Catherine Ndong

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of psychotherapy originally developed to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress. Over time, its use has expanded to other psychological difficulties linked to distressing or overwhelming experiences. Although EMDR is often associated with rapid results, it is not a shortcut or a technique applied in isolation. It is a structured therapeutic process that works with how the brain processes emotional memory. At the core of EMDR is...

Living abroad is often associated with freedom, opportunity, and personal growth. Expatriation is presented as an adventure, a professional step forward, or a lifestyle choice. What is rarely discussed is its emotional cost. Beyond logistics and adaptation, expatriation reshapes inner life in ways that are not always visible. Leaving one’s country means leaving a familiar psychological environment. Language, social codes, professional habits, and everyday rituals change. Even when the move is...

Periods of transition are often presented as positive or exciting. A new country, a new job, a new relationship, a separation, retirement, or becoming a parent are commonly described as “new chapters.” What is less visible is the emotional instability that frequently accompanies these moments. Change does not only reorganise external life. It also destabilises internal balance. Life transitions disrupt routines, reference points, and identity markers. Even when a change is chosen, it involves...