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29Sep

The Psychological Meaning of the Tour de France

Ajay Khandelwal

identity, psychology, self

Therapists

Psychotherapist Dr Ajay Khandelwal explores why the Tour de France offers such strong symbolism for our own journey through life
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22Sep

How Therapy Can Help When You Feel Lost

Nick Pandya

authenticity, identity, self

Therapists

Often we get caught up in ideas of what we 'should' be and do; often these self-limiting beliefs can hold us back from an authentic way of being. Psychotherapist Nick Pandya explores how therapy can help you if you feel lost or disconnected.
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02Sep

How to Break Unhealthy Patterns Around Anger Expression

Catherine Sweeney

anger, emotions, self

Therapists

An entirely normal but much maligned emotion, people are often uncomfortable with the anger of others and their own. Counsellor Catherine Sweeney explores the different types of anger and what they might say about your early childhood experiences.
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27Aug

What Are the Signs of Low Self-Esteem?

Gita Aussia

childhood, self, selfesteem, trauma

Therapists

The causes of low self-esteem can often be found in childhood. If you have low self-esteem, you may struggle to believe you are likeable, lack in confidence, and find it difficult to form relationships, says therapist Gita Aussia.
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26Aug

Why Sensitivity is a Strength

Tara Jackson

personality, self

Soul

Have you ever been told you need thicker skin? Sometimes, sensitivity is not appreciated for the powerful quality it can be. Coach Tara Jackson shares her own experience of learning how to honour and work with her sensitivity.
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25Aug

Why Grieving Our Losses is Essential to Moving On

Paul McGee

emotions, grief, loss, self

Soul

Grief can hit as a result of all sorts of events – a bereavement, of course, but also the loss of a job, relationship, or dream. Paul McGee explores the value of grieving our losses – it is only in doing so that we can move on.
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13Aug

Why Forgiveness is More About You Than Them

Trishna Patnaik

forgiveness, relationships, self

Soul

When we have been wronged, forgiveness might be the furthest thing from our minds. The act of forgiveness is, however, as much about looking after our own mental and emotional health as it is about the other person, says artist and blogger Trishna Patnaik
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12Aug

Where Success Really Comes From

Dr Pippa Grange

confidence, failure, self, success

Soul

Many of us fear failure to the extent that we can struggle to even try in the first place. Dr Pippa Grange, author of Fear Less, explores why failure and resilience are central to success.
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11Aug

Using Creativity to Overcome Self-Criticism

Anthony Welsh

creativity, self

Therapists

Engaging in creative exercises can have huge mental health benefits, from providing a mindful moment, to giving us a sense of achievement. Counsellor Anthony Welsh explores how creativity can also help us become less self-critical and more self-compassionate.
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04Aug

My Work with Womb Twin Survivors

Lisa Bodenstein

identity, self

Therapists

Womb twin survivor is the term used to describe individuals who may be the sole survivor of a twin or multiple pregnancy. Therapist Lisa Bodenstein, who specialises in working with WT survivors, explores how therapy may help.
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