Natalia Stellaard

Discover the psychology behind helping others: when compassion comes from genuine empathy — and when it’s driven by the unconscious need for control or validation.

Behind every quiet, high-achieving child hides a silent fear of making mistakes. This article explores how perfection-based parenting turns love into a reward system — teaching children that affection must be earned, not felt — and how this emotional pressure shapes a generation that fears being itself.

Sometimes therapy feels like walking in circles — you’re trying, showing up, doing the work, yet wondering why it still hurts. This article explores the hidden side of healing: why progress in therapy can feel invisible, and how to recognize the quiet signs that you’re actually growing.