Articles by hilda burke

23Dec

The Power of Doing Nothing

hilda burke

creativity, mindfulness, technology

Therapists

Taking time out from technology and our usual busy lifestyle can actually boost productivity, explains therapist Hilda Burke
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05Jul

What I Learnt About Therapy from the Grenfell Tower Fire

hilda burke

society, therapist, therapy, trauma

Therapists

Therapist Hilda Burke lives in the neighbourhood of Grenfell Tower and has helped counsell some of the people affected by the tragedy
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22May

Don't Hate Being Single in the Wedding Season

hilda burke

love, marriage, relationships, single, weddings

Therapists

The focus on summer weddings can be uncomfortable for single guests. Therapist Hilda Burke encourages us to look at it from another angle
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16Mar

Relationships: Why Bringing Out the Worst Could Be for the Best

hilda burke

couple, love, relationships, therapy

Therapists

Why overcoming the problems of individuals' egos can often mean couple relationships become combative rather than nurturing. Therapist Hilda Burke explains
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15Aug

The 5 Stages of Brexit Grief

hilda burke

Brexit, grief, relationships, society

Therapists

Denial, anger, bargaining, sadness and finally, acceptance - therapist Hilda Burke explores how many of her clients have been working through a traditional model of grieving post-Brexit
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12Aug

​Summer Holidays: Time to Take Stock and Gain some Balance

hilda burke

career, self, therapy, work

Therapists

The summer holidays can be a stark reminder of how hard we push ourselves at other times. If our sense of self-worth is tied up with our work, the holidays are a good time to reflect on this, says therapist Hilda Burke
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30Jun

Family Fallout Over Brexit

hilda burke

anger, Brexit, family, home, society

Therapists

Therapist Hilda Burke says we shouldn't be surprised that families are warring over the Brexit result: we have always had to accept the rough with the smooth in family life
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28Jun

Post-Brexit Shame: What Therapy Clients are Feeling

hilda burke

Brexit, society, therapy

Soul

No matter how they voted, Britons are feeling a toxic mix of shame, guilt and powerlessness in the early days following the Brexit referendum
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16May

​Is it the Anxiety about Anxiety that's Really Making us Anxious?

hilda burke

anxiety, society, stress, therapy

Therapists

Is the 'fear of the fear' as harmful as the fear itself? Therapist Hilda Burke explores whether our anxiety about anxiety and stress is what's really holding us back
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05Apr

How to Have a Successful Digital Detox this Spring

hilda burke

addiction, detox, wellbeing

Therapists

Like any addiction, kicking the smartphone habit takes honesty and motivation. Therapist Hilda Burke has a simple four-step guide to help you succeed in your digital detox this spring
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11Mar

​Bullying: A Cry for Help?

hilda burke

bullying, children, family, school, teenagers, therapy

Therapists

Therapist Hilda Burke on the importance of having sympathy for the person who perpetrates bullying, as well as the victims
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