Inspiron in the press
“Music is sound, and sound is rooted in vibration,” says Shivani Sakhrani, counselling psychologist at Inspiron. “Sound vibrations are absorbed through the body and can help ease stress and allow the body to relax. Known as vibroacoustic therapy, this intervention was used with low frequency sound—similar to a low rumble—that… Read More »Positive Vibrations
At Priyanka MB’s psychological well-being centre Inspiron in Bengaluru, which has also been running a helpline since late April, about 15 counsellors take about six calls each per day, each lasting at least 15 minutes. Every counsellor is required to take a 30-minute break after each call and there is… Read More »Boundaries and breaks: How counsellors are coping in the pandemic
“Phantom Vibration Syndrome is what we call a ring anxiety, it is a very new concept. The symptoms of this syndrome are also seen as kind of tactile hallucination by some psychiatrists. More than a nervous condition it is related to be a manifestatio… Priyanka M B, director and clinical… Read More »Do you hear that? It could be a problem
Priya William a frequent visitor at ‘Cafe Artelier’, a therapy cafe that aims at breaking the stigma around mental health in our country, says, “‘Cafe Artelier’ allows me to express my feelings and emotions in the best way I know and that is through … READ MORE
Priyanka says, “There is a lot of stigma when someone wants to go visit a psychologist or psychiatrist and seek help. Here, we have an informal setting where people can walk into the cafe and speak to experts. We believe in integrating art, dance, music, theatre and therapy for overall… Read More »With a cuppa in hand, discover yourself at this cafe
As the covid-19 vaccines are being rolled out, more people will start getting out of their homes, and start going to school, college, offices, parties, dinners and social occasions.However, after operating in the virtual world for so long, behaviour experts say that many people will suffer from social anxiety when… Read More »Four ways to deal with social anxiety
Speaking from a psychological point of view, Priyanka MB, clinical psychologist and entrepreneur, says, “We have unfortunately resorted to repressing our emotions and experiences. This act of normalising and letting go, leads to unhealthy coping methods and unhealthy thinking patterns, paving a path to various psychological conditions, most commonly depression… Read More »Tackling casual sexism at workplace
Priyanka MB, a psychologist, says that 90 per cent of her clients are people who are facing problems in such relationships. Elaborating, she adds, “A lot of factors including childhood trauma and unhealthy relationship patters in the family contribute to the cause. Today relationships are more about lifestyle and a… Read More »Toxic love destroys you!
Art therapist Disha Dutt feels that identifying symbols and patterns in artwork is a major factor to help people express themselves. “It is helpful as often such minute feelings might not be expressed in words and are better communicated through art,” she says. Gagan Somaiah KJ, a professional dance therapist… Read More »Taking ART to the heart
EXPERT QUOTE: Psychologist Priyanka MB opines, “Children of celebrities might mostly feel like they are on the lens. This restricts their normal social maturity development, and their childlike innocence is usually lost. Between the ages of five and 12 years, children develop their sense of competence, when positively reinforced by… Read More »Bollywood celebrities say, let the little ones be