gets a fifth edition on March 29!

In Afro-Latin folk magic, the Mano Poderosa is a symbol of power over enemies, personal victory and accomplishment, and sovereignty over your own life. The Mano Poderosa is a shield made of faith and spiritual power, which keeps us practitioners protected and empowered against the hardships of life. It is widely known that anyone who puts themselves under the protection of the Mano Poderosa, becomes unbreakable, untouchable, and highly successful.

Based on traditional prayers and works to the Mano Poderosa, I have developed a ritual to channel the power of the Mano Poderosa - if you have been feeling weakened, powerless, and unfocused, this is the ritual you need. Get your participation at:

[mahakaliastrology]

9th House Saturn transit update 15 February 2024

- crisis of faith and direction.

- The urge to elevate or “do something” with my life. Feeling like I was stuck with the direction as to my life.

- Long travel. I spent 6 months in India volunteering. Found the culture differences difficult and frictions led me to feel some sort of uncanny valley affect and develop an appreciation for my own culture.

- Started dating someone from a different race, culture and religion. We had friction as to goals in life, and cultural differences led to communication issues. We both spoke a different kind of English. Sometimes I felt we were too different and being seen together as two different people from completely different cultures would affect my reputation (natal Saturn in 10)

- My bf is Hindu and I am from a Muslim background. Due to the uprise of Hindu nationalism, he would occasionally criticise Islam, which would offend me, even though I didn’t find myself identifying with the religion, I still somehow felt it was an attack on my identity (natal Saturn conjunct Moon which is my ASC ruler). My bf is a writer, writing a trilogy about Lord Shiva at the time.

- Due to India travel and Hindu boyfriend, I challenged with the idea of polytheism vs monotheism which I grew up on. I was raised to believe idolatry was the biggest sin and now that idea was being challenged. Hinduism is very different. I found myself quite closed off and résistent to a lot of concepts from Hinduism. Found the practices of having dolls in temples ‘immature’ and the whole God culture in India a bit too money orientated and cult like.

- Despite so much instinctive rejection of Indian and Hindu culture and difficulties assimilating, I found their humility and humbleness admirable. I found followers of Abrahamic religions and those in my hometown, London, to be unbearably arrogant and self-righteous which was a complete turn off from my own country. Being humble felt more attractive and respectable.

- Felt like I had no direction. Remunerating over whether I wanted to do a TEFL and teach in Asia or go back to the UK and study a masters. Struggling to pick a topic to study for Masters. Whether I wanted to continue my chosen career path despite having the struggles i had and choosing to quit in the first place, although I needed the security. Felt like my options were limited. The world no longer felt like my oyster.

- Despite having some spiritual encounters in the past and it building my faith in god through hard times, I started to question how useful this was and if it was mature to base big decisions on superstitions. At the same time, spiritualism drove me a bit crazy and led me to make impractical and crazy choices in my life because I was relying too much on superstitions to direct my life. Likewise, I needed spiritualism to add colour and meaning to my life. Life was more beautiful with empathy, compassion, beauty and dreamy spiritualism (Pisces), which I felt was precious but dying

- Felt like I needed guidance, a career counsellor or something to help direct my life, but feeling like there was nobody out there. Mother being my ultimate authority figure (my natal Saturn conjuncts my Moon in 10H), I felt like she was the only respectable guidance out there, despite having rebelled against her advices so much because of how she would limit my life.

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Guiding hearts, healing souls – Holistic counselling for life's journey.

Grace Integrated, located in Oak Brook, is a beacon of hope for individuals and families seeking comprehensive support for their emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Through individual counselling and family counselling services, this holistic centre offers a nurturing environment where clients can embark on a journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Individual Counselling Oak Brook:

Grace Integrated recognizes that each person's emotional and psychological struggles are unique. Its highly trained and empathetic counsellors provide personalized one-on-one sessions to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth. They employ evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to help clients navigate their challenges and cultivate resilience. Whether you're facing personal crises or simply seeking personal development, their individual counselling Oak Brook services are designed to empower you.

Family Counselling Oak Brook:

The family is a cornerstone of our lives, and its well-being is interconnected with individual well-being. Grace Integrated understands the importance of harmonious family dynamics and offers family counselling Oak Brook services to foster understanding, communication, and unity. Their expert therapists work with families to address conflicts, improve relationships, and heal emotional wounds. By providing a safe space for open dialogue and implementing evidence-based strategies, Grace Integrated helps families rediscover love and connection.

