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04Jun

Co-Dependency, Authenticity, and Saying No

Corinne Sweet

authenticity, boundaries, codependency, friendships, relationships, self

Therapists

London therapist Corinne Sweet says we don't want to say "no" to others as we fear they will stop loving us
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16May

Why Do Some People Get More Stressed Than Others?

Alice McGurran

brain, childhood, emotions, health, neuroscience, relationships, self, stress, wellbeing

Mind

We all experience stress, but why do some people seem to get more stressed than others? Alice McGurran explains
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08May

Are You a People Pleaser?

Agapi Stassinopoulos

friendships, meditation, mindfulness, relationships, self, wellbeing

Soul

Is your self-worth tied too closely you feel you can meet others' expectations? Agapi Stassinopoulos asks us to think about why we put pressure on ourselves to please and fix others
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07May

Why It's So Important to Ask for Help When You Need It

Gill Hasson

family, friendship, relationships, self, wellbeing, work

Soul

Refusing to ask for help when you need it is counter-productive. Gill Hasson shares some advice on how to be more comfortable relying on others
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25Apr

Is it Possible to Stay Friends with Your Ex?

Gurpreet Singh

boundaries, breakups, friendship, love, parenting, relationships

Therapists

Even after an amicable breakup, it's not common to stay friends with an ex. Therapist Gurpreet Singh explores the importance of setting new, healthy boundaries for success in this new version of your relationship
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23Apr

How Being Lonely is Different From Being Alone

Lyn Reed

loneliness, relationships, self, society

Therapists

UK is the 'loneliness capital of Europe': why do more and more people feel lonely, and what can be done about it? Therapist Lyn Reed explores
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18Apr

The Psychology of Trust: How Therapy Can Help Build Interpersonal Trust

Ken J. Rotenberg

psychology, relationships, self, therapy, trust

Relationships

Low trust is associated with psychosocial problems such as loneliness, aggression, and low cooperation with others, but therapy can help build it up again
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29Mar

How Good Relationships Can Boost Our Health

Dr Jeremy Howick

friendship, health, love, relationships, stress

Relationships

Our romantic relationships, friendships and wider social networks keep us physically healthy by reducing stress and anxiety
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28Mar

What Therapists Can Learn from this Year’s Oscar Winners

Johnathan Sunley

couples, films, love, marriage, relationships, therapy

Therapists

What can we learn about couples relationships by watching this year's Oscar-winning movies asks therapist Johnathan Sunley
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22Mar

Why Vulnerability is Worth the Risk

Lyn Reed

emotions, relationships, self, selfcare, vulnerability

Therapists

Showing our vulnerability is risky but rewarding in the long run posts therapist Lyn Reed
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