Escolher uma área de estudos, um curso ou um caminho profissional é uma das primeiras grandes decisões na vida de um jovem. Muitas vezes, esta escolha surge numa fase em que ainda existem muitas dúvidas sobre os próprios interesses, capacidades e objetivos, e em que a pressão do calendário escolar, da família ou dos colegas…
There are phases in life when everything seems to weigh a little more. The fatigue persists, concerns become recurrent, interpersonal relationships can become more difficult, or simply the feeling arises that something is not right, even when it is not easy to identify exactly what it is. It is not always simple to distinguish between emotional experiences that are not related to the situation in which we find ourselves…
Returning from vacation is not always easy. Fatigue, irritability, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation or anxiety can arise in the first few days of returning to routine. Most of the time, these are temporary symptoms. But sometimes they can also be a sign that there is something going on in the relationship with work or the pace of life that…
The start of the academic year can bring excitement, but also nervousness, irritability, sleep difficulties or physical complaints. Not all of these signs are worrying. The important thing is to realise when they are part of adaptation and when they begin to significantly interfere with the child's life. September changes the rhythm of many families. Schedules return,…
There's a type of tiredness that doesn't improve with a night's sleep. Nor with a quiet weekend. Not even with a holiday. It's a tiredness that sets in slowly, almost without you noticing, until one day you realise you're no longer just tired – you're exhausted. The...
There's a very common idea about therapy: that someone will tell us what to do. That we'll receive clear answers, direct guidance, quick solutions. As if there were a manual that the psychologist knew but we didn't. In practice, that's not what happens. The decision remains yours. Life continues to...
There are times when life continues to happen, but our attention is wholly absorbed by a worry. We are physically present, but mentally elsewhere. The problem becomes the centre of the experience. The rest slips by almost unnoticed. Perhaps you've felt this: you're at a dinner party, on a walk, in a moment that should be light, but…
Throughout the school journey and at the start of professional life, it is natural for many young people to grapple with doubts about the future. Which area to choose? Which course to follow? Which profession makes the most sense? These questions, though common, can generate anxiety, indecision, and even frustration. It is in this context that Vocational Guidance emerges as a…
There is a deeply ingrained idea that controlling emotions is a sign of maturity. Swallowing them. Postponing them. Distracting yourself. Functioning despite it all. At first glance, it seems effective. Life goes on. Responsibilities are met. And on the outside, everything appears stable. But on the inside, something builds up. We live in a culture that values productivity, control, and efficiency. Emotions are often…
Facial paralysis is often associated with a physical change, an asymmetry in the face, difficulty smiling, closing an eye, or expressing emotions in the usual way. But for those who experience this, the impact rarely stays with the body. The face is one of the primary ways we relate to…
