Raj continued to show reluctance towards school even after several discussions at home. His parents noticed that forcing him or arguing with him only made him more resistant. Instead of improving, his attitude began to reflect disinterest not only in…
My son Raj is 14 years old and there is a constant complain from him that he does not like to go to school. He says that there is nothing worthwhile taught in school these days and that the teachers…
Rahul is a 30 year-old MBA working as a marketing executive in a bank. His wife Mitali, 28, an interior designer from Bombay works from home. Theirs was an arranged marriage and it is 2 years since then. It is…
I am Dharmesh Pathak, a 18 year old student of a diploma in electrical engineering in Rajkot. Throughout my student life, I have never scored a position in the top one third of my class. I used to get about…
Many people have lost their equilibrium in the riots and trauma like the earthquake. Many of them become depressed. An episode of depression can be a devastating experience. This is so first because of the darkness and despair that pervades…
I am Anubhav Sangram, a 34-year-old hotel manager. Recently, I was surfing the net and came across a psychological test for emotional intelligence. I answered the questions and I was surprised to know that I was emotionally lagging behind. I…
I am Vikas Sheth, a 42 year old cloth merchant. Since the last 4 years, due to the worldwide recession in the textile industry, my business has also suffered. I become extremely anxious about all events happening around me. I…
Som Patel is a 28-year-old science graduate. He finished his bachelor degree 8 years ago. He tried his hand at post-graduation but left it after 6 months citing lack of interest in further studies. He tried a few jobs here…
Rahul is a 30 year-old MBA working as a marketing executive in a bank. His wife Mitali, 28, an interior designer from Bombay works from home. Theirs was an arranged marriage and it is 2 years since then. It is…
Last week we saw the dilemma that Paritosh was facing. He has to develop an understanding of the human life cycle and his position in it. Although the mental change is slow and imperceptible, without a sense of disruption, it…