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05Jun

The Types of Narcissism and The Impact of Narcissistic Abuse in Relationships

Alice McGurran

abuse, couples, narcissism, relationships

Relationships

As a society we seem somewhat fascinated by narcissism – but what about those who have suffered in narcissistic relationships? Dr Ramani Durvasula offers a deep dive into the impact of narcissistic abuse and how to recover
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04Jun

Meet the Therapist: Steve Altman

Steve Altman

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Therapists

Steve Altman is a therapist in London and online: "It's difficult to say goodbye to a client when they choose to end because often a deep bond can grow between us. However, there is also a feeling of joy to see someone leaving feeling more confident and comfortable within themselves."
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30May

Why Do We Dream?

Jane Haynes

brain, dreams, neuroscience

Soul

Why do we dream: an impossible question? Jungian psychoanalyst Jane Haynes, along with neuroscientists and researchers, is curating a Dream Symposium in London on 21st June
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27May

Is Conditional Love a Better Option?

Micaela Vidal-Taylor

boundaries, couples, dating, love, relationships

Therapists

Unconditional love might seem romantic, but could it lead to harmful relationship dynamics? Dr Micaela Vidal-Taylor gives her take on why conditional love may be more healthy and fulfilling
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23May

8 Telltale Signs That Your Nervous System Is In Survival Mode

Jen Mann

body, nervoussystem, stress, tips, vagusnerve

Body

Your body may give you signals that you are more stressed than you realise. Jen Mann offers 8 telltale signs that your nervous system is in survival mode
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22May

Dear Therapist..."Should I Open Up My Marriage?"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, marriage, polyamory, sex

Therapists

If sexual intimacy in an otherwise loving relationship has dwindled, what might consensual non-monogamy offer? Psychotherapist Kelly Hearn advises one curious reader
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21May

Book of the Month: You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here by Dr Benji Waterhouse

Alice McGurran

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Mind

Our Book of the Month is Dr Benji Waterhouse's You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here. A candid behind-the-scenes look into NHS emergency psychiatry, Waterhouse also gets honest about his personal life and upbringing
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16May

Stigma and Synaesthesia: My Experience of Bipolar Disorder

Matt Ottley

bipolar, creativity, psychosis, society

Mind

Visual artist and composer Matt Ottley has found ways to disentangle his creativity from his bipolar disorder and has created a new artwork about his experience of the condition, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness
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14May

The Burnout Danger Zone and How to Prevent It Happening

Petra Velzeboer

burnout, chronicfatigue, illness, selfcare, stress, tips, work

Mind

Prevention is a much better strategy than having to face a long period of recovery from burnout. Petra Velzeboer explains how to identify where you are on the burnout scale and offers tips to help
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14May

Meet the Therapist: Jenny Hunter-Phillips

Jenny Hunter-Phillips

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Jenny