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When 'Normal' Becomes a Relationship Trap
"I don't need a relationship. I just need a guy who can... get a chair for me in a restaurant." -Sally Albright, When Harry met Sally . Â ...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Sep 233 min read
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When Two Become One: Understanding the role of projective identification in romantic relationships.
Every couple faces a fundamental challenge: navigating the delicate balance between intimacy and individuality. While we crave the deep...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Sep 93 min read
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The power of predictability: why routines are the cornerstone of a family.
Want to raise resilient kids? Start with this A functioning family is a well-oiled machine, and the oil is its routines. Rather than...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Aug 72 min read
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The Nested Self: How Russian dolls illustrate Winnicott's nursing triad.
"Motherhood isn't a one woman job - Here's the emotional science behind it" by Amina Wellness As Mother's Day approaches, the image of a...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 221 min read
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Lost in Thought or Something Deeper?
Have you ever found yourself so engrossed in a daydream that it felt more real than your actual surroundings? While occasional...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 222 min read
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The Biology of Connection- what plants can teach us about relationships
Why love isn't enough: The subtle biological truth behind failed relationships by Amina Wellness When we talk about relationships, we...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 222 min read
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The Unconscious Menu: How Early Life Experiences Shape Our Adult Food Choices and Habits
What if your sugar craving isn't about sugar at all by Amina Wellness We've all felt it: that undeniable pull towards a cookie, a piece...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 173 min read
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Lessons in Hindsight: What regret can teach us about Life.
In our professional and personal lives, many of us strive to live "without regrets," often proclaiming a firm stance against looking...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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The silent healer: exploring the depth of therapeutic presence
While it may seem that therapists just sit across the room, listening; beneath the verbal and non-verbal cues, there's a profound...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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Unashaming ourselves: a new approach to personal accountability
The journey back to a spiritual home, or any deeply personal space after a long absence, can be fraught with internal conflict. The...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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What did I do wrong today? Understanding the dilemmas in contemporary sleep
"Why are you reading an article about sleep?" A colleague asked as she walked into my office. My response was simple: Why not? We...
Nokubonga Ngubane
Jul 12 min read
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