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18May

The Power of Storytelling in Therapy

Laurie Castelli-Gair

childhood, identity, self

Therapists

The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience the world and how we behave. Psychotherapist Laurie Castelli-Gair shows how therapists can use storytelling to help their clients.
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16May

The Menopause and Letting Go of Old Identities

Kate Codrington

body, health, identity, menopause, middleage, midlife, women

Body

The menopause is often a powerful process of change. Menopause mentor and author Kate Codrington explores the benefit of letting go of old identities that no longer serve you.
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14Mar

Is it Time to Stop Holding Yourself Back?

Sandra Hilton

change, identity, self

Therapists

We might wait for the 'perfect time' to change, without stopping to realise the barriers that are holding us back are inside ourselves. Counsellor Sandra Hilton explores what it means to let go and embrace change.
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03Mar

Be Mindful of the Story You Tell Yourself

Natalie Kennedy

attachment, childhood, identity, self

Therapists

In childhood we form certain beliefs about ourselves that can carry on through into adulthood, limiting our relationships and self-development. Therapist Natalie Kennedy explores the power of these stories.
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24Feb

What Do Therapy and Coaching Have to Do with Leadership?

Kate Graham

coaching, identity, leadership

Therapists

Leadership is about who you are, as much as what you do. That's why working with a coach or psychotherapist can help you become a good leader, says therapist Kate Graham.
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23Feb

LGBT History Month: A Therapist's Thoughts on Personhood

Dora Darvasi

identity, LGBT, society

Therapists

For LGBT History Month, therapist Dora Darvasi shares their tips to support trans and gender diverse people.
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01Feb

Why Is Boris Johnson the Way He Is? A Therapist Reacts to Partygate Report

Ajay Khandelwal

boardingschool, coronavirus, identity, politics, self, society

Therapists

Therapist Ajay Khandelwal looks into the psychology of prime minister Boris Johnson and his formative childhood experiences. Boarding School Syndrome can affect attachment and cause aggression and despair.
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15Dec

Why Do I Feel Like a Child Again When I Go Home for Christmas?

Yasmin Rashid

childhood, Christmas, family, identity, psychology

Therapists

No one can get under our skin like family and at Christmas you might find yourself acting like the child you thought you had left behind. Therapist Yasmin Rashid explains this tendency to regress and offers some tips to foster self-compassion.
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11Nov

The Naming of Things: How Words Have Power

Sandra Hilton

identity, self, society

Therapists

Counsellor Sandra Hilton reflects on the power of naming things – how words can help us build or minimise intimacy, exert control, and manage difficult feelings.
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28Oct

How Reviewing Your Regrets Can Transform Your Life

Kate Graham

death, identity, middleage, midlife, regrets, self

Therapists

Finding acceptance for the things we regret can help us live a better life. As she turns 60, psychotherapist Kate Graham urges anyone - of whatever age - to take stock.
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