Holistic Approach:

What sets Grace Integrated apart is its holistic approach, acknowledging the spiritual dimension of human existence. Its team respects and supports clients of all faiths or those on a spiritual journey, integrating these beliefs into the therapeutic process if desired. This approach nurtures not only the mind and emotions but also the spirit, leading to a more profound and lasting transformation.

In Oak Brook, Grace Integrated stands as a beacon of healing, providing a comprehensive range of counselling services to support individuals and families in their quest for emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Their dedication to individualized care, family unity, and holistic healing makes them a vital resource for those seeking a brighter, more fulfilled life.

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Why do religious people think that horrible events will help you find God? via /r/atheism

Why do religious people think that horrible events will help you find God? After three son's I found I was expecting a girl. I never cared about gender but was happy to be expecting. At 8 months my baby stopped moving, she had died. Unsurprisingly, I was devasted. I struggled to sleep or eat. I went to bereavement counselling. The counsellor kept trying to push me to find god to help me in my grief. If made no sense to me, if God had made me pregnant then killed my baby, he's a huge asshole. If life was great, then maybe God would make sense in some way. I left counselling because I just got irritated at the counselling stupid faith based thinking. I felt it was very inappropriate of her to try to push her beliefs onto me. Submitted November 09, 2023 at 02:53PM by Existing-Tax7068 (From Reddit https://ift.tt/OAosvd2)

[otstudentlife]

From Ugly Duckling to Beautiful Swan: How Mental Health Care Should Transform to Centre Stage

Credit: WHO

Two of the most common mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion per annum. Despite these figures, the global median of government health spending that goes to mental health is less than 2% (WHO, 2023). Mental health is one of the most neglected areas of health globally.  There are several reasons why mental health has been ignored. “The first one is an associated stigma. The second is a perception of mental health disorders as a “luxury good”, as opposed to actual illnesses. The additional top reasons include a fragmented and outdated service model. Some of these include the provision of mental health services mainly in psychiatric hospitals, severe lack of preventative mental health service; lagging policy changes and also a shortage of human resources” (Kovacevic, 2021: no page).

So, what can be done to overcome these barriers? It has been suggested that mental health care be integrated into primary health care. The benefits of integrating mental health into primary healthcare are great. Firstly, integration ensures that the population as a whole has access to the mental healthcare that they need early in the course of disorders and without disruption. Secondly, when people receive treatment in primary healthcare facilities the likelihood of better health outcomes, and even full recovery, as well as maintained social integration is increased (Funk et al, 2008).

“It is important to emphasise that mental healthcare delivered in a primary health care setting is much more likely to be effective and sustainable if complimented by a strong secondary level of care to which primary healthcare workers can turn to for referrals, as well as for support and supervision. Having in place strong informal community mental health services and support groups, run by NGOs and faith-based organisations can also compliment and strengthen the services provided through primary healthcare services” (Funk et al, 2008: no page).

In terms of the above it now makes sense for our group to have done health promotion on depression at the community level in a clinic at Mariannridge. The clinic furthermore offers the services of a counsellor one day a week. But much more could be offered at the clinic with posters on different aspects of mental health being put up and made visible. Informal support groups could be initiated with a monthly meeting to discuss mental health matters. And further mental health promotion can be done. The need for these initiatives is massive.

Good mental health needs to start taking centre stage. It not only affects the person but the economy and society at large. The numbers are staggering. Currently, almost 1 billion people live with a mental disorder and in low-income countries, more than 75% of people with the disorder do not receive treatment. Annually, close to 3 million people die due to substance abuse.  Every 40 seconds, a person dies by suicide. Roughly 50% of mental health disorders start by the age of 14 (Kovacevic, 2021).

It is expected that in the next ten years, depression will put more burden on nations than any other disease. Given the chronic nature of the disease, this translates into a significant economic impact worldwide. “According to the WHO, every $1 invested in mental health yields a $4 return on investment. In Ukraine, for example, it is estimated that for the period between 2017 to 2030, the country could save $2 on restored productivity and added economic value, if it invests $1 in the treatment of common mental disorders” (Kovacevic, 2021: no page).

Thus, investing in mental health has significant benefits for the person, society and the economy. With such great benefits it is imperative that mental health care no longer be seen as the Cinderella of Health Care but as Queen Elsa (of Frozen) taking centre stage. Would you not agree?

For Further Information:

The World Health Organisation has valuable data on the burden of mental health. You can find it at https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health#tab=tab_2

To learn more about integrating mental health into primary health care visit https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777555/

If you would like to start a mental health support group in your area, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) can assist with learning how to do it. See here https://www.sadag.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3212:start-a-support-group&catid=96:support-groups for more information.

