The clinic holds DHA and CDA licences and offers individual therapy in Business Bay. It also offers online therapy by secure video to clients locally and internationally.
What can celebrations do for your mood?
Celebrations mark births, birthdays, religious festivals, graduations, weddings and national holidays. The article credits them with three benefits.
People who gather strengthen relationships and friendships, find belonging and feel less lonely. Festivities bring joy, excitement and gratitude, and they break up the routine of daily responsibilities. Traditions and milestones also give life meaning, because they link one stage of life to the next. Religious and cultural holidays can deepen a connection to traditions and values.
Why do celebrations feel hard for some people?
The article names four reasons. The first is negative emotion. A milestone can prompt anxiety and a sense of loss, because people look back at what the past brought and ahead at an uncertain future.
The second is pressure. Big gatherings and weddings involve planning and expectations, and some people feel pushed to meet social expectations.
The third is comparison. Social media fills with other people’s best moments, and the article says comparison can hurt self-esteem and self-image.
The fourth is loneliness and exclusion. People far from loved ones, or without close relationships, can feel left out of the occasion. The clinic’s article on expat adjustment adds many friendships in Dubai stay short-term by design. The fourth reason may sit close to home for you. The celebrations article stresses everyone experiences celebrations differently.
What can you do before the next celebration?
The article lists practical steps. Name your triggers first, then prepare your mind and body for the event. Step away from stressful moments when you need to, and spend less time on social media around the date.
Set boundaries and reassess your priorities. Manage expectations so disappointment has less room to grow. Choose activities which add to your sense of self-worth, and practise self-care and gratitude.
For example, a family wedding can raise pressure and comparison together. A plan might cover how long you stay and how much time you spend on social media beforehand.
When does a therapist in Dubai help more than a plan?
A plan covers one event. Therapy works on the pattern behind it. Individual therapy at the clinic is one-to-one work with a psychologist or psychiatrist to process emotions, understand thought patterns and build coping strategies.
The individual therapy page lists anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions among the concerns it treats.
The clinic’s expat adjustment article names three signs of a need for outside support. They are low mood lasting several weeks, an unsettled sleep pattern and daily relationship strain.
Clinicians at the clinic train in several evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR and compassion-focused therapy. A clinician then selects the method, or blend of methods, best suited to your diagnosis and goals.
Talk to a therapist at The Valens Clinic
Read about individual therapy at The Valens Clinic and meet the specialists. Email info@thevalensclinic.ae to ask which clinician fits your concern.