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Sara and the Brain Reset Trick:
Most children study for long hours without realising their brain is tired. This mini CBT story follows Sara as she discovers a simple reset trick that helps her prepare with more clarity and calm.
naumitarishi
Dec 51 min read


Maya and the Jealousy Monster: The Clapping Wasn’t for Her
Maya felt invisible when the clapping was not for her. This short CBT inspired story shows how jealousy grows in children and how they can learn to notice their thoughts, talk about feelings, and see their strengths again.
naumitarishi
Nov 282 min read


The Thought Spirals We Do Not Even Notice
Thought spirals start small and grow fast. This Everyday CBT guide explains how spirals form, why they feel real, and simple ways to break the loop.
naumitarishi
Nov 213 min read


Sara and the Stage Monster: Courage grows beside fear
A gentle CBT story for kids about stage fear and courage. When Sara’s name is called for the school performance, her tummy flutters and a fuzzy Stage Monster appears. With brave thoughts and calm-down tools, she learns that courage grows beside fear.
naumitarishi
Nov 121 min read


Why CBT Works
Ever wondered why CBT works? Because it blends science with self-awareness. It teaches people to decode emotions, stay patient with change, and build habits that last.
naumitarishi
Nov 103 min read


CBT and Mental Wellness: Tending Your Inner Garden
When your mind feels cluttered, CBT and mental wellness offer a gentle way to restore balance. Explore how small, consistent acts of awareness can transform your inner garden into a space of calm and resilience.
naumitarishi
Oct 304 min read


Mastering Healthy Emotional Expression: A CBT Perspective
Learn how CBT can help you recognise, accept, and express emotions with kindness and clarity. Discover practical tools to understand your thoughts and feelings, build emotional balance, and respond with awareness instead of reacting in distress.
naumitarishi
Oct 243 min read


Maya and the Jealousy Monster Returns
Maya and the Jealousy Monster Returns is a CBT-inspired story that helps children recognise jealousy, pause, and reframe their thoughts into kinder choices.
naumitarishi
Sep 202 min read


Maya and the Jealousy Monster
Maya and the Jealousy Monster is a CBT-inspired story that helps kids recognise jealousy, pause, and choose kinder actions.
naumitarishi
Sep 191 min read


Arjun and the Angery-Dragon
A CBT story for kids on anger management. Arjun learns to calm his angry dragon using simple tools like belly breathing and detective thinking.
naumitarishi
Sep 161 min read


Helping Children with Fear — When My Child Feels Afraid
Fear in children is a natural alarm — a way their body signals danger. Parents can help kids feel safe, calm, and brave, while the Feeling Decoder workbook turns fear into a mission they can decode.
naumitarishi
Sep 152 min read


Child Happiness: When Joy Turns into Clinginess or Boundaries Get Tested
Happiness is delightful, but in children it can show up as clinginess or boundary-testing. With gentle guidance — and the Feeling Decoder workbook — kids can learn to let joy last.
naumitarishi
Sep 112 min read


When My Child Feels Jealous - and I Don’t Know How to Handle It
Jealousy in children isn’t a flaw — it’s a tricky feeling waiting to be decoded. Parents can understand why it happens, guide kids with empathy, and use the Feeling Decoder workbook to turn envy into growth and compassion.
naumitarishi
Sep 102 min read


When My Child Feels Nervous - and I’m Not Sure What to Say
Nervousness in children isn’t just about the situation — it’s about the thoughts that spark those feelings. Learn how helping a nervous child notice their “body clues” can turn worry into small steps of bravery.
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naumitarishi
Aug 122 min read


When My Child Says “I Don’t Want to Talk” — and I Don’t Know What to Do
When children go quiet, it’s easy to miss their sadness. This story explores what silent sadness looks like in kids — and how the Feeling Decoder workbook helps them gently name and move through it.
naumitarishi
Aug 32 min read


When My Child Loses It — and So Do I
Understanding Child Anger Meltdowns and How to Respond With Calm The Meltdown Moment Child expressing anger at a parent during mealtime,...
naumitarishi
Aug 32 min read


Relationship Thinking Trap: Expecting the Worst
We sometimes walk into conversations or relationships expecting rejection or harm. This blog explores how the trap of expecting the worst can limit trust, connection, and joy—and how to think differently.
naumitarishi
Jul 312 min read


Relationship Thinking Trap: Mind Reading
Do you ever assume you know what someone is thinking? That they’re upset with you, annoyed, or judging? This trap, called 'mind reading', can block real connection and create unnecessary hurt. Learn how to shift it with a CBT approach.
naumitarishi
Jul 302 min read


Relationship Thinking Trap: Judging Too Soon
We all judge people quickly—but what happens when those impressions stick? This blog explores the snap judgment trap in relationships and how CBT can help you think more flexibly.
naumitarishi
Jul 292 min read


Relationship Thinking Trap: Black and White Pattern
Black and white thinking in relationships leads us to label people as all good or all bad. This blog explores the emotional cost of this trap and how CBT-based strategies can help us relate with more nuance, empathy, and connection.
naumitarishi
Jul 282 min read
Disclaimer:
The articles shared here are for informational and reflective purposes only. They are not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are struggling or need support, please seek help from a qualified therapist or mental health professional.
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