If you would like to raise awareness on one of the most common mental health issues namely depression, find WHO flyers on the topic here https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2021/campaign-materials

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References

Funk et al. 2008. Integrating mental health into primary healthcare. Accessed from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777555/

Kovacevic, R. 2021. Mental health: lessons learned in 2020 for 2021 and forward. Accessed from: https://blogs.worldbank.org/health/mental-health-lessons-learned-2020-2021-and-forward

World Health Organisation. 2023. Mental Health. Accessed from:https://www.who.int/health-topics/mental-health#tab=tab_1

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Harmony House Counseling

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, addictions or past hurts, it is our hope to affirm you, join you, and guide you in your journey toward becoming all you were created to be. With extensive and specialised training, our counsellors are equipped to bring true healing, as we do not solely focus on behaviour modification or symptoms management. We get to the root causes of the issue to foster the healing you desire. Using a variety of evidence-based treatments, including faith-based counselling (if desired), we offer counselling in a way that brings health, wholeness, and harmony to families through adolescent, adult, marriage/couples, and group counselling. We also conduct community educational workshops on marriage, parenting and personal growth topics.

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Aye Zindagi Movie: Review | Release Date (2022) | Songs | Music | Images | Official Trailers | Videos | Photos | News

Based on an incredible true story, Aye Zindagi follows the journey of a 28-year-old liver cirrhosis patient Vinay Chawla whose unlikely bond with a hospital grief counsellor Revathi, rekindles his hope and faith in life and makes him believe in the power of humanity. …&nbsp Read More

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Attached or Detached parents?

Have you ever wondered what it means to show love and be loyal to the near and dear ones around us- including children, spouse or siblings?

What does it mean to love?

Is it the state of feeling anger if our loved ones are feeling anger towards someone?

Is it the state of feeling pain and hurt when they are feeling hurt and pain?

There appears to be a strong belief amongst many individuals that if a loved one [parent, spouse, or child] doesn’t feel their pain then that individual must not love them.

To show loyalty and love to such individuals we may be forced to live through pain too, proclaim statements of love such as “I love you so much that I can feel your pain”.

Is this correct?

When a family of four are walking and one individual falls into a pit-if the other three choose to follow and fall into the pit inorder to display their loyalty or love would one define this as wisdom?

Should our emotions match and follow the emotions of those we love?

As “parents” if we are emotionally attached to our children then we are prone to irrational fluctuations in our behavior [anger, disowning, disrespect] when our childrens’ emotions fluctuate.

If our children are respectful,kind, and honourable we are respectful, kind and honourable.

If our children are rude, angry, and disrespectful we are rude angry and disrespectful.

Such relationships are the product of dependancy and attachments.

On the other hand a relationship that is build on detachment allows one to behave with kindness even if they are faced with anger, hate and other stimuli.

Detachment is powerful. It allows us to view people and things with a different lens, it allows us to view our children as gift or amanah from Allah swt as opposed to something we own.

“Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler along a path.”

Ibn Umar RA would say, “If you make it to the evening, do not wait for the morning. If you make it to the morning, do not wait for the evening. [Bukhārī 6053]

Living our lives with this mindset and detachment will allow us to behave in a calm peaceful manner even if we are presented with a conflicting situation.

If our children are rude we can respond to them in a respectful manner because we are no longer attached.

As our children grow older they may question their faith, they may make mistakes, they maybe disrespectful but if we make their mistakes about “us” and “our hurt and disappointments” then we can never pull them out of the pit because now we have followed and fallen into the pit.

A detached parent will be able to pull their child out of the most deepest of pits [if Allah swt wills] because they have not fallen into the pit them self.

Detached parents radiate positive energies like “care and love” towards their children whilst attached parents radiate negative energies like “worry and anxiety”.

It is our negative energy and over attachment that pushes our children to prefer to talk to their friends over us. Their friends may act as their non judgmental, emotionally detached counsellors but may fail to provide them with best naseeha.

If we wish to influence our children we must develop ourselves into non attached parents who radiate good energy.

The cycle of dependancy must stop!

Our children’s state of mind must not influence our behavior.

It is only in the state of detachment we are able to stay true to ourselves and experience unconditional love and respect for those around us.

Unconditional love does not depend on the conditions, circumstances or behaviour of our children or spouse.

In conclusion detachment can be equated to unconditional love and attachment can be equated to conditional love.

