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Gentle Intentions for the New Year: Choosing Mental Health Over Pressure
January often arrives with noise. New goals, new plans, new versions of ourselves we’re told we should become. Social media fills with transformation stories, productivity hacks, and declarations of “this year will be different.” For many adults in India, this pressure doesn’t feel motivating — it feels exhausting. If you’re starting the year already feeling behind, overwhelmed, or quietly anxious, this article is for you. You Don’t Need to Fix Yourself to Start the New Year
Sanwad Counseling
Jan 12 min read


Supporting Your Queer Self at Family Functions
Family gatherings can bring up old wounds, complicated emotions, and pressure to perform. You don’t have to carry all of that by yourself.
Sanwad Counseling
Dec 7, 20253 min read


Trauma-Informed EMDR Therapy: Healing with Safety, Choice, and Compassion
Learn how EMDR therapy helps heal trauma through a trauma-informed, compassionate approach. Discover its growing role in India, especially in Thane and Mumbai, and how LGBTQIA-friendly counseling supports deeper, more inclusive healing.
Sanwad Counseling
Nov 2, 20253 min read


Understanding Intersectionality: How Our Overlapping Identities Affect Mental Health
Interwoven threats representing different identities we have The term intersectionality was coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in...
Sanwad Counseling
Sep 29, 20253 min read


When You’re Struggling But Still “Functioning”
Have you ever felt like you're going through the motions — going to work, chatting with friends, smiling when expected — while carrying a...
Sanwad Counseling
May 24, 20253 min read


Understanding Psychological Trauma
Psychological trauma happens when someone goes through an event that feels very frightening, harmful, or overwhelming. This can be things...
Sanwad Counseling
May 21, 20252 min read


The Power of Mindfulness in Enhancing Emotion Regulation
Emotions are part of our everyday life. Sometimes, they are easy to handle. Other times, they feel heavy or confusing. Learning how to manage emotions is a key part of caring for our mental health and mindfulness is a simple yet powerful way to do that. What Is Emotion Regulation? Emotion regulation means being able to: Notice what you’re feeling Understand why you feel that way Respond in a healthy, thoughtful way This doesn’t mean we stop feeling sad, angry, or anxious. It
Sanwad Counseling
May 18, 20253 min read


Therapy vs. Life Coaching: What’s the Difference and What’s Right for You?
Psychotherapy and life coaching both aim to support personal growth and emotional well-being—but they serve different purposes.
Sanwad Counseling
May 16, 20252 min read


Facts About Mental Health in India
Discover key facts about mental health in India, including rising awareness, common challenges, suicide rates, and access to therapy. Learn how stigma and lack of services impact mental well-being — and what we can do about it.
Sanwad Counseling
May 16, 20253 min read

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