Executive skills are the mental abilities that help us plan, focus, remember, and manage emotions. They grow in stages as children mature, and each stage has its own key skills to develop. Understanding these skills helps parents, teachers, and caregivers guide children more effectively — so they grow into capable, resilient adults. Let’s break them […]
According to some studies, 50% of marriages are bound to fail. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together; it doesn’t matter how well you know each other, marriage is a whole other ball game. From different backgrounds, spending habits, physical chemistry, to even sleep patterns, marriage can reveal a whole lot of things you […]
In Pakistan, from the moment we are children, we are taught to keep others happy. “Teacher ko khush karo, marks milenge.” “Abbu ko khush karo, pocket money milegi.” “Mammi ko khush karo, warna naraz ho jaengi.” This conditioning becomes so deeply rooted that as adults, many of us measure our worth by how others feel […]
What Is Insomnia – and Why It’s More Common Than You Think Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, but it’s far from simple. People of all ages – from teenagers to busy professionals and the elderly – are struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restful sleep. At its core, insomnia is the […]
Introduction: We’ve all heard it—“Yeh sab us ke maa baap ki tarbiyat ka asar hai.” While it’s unfair to blame all of a child’s problems on their parents, research consistently shows that the parenting style adopted at home can leave a lifelong imprint on a child’s personality, relationships, emotional regulation, and sense of self-worth. A […]
In almost every marriage, couples fight. Disagreements are natural, but the way we fight—not the fact that we fight—determines the future of the relationship. The First 3 Minutes Matter the Most Research shows that how a couple fights in the first three minutes of a disagreement not only sets the tone for the rest of the […]
One of the most common frustrations parents express is: “Why doesn’t my child listen to me?” But when we say this, we usually don’t mean they have a hearing problem—we mean they’re not being cooperative. They’re not following instructions. They’re ignoring our guidance. And that feels deeply frustrating. But here’s the real issue: we often try to control […]
As parents, we love our children so much that we often do too much for them. We rush to fix their problems, cover up their mistakes, and shield them from failure. While our intentions come from love, this approach can lead to overparenting — and it has a hidden cost. When children are not allowed to make mistakes and […]
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a balanced and constructive way. For narcissistic individuals, however, this regulation is often impaired or entirely absent. Their emotional responses are typically extreme — ranging from explosive outbursts to complete emotional shutdown. Emotional Dysregulation in Narcissism People with narcissistic traits tend to […]
In today’s fast-moving world, emotional ups and downs are common. But sometimes, what seems like everyday stress might actually be something more serious—like depression. Understanding the difference between the two is the first step toward healing and healthier living. What is Stress? Stress is our body’s natural response to a real or perceived threat. It’s […]
At Therapease by Talal, we believe that every person carries the strength to heal — they just need the right guidance to find it.