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22Oct

The Mothers I Might Have Had: A Therapist Reviews

Camilla Nicholls

books, family

Therapists

When Caroline Furneaux's father died suddenly, she discovered an archive of photographs of beautiful women from his past. Therapist Camilla Nicholls reviews Furneaux's tender part-memoir as she seeks to understand the father she didn't know
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18Sep

How to Stop Losing Sleep Over Your Teen's Choices

Rachel Coler Mulholland

anxiety, family, parenthood, parenting, stress

Relationships

As a parent, it might be agonising to watch your teen make imperfect choices. Counsellor Rachel Coler Mulholland explores how you can manage your anxiety in order to give your teen space to learn for themselves
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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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26Jun

Book of the Month: Broken Threads by Mishal Husain

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, culture, family

Soul

Our Book of the Month for June 2024 is Broken Threads by Mishal Husain. A gripping and compassionate memoir describing the tumultuous and painful history of Partition through the experiences of the author's grandparents
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03Apr

What is Family Constellations Therapy?

Sara Poss

family, trauma, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Family constellations therapy is an experiential method that aims to offer insight into hidden or entrenched dynamics in an individual's life. Therapist Sara Poss explores how family constellations works
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04Mar

5 Ways Adults can Support Children with Behavioural Needs

Dave Jereb

children, family, parenting, school, tips

Relationships

Behaviours are a response to our internal and external environment. Paediatric occupational therapist Dave Jereb shares his five tips for supporting children with challenging behaviours
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22Jan

Gardening With My Son: Lessons in Loss and Wonder

Victoria Bennett

family, illness, nature, parenting

Soul

Opting to home-school her son, author Victoria Bennett reflects on what tending to their garden taught them both about the cycles of life, in the earth and in their family
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10Jan

Book of the Month: Break the Cycle by Dr Mariel Buqué

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, complexptsd, family, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Our Welldoing Book of the Month for January 2024 is Dr Mariel Buqué's Break the Cycle, which weaves research, clinical experience and practical exercises into a comprehensive guide to healing intergenerational trauma
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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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12Dec

Christmas is a time for Sharing, in Therapy

Camilla Nicholls

Christmas, family, loneliness, relationships, society

Therapists

Christmas can bring all sorts of pressures and expectations that leave us feeling anything but merry. Psychotherapist Camilla Nicholls explores the themes of loneliness that she's seeing in her practice at this time of year
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