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Welcome to The Flawed Journey blog, our posts are published at the end of each month.
Through insightful articles, personal stories, and supportive informative resources, we aim to spark conversations, offer guidance, and foster a sense of hope. We'll explore the complexities of mental well-being, challenge stigma, and celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.
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Signs You Might Need Therapy before the New Year
Here are 7 signs you might need therapy before the New Year.
Emma Langton
Nov 25, 20253 min read
Healing in Your 20s & 30s: Embracing Both Soft and Hard Girl Energy
In today’s fast-paced world, emotional well-being has taken centre stage. Two popular healing philosophies have emerged: "soft girl" and "hard girl." Each offers unique pathways to personal growth, appealing to different aspects of emotional health. By understanding how these two approaches differ, individuals can make informed choices about their healing journeys and enhance their overall well-being.
Emma Langton
Aug 19, 20254 min read
The People-Pleasing Trap: Navigating Interpersonal Relationships in Your 20s and 30s
This blog post on people pleasing will help you earn how to recognise people-pleasing behaviours, understand their root causes.
Emma Langton
Feb 22, 20253 min read
How People-Pleasing Can Lead You to Therapy (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
Do you find yourself always saying "yes" to requests, even when you want to say "no"? Do you prioritise others’ needs at the expense of...
Emma Langton
Sep 16, 20243 min read
Navigating the 5 Stages of Grief: A Guide to Processing and Healing Grief
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience. It's a natural response to loss, whether it be the death of a loved one, the end of...
Emma Langton
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Entering the New Year with Balance: Navigating the Blues without Overwhelming Goal Setting
As the holiday season fades away and we step into a new year and the month of January, many of us find ourselves grappling with the...
Emma Langton
Jan 25, 20244 min read
Conditional Love vs. Unconditional Love: A Profound Impact on a Child's Life
Love is a powerful force that shapes the very core of our existence. It's the foundation upon which we build relationships, self-esteem,...
Emma Langton
Oct 29, 20233 min read
Let's Make it Right: World Mental Health Day - October 10th
Every year, on October 10th, the world comes together to observe World Mental Health Day. This day serves as a vital reminder of the...
Emma Langton
Oct 10, 20235 min read
Navigating Your Birthday When It Wasn't Acknowledged as a Child
Birthdays are supposed to be joyous occasions, filled with laughter, love, and celebration. For most of us, they represent a time when we...
Emma Langton
Sep 22, 20234 min read
Creating Hope through Action: World Suicide Prevention Day
What is World Suicide Prevention Day? Every year, on September 10th, people around the world come together to observe World Suicide...
Emma Langton
Sep 9, 20235 min read
Unpacking the Trend: The Risks of Overusing Therapy Buzzwords like 'Triggered'
In recent years, the world of therapy and mental health has seen an influx of buzzwords that have become commonplace in everyday...
Emma Langton
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Maintaining relationships long distance
One thing COVID, border closures and lockdowns have thought us is that we can’t always see the people we love when we want to. Whether...
Emma Langton
Oct 31, 20214 min read
Identifying Domestic Violence: Abuse is more than broken bones
TW: Domestic Violence Most people are familiar with the prevalence of physical and sexual abuse, but what about the others? The more...
Emma Langton
Oct 14, 20216 min read
Coping in lockdown: Sydney expat edition
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you might have read our article on coping with pandemic burnout (here). As lockdowns have...
Emma Langton
Sep 30, 20214 min read
Suicide: Spotting the signs
TW: Suicide/Loss of life Suicide is a growing cause of death in the modern world. Anyone who has read Johann Hari’s ‘Lost Connections’...
Emma Langton
Sep 10, 20214 min read
The Five Love Languages
Love Languages are a very well-known concept, most people have heard of them. The basic premise is that we all feel loved differently,...
Emma Langton
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Leah McAvoy - My social anxiety experience
Our ambassador Leah has been brave enough to share her experience with social anxiety. You can read her story here: ‘What should I say?’...
Emma Langton
Aug 24, 20214 min read
Attachment as told by your favourite fictional characters
Attachment theory has come into the fore of late, but it actually dates back to our old pal Freud. Well, at least the basis for it. It...
Emma Langton
Aug 14, 20214 min read
Finding a Therapist: What to look for?
Finding a good therapist is a bit like finding a good hairdresser, or a good mechanic, it can be pretty tough. There are so many...
Emma Langton
Jul 30, 20214 min read
The "Perfect" Life Timeline
The timeline of life is something we have all been sold as the ‘correct’ way to live. You’re born, you go to school, maybe to...
Emma Langton
Jul 14, 20216 min read
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