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03Dec

Should I Tell People I'm in Therapy?

Rachel Farhi

counselling, self, society, therapy

Therapists

Though we are more open about therapy and counselling – a positive change - it's still ultimately up to you who you tell about your therapy journey, says therapist Rachel Farhi
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02Dec

7 Ways to Volunteer this Christmas

Forest Healthcare

Christmas, society, tips, volunteer, wellbeing

Soul

Want to find ways to give back this Christmas? Here are seven ways you can volunteer to help others
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25Nov

What I've Learned About Young People as A School Counsellor

Debbie Foers

education, family, parenting, school, society, teenagers, youth

Therapists

School counsellor and welldoing.org therapist Debbie Foers shares what she has learned about the difficulties facing young people today
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18Nov

On the Benefits and Limitations of Labels

Martin Kelly

identity, LGBT, self, society

Therapists

Therapist Martin Kelly reflects on how labels can both help us define and limit our identity
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07Nov

Joker from a Therapist's Perspective: Reflections on Mental Health and Society

William Leifer

films, society

Therapists

Therapist William Leifer reviews Joker from a psychotherapeutic perspective – how well does the film portray mental health?
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06Nov

November, Remembrance, and Poppies

Sarah Dean

grief, loss, society

Therapists

Loss and grief can affect us in many different ways – it's important to acknowledge what we have lost and embrace the potential for change, says counsellor Sarah Dean
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30Oct

Unicorn: The Memoir of a Muslim Drag Queen Review

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

books, LGBT, sexuality, society

Therapists

Unicorn by Amrou Al-Kadhi is a memoir charting the author's experience from god-fearing Muslim boy, to a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family
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21Oct

Being an LGBTQ Affirmative Therapist

Neil Young

gender, LGBT, sexuality, society

Therapists

Therapist Neil Young explores how therapists can deepen their understanding of working with LGBTQ clients
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16Oct

Give Birth Like a Feminist by Milli Hill Review

Julia Bueno

body, books, health, pregnancy, society, women

Therapists

Give Birth Like a Feminist reveals current birth practices in the UK and questions whether women are given enough choice or consideration. Therapist Julia Bueno reviews
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11Oct

Mental Health and Coming Out, On National Coming Out Day 2019

Cora Hilton

LGBT, relationships, self, sexuality, society

Therapists

October 11 2019 marks the 31st National Coming Out Day. Therapist Emily Hilton reflects on what has changed for the LGBTQ+ community over this time
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