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02Jan

On Searching for Home and Belonging

Marchelle Farrell

culture, home, identity, nature

Soul

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, psychotherapist and writer Marchelle Farrell's book Uprooting follows her search for home and belonging in an English country garden
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27Dec

How to Build New Habits That Stick

Freya Stephens

change, selfcare, tips

Soul

Successful, long-term habits need to be flexible and tightly linked to something that really matters to you. Freya Stephens, author of The Good Habit Workbook, shares her tips
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22Dec

What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

David Brooks

identity, psychology, self

Mind

As humans, the way we tell stories typically follow a small number of distinctive plot-lines. Writer David Brooks explores how these can shape how we see ourselves, and the role of therapy in helping us edit our unhelpful narratives
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21Dec

Announcing Welldoing's 12 Books of the Year 2023

Welldoing

bookofthemonth, books

Mind

Welldoing's picks for recommended books concerning mental health, psychology and memoirs published during the 12 months of 2023 range from well-known names such as psychotherapist Philippa Perry and columnist Hadley Freeman, to former prison officer Alex South, and child-soldier-turned-artist Emmanuel Jal
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20Dec

Book of the Month: My Life is Art by Emmanuel Jal

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, books

Soul

We're thrilled to announce our December Book of the Month is My Life is Art: 11 Pillars for a Positive and Purposeful Life by Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier now international recording artist and peace ambassador
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20Dec

Dear Therapist..."My Friendship Group is So Critical"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship, relationships

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to one reader in her 40s who feels like her friendship group is behaving like gossiping teenagers
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18Dec

How to Cope with Emotionally Immature Parents at Christmas

Jasminka Milena Letzas

childhood, Christmas, family, tips

Therapists

Family time at Christmas can bring mixed emotions as we navigate long-established family dynamics. Therapist Jasminka Milena Letzas explores the challenges that come if you were raised by emotionally immature parents
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15Dec

Meet the Therapist: Claudia Behnke

claudia behnke

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Claudia Behnke is a therapist in North London: "I wish more people understood therapy is a reciprocal relationship. Therapists genuinely care about their clients. It's also vital clients know they can be open about their feelings towards their therapist and the therapy process. This transparency is crucial for effective therapy."
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13Dec

I Am Happier Because of My Dyslexia and ADD Diagnosis

Louise Chunn

ADHD, dyslexia, neurodiversity

Work

Mick Rigby is a successful businessman with a wife and family living in Brighton. He speaks here about the shock at discovering he had got to his 50s without knowing he had dyslexia and ADD
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12Dec

Meet the Therapist: Jani Santos

Jani Santos

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Jani Santos is an online counsellor: "With my background in dance and yoga, I work in a way that includes mindfulness, embodiment, and creative experimentation. My goal is to establish a therapeutic space that facilitates a thorough exploration of the mind-body connection."
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