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14Sep

Sad, Destabilising, Confusing: Welldoing Therapists Respond to the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Welldoing

bereavement, grief, loss, society

Soul

Queen Elizabeth II's death has seen huge crowds gather to mourn in collective grief. Welldoing therapists share their insights into why this event is triggering such a range of powerful emotions.
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09Sep

Philippa Perry on the Queen: “She is Probably More Dreamed About Than Anyone Else”

Philippa Perry

bereavement, grief, loss, society

Relationships

Renowned psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry considers what our longest-reigning monarch, HRH Elizabeth II, means to the millions of people who never met her, but feel she is part of their psychological mak-up.
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07Jul

3 Steps to Raising Resilient and Confident Girls

Jo Wimble-Groves

confidence, family, parenting, resilience, society, teenagers, tips

Relationships

Levels of confidence and self-esteem typically drop in young girls as they leave childhood. Jo Wimble-Groves offers 3 ways that parents can encourage continued confidence and resilience in their daughters.
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07Jun

Depp vs Heard and the Mob Mentality of the Internet

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

abuse, bullying, couples, domesticviolence, narcissism, relationships, shame, society, TV

Therapists

Depp vs Heard gripped the world's attention, but what do the memes, clips and gifs say about the mob mentality of the internet? Therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen explores how shaming others might in fact make us even harder on ourselves too.
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25May

Dear Therapist..."Everything is Stressing Me Out: Am I Depressed?"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, society

Therapists

With everything going on in the world today and the cost of living starting to bite, tempers might be starting to fray as people struggle to contain their anxiety and stress. Therapist Kelly Hearn offers some practical advice to one reader.
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10May

Top 10 Excuses for Men to Not Begin Therapy

Gershon Portnoi

men, mensmentalhealth, society

Therapists

More men than ever are in therapy, but there is still a huge stigma attached to men seeking help. Psychotherapist Gershon Portnoi examines why, offering common excuses that men use to avoid getting support.
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27Apr

Your Mum and Dad: When Unspoken Pain is Passed Down the Generations

Alice McGurran

childhood, family, film, racism, society, trauma

Relationships

Documentary Your Mum and Dad explores how unresolved pain can be passed down from parents to children. Alice McGurran talks to director Klaartje Quirijns and psychoanalyst Michael Moskowitz about their family stories of grief and trauma.
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20Apr

What Will Be the Lasting Impact of Trauma for Refugees Fleeing Ukraine?

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

childhood, family, society, trauma

Therapists

Epigenetics tells us how trauma can be passed down the generations. As huge numbers of Ukrainians are forced to flee their country, therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen reflects on the lasting mental health impact.
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04Apr

How to Manage News-Induced Anxiety

Dr Audrey Tang

anxiety, politics, socialmedia, society

Mind

Doomscrolling through our news feeds can leave us feeling hopeless and anxious, and yet many of us find it hard to stop. Psychologist Dr Audrey Tang offers some practical ways you can take action on the causes that matter to you.
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30Mar

What Does Will Smith's Slap at the Oscars Tell Us About Anger?

Lucy Holbrook

anger, society, TV

Therapists

At the Oscars, Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock around the face. Therapist Lucy Holbrook explores what this event, and everyone's reactions to it, tells us about anger.
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