As parents we must decide for ourselves if we wish to spread unconditional love and create beautiful relationships or harvest toxic relationships based on conditions.

இணைக்கப்பட்ட அல்லது பிரிக்கப்பட்ட பெற்றோரா?

குழந்தைகள், மனைவி அல்லது உடன்பிறந்தவர்கள் உட்பட, நம்மைச் சுற்றியுள்ள மற்றும் நெருங்கிய மற்றும் அன்பானவர்களிடம் அன்பைக் காட்டுவது மற்றும் விசுவாசமாக இருப்பது என்றால் என்ன என்று நீங்கள் எப்போதாவது யோசித்திருக்கிறீர்களா?

நேசிப்பது என்றால் என்ன?

நம் அன்புக்குரியவர்கள் யாரிடமாவது கோபமாக இருந்தால் கோபம் வரும் நிலையா? அவர்கள் வலியும் வலியும் உணரும் போது வலியும் வலியும் உணரும் நிலையா?

நேசிப்பவர் [பெற்றோர், மனைவி அல்லது குழந்தை] தங்கள் வலியை உணரவில்லை என்றால், அந்த நபர் அவர்களை நேசிக்கக்கூடாது என்ற வலுவான நம்பிக்கை பல தனிநபர்களிடையே உள்ளது.

அத்தகைய நபர்களுக்கு விசுவாசத்தையும் அன்பையும் காட்ட நாமும் வலியின் மூலம் வாழ வேண்டிய கட்டாயத்தில் இருக்கிறோம், "நான் உன்னை மிகவும் நேசிக்கிறேன், உங்கள் வலியை என்னால் உணர முடியும்" போன்ற அன்பின் அறிக்கைகளை அறிவிக்கவும்.

இது சரியா?

நான்கு பேர் கொண்ட ஒர�� குடும்பம் நடந்து செல்லும் போது, ​​ஒருவர் குழியில் விழும் போது - மற்ற மூவரும் தங்கள் விசுவாசத்தையோ அன்பையோ காட்டுவதற்காகப் பின்தொடர்ந்து குழியில் விழுந்தால், இதை ஒருவர் ஞானம் என்று வரையறுப்பாரா?

நம் உணர்ச்சிகள் நாம் விரும்புவோரின் உணர்ச்சிகளைப் பின்பற்ற வேண்டுமா?

"பெற்றோர்கள்" என்ற முறையில் நாம் நம் குழந்தைகளுடன் உணர்ச்சிப்பூர்வமாக இணைந்திருந்தால், நம் குழந்தைகளின் உணர்ச்சிகள் ஏற்ற இறக்கமாக இருக்கும்போது நமது நடத்தையில் [கோபம், மறுப்பு, அவமரியாதை] பகுத்தறிவற்ற ஏற்ற இறக்கங்களுக்கு ஆளாகிறோம்.

நம் குழந்தைகள் மரியாதைக்குரியவர்களாகவும், அன்பானவர்களாகவும், மரியாதைக்குரியவர்களாகவும் இருந்தால், நாம் மரியாதைக்குரியவர்களாகவும், இரக்கமுள்ளவர்களாகவும், மரியாதைக்குரியவர்களாகவும் இருக்கிறோம்.

நம் பிள்ளைகள் முரட்டுத்தனமாகவும், கோபமாகவும், அவமரியாதையாகவும் இருந்தால், நாம் முரட்டுத்தனமான கோபம் மற்றும் மரியாதையற்றவர்கள்.

இத்தகைய உறவுகள் சார்பு மற்றும் இணைப்புகளின் விளைவாகும்.

மறுபுறம், பற்றின்மையின் அடிப்படையில் கட்டமைக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு உறவு, கோபம், வெறுப்பு மற்றும் பிற தூண்டுதல்களை எதிர்கொண்டாலும் கருணையுடன் நடந்து கொள்ள அனுமதிக்கிறது.

பற்றின்மை சக்தி வாய்ந்தது. இது மக்களையும் பொருட்களையும் வெவ்வேறு லென்ஸுடன் பார்க்க அனுமதிக்கிறது, இது நம் குழந்தைகளை அல்லாஹ்விடமிருந்து பரிசு அல்லது அமானாவாக பார்க்க அனுமதிக்கிறது.

"நீங்கள் ஒரு அந்நியன் அல்லது ஒரு பாதையில் பயணிப்பது போல் இந்த உலகில் இருங்கள்."

