Articles by Sarah Dean

06Nov

November, Remembrance, and Poppies

Sarah Dean

grief, loss, society

Therapists

Loss and grief can affect us in many different ways – it's important to acknowledge what we have lost and embrace the potential for change, says counsellor Sarah Dean
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12Nov

On Remembering the Dead

Sarah Dean

bereavement, death, loss

Therapists

The centenary celebrations of Armistice Day unite us all, but everyone has individual losses in their lives. Therapist Sarah Dean asks how we mark them, and why it's also OK not to
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20Jul

School's Out: How Can Parents' Support Teens During Times of Change?

Sarah Dean

children, education, family, parenting, school, teenagers

Therapists

Both parents and teens need the summer holidays to relax and re-energise posts Oxfordshire therapist Sarah Dean
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17May

Exam Revision: How Can Parents Best Support Young People?

Sarah Dean

children, education, father, mother, parenting, school, stress, teenagers

Therapists

Making sure that teens get plenty of time away from their books and revision is part of supporting them during exams says therapist Sarah Dean
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23Aug

Poor Exam Results? Next Steps for Parents and Teens

Sarah Dean

children, education, family, parenting, school, teenagers

Therapists

If exam results aren't as high as hoped, feelings of guilt, anger and disappointment can be felt by both parents and teens. Therapist Sarah Dean has some advice on how to cope
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22Jun

Welcoming Summer and Emotional Growth

Sarah Dean

change, emotions, self, wellbeing

Therapists

This is a good time of year to look at what don't you like about yourself, and consider what you can do to change it
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