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24Jul

Book of the Month: My Family – The Memoir by David Baddiel

Louise Chunn

bookofthemonth, childhood, family

Relationships

We're thrilled to announce our July Book of the Month is My Family – The Memoir by David Baddiel, comedian and author
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20Jun

The Impact of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent

Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna

abuse, childhood, narcissism, shame, trauma

Mind

Growing up with a narcissistic parent can have a life-long impact. Psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna break down some of the symptoms: hypervigilance, guilt and shame
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02May

Psychotherapist Louis Weinstock: "The Children's Mental Health Crisis Should Be a Wake Up Call"

Louis Weinstock

childhood, children, parenting, society, teenagers

Mind

Child and family psychotherapist Louis Weinstock has consolidated the wisdom from his 20+ year career into his book How the World is Making Our Children Mad. Here we talk to him about the challenges to children, both at home and in society at large
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21Feb

How to Support Yourself Through Trauma

Dr Yvonne Waft

childhood, PTSD, tips, trauma

Mind

While trauma-informed therapy can be essential in overcoming trauma, there are also things you can do for yourself. Clinical Psychologist Dr Yvonne Waft offers her advice
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01Feb

Depersonalisation and Childhood Trauma: A Psychodynamic Perspective

Jake Freedman

childhood, complexptsd, depersonalisation, dissociation, identity, trauma

Therapists

Depersonalisation and derealisation are characterised by feeling detached from your self or environment. Psychotherapist Jake Freedman explores these symptoms from a psychodynamic viewpoint and relation to childhood trauma
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25Jan

Reparenting: Nurturing, Protecting, and Playing Your Way to Inner Healing

Abby Rawlinson

boundaries, childhood, complexptsd, play, selfcare, tips

Mind

If we didn't have our emotional and physical needs met in childhood, we might need to reparent ourselves as adults. Therapist Abby Rawlinson looks at the roles of nurture, self-protection and play in healing childhood wounds
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18Dec

How to Cope with Emotionally Immature Parents at Christmas

Jasminka Letzas

childhood, Christmas, family, tips

Therapists

Family time at Christmas can bring mixed emotions as we navigate long-established family dynamics. Therapist Jasminka Letzas explores the challenges that come if you were raised by emotionally immature parents
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07Nov

The Mental Health Toll of Silence in Families

Rob Kendall

boardingschool, childhood, family, parenting, relationships, vulnerability

Mind

Rob Kendall grew up in a loving but emotionally-reserved family. His grandmother's suicide changed everything, and he wants to share how open conversations can heal intergenerational pain
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20Sep

Schema Therapy: How Damaging Beliefs are Developed in Childhood

Samantha Holt

abuse, childhood, trauma, typesoftherapy

Therapists

In childhood, we develop 'schemas' – beliefs that help us make sense of the world. Depending on our upbringing, these schemas might be damaging. Schema therapist Samantha Holt explores how schema therapy can help
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28Aug

The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Hope for Healing

Sally Edwards

abuse, childhood, CSA, PTSD, trauma

Therapists

The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse can be profound and varied. Counsellor Sally Edwards, who has specialist training in supporting survivors of CSA, outlines some of the common symptoms of this trauma
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