இப்னு உமர் RA அவர்கள் கூறுவார்கள், "நீங்கள் மாலைக்கு வந்தால், காலைக்காக காத்திருக்க வேண்டாம். நீங்கள் அதை காலையில் செய்தால், மாலை வரை காத்திருக்க வேண்டாம். [புகாரி 6053]

இந்த மனப்போக்குடனும் பற்றின்மையுடனும் நம் வாழ்க்கையை வாழ்வது முரண்பாடான சூழ்நிலையை முன்வைத்தாலும் அமைதியாக அமைதியான முறையில் நடந்து கொள்ள அனுமதிக்கும்.

நம் பிள்ளைகள் முரட்டுத்தனமாக நடந்து கொண்டால் நாம் அவர்களுக்கு மரியாதையுடன் பதிலளிக்கலாம், ஏனென்றால் நாம் இனி இணைக்கப்படவில்லை.

நம் பிள்ளைகள் வளர வளர அவர்கள் தங்கள் நம்பிக்கையை கேள்விக்குள்ளாக்கலாம், அவர்கள் தவறு செய்யலாம், மரியாதைக்குறைவாக இருக்கலாம், ஆனால் "நம்மை" மற்றும் "நம்முடைய காயம் மற்றும் ஏமாற்றங்கள்" பற்றி நாம் அவர்களின் தவறுகளை செய்தால், நாம் அவர்களை ஒருபோதும் குழியிலிருந்து வெளியேற்ற முடியாது, ஏனென்றால் இப்போது நம்மிடம் உள்ளது. பின்தொடர்ந்து குழியில் விழுந்தார்.

பிர��க்கப்பட்ட பெற்றோர் தங்கள் குழந்தையை மிக ஆழமான குழிகளில் இருந்து வெளியே இழுக்க முடியும் [அல்லாஹ் விரும்பினால்] அவர்கள் தாங்களாகவே குழியில் விழவில்லை.

பிரிக்கப்பட்ட பெற்றோர்கள் தங்கள் குழந்தைகளிடம் "கவனிப்பு மற்றும் அன்பு" போன்ற நே��்மறை ஆற்றல்களை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறார்கள், அதே நேரத்தில் இணைக்கப்பட்ட பெற்றோர்கள் "கவலை மற்றும் பதட்டம்" போன்ற எதிர்மறை ஆற்றல்களை வெளிப்படுத்துகிறார்கள்.

நமது எதிர்மறை ஆற்றல் மற்றும் அதீத பற்றுதல் தான் நம் குழந்தைகளை நம்மை விட தங்கள் நண்பர்களிடம் பேச விரும்ப வைக்கிறது. அவர்களின் நண்பர்கள் அவர்களின் நியாயமற்ற, உணர்ச்சி ரீதியில் பிரிக்கப்பட்ட ஆலோசகர்களாக செயல்படலாம் ஆனால் அவர்களுக்கு சிறந்த நஸீஹாவை வழங்கத் தவறலாம்.

நாம் நம் குழந்தைகளை பாதிக்க விரும்பினால், நல்ல ஆற்றலை வெளிப்படுத்தும் இணைக்கப்படாத பெற்றோராக நாம் நம்மை வளர்த்துக் கொள்ள வேண்டும்.

சார்பு சுழற்சி நிறுத்தப்பட வேண்டும்!

நம் குழந்தைகளின் மனநிலை நம் நடத்தையை பாதிக்கக்கூடாது.

பற்றின்மை நிலையில் மட்டுமே நாம் நமக்கு உண்மையாக இருக்க முடியும் மற்றும் நம்மைச் சுற்றியுள்ளவர்களிடம் நிபந்தனையற்ற அன்பையும் மரியாதையையும் அனுபவிக்க முடியும்.

நிபந்தனையற்ற அன்பு என்பது நம் குழந்தைகள் அல்லது மனைவியின் நிலைமைகள், சூழ்நிலைகள் அல்லது நடத்தை சார்ந்தது அல்ல.

முடிவில் பற்றின்மையை நிபந்தனையற்ற அன்பிற்கும், பற்றுதலை நிபந்தனைக்குட்பட்ட அன்பிற்கும் சமப்படுத்தலாம்.

நிபந்தனையற்ற அன்பைப் பரப்பவும் அழகான உறவுகளை உருவாக்கவும் அல்லது நிலைமைகளின் அடிப்படையில் நச்சு உறவுகளை அறுவடை செய்யவும் விரும்புகிறோமா என்பதை பெற்றோர்களாகிய நாமே தீர்மானிக்க வேண்டும்.