psychology

Feb

2018

Emotions get in the way – yet they guide us

Posted On 12.2.2018 By psychologyhelsinki And has No Comment

“My emotions got the better of me.” “We should keep emotions out of this argument and stick to the facts.” “If only she could show emotions, our relationship would be more rewarding.” These statements reflect beliefs and values pertaining to emotions, a central component in human […]

Aug

2017

How can you feel safe moving to a new country?

Posted On 11.8.2017 By psychologyhelsinki And has No Comment

A Japanese-speaking yoga teacher moves to Finland and becomes a Helsinki city tour guide. A west-African textile designer joins his Finnish love in her home country and morphs into a caretaker of elderly Finnish people. A young American woman joins with acquaintances to start an English-speaking […]

May

2017

How can I feel competent in a new country?

Posted On 28.5.2017 By psychologyhelsinki And has No Comment

This language sucks! Why should I have to learn it? It is 22:00. Your partner, who is native to the country you have immigrated to, is trying to help you through the intricacies of his/her mother tongue. And you have just lost your rag. We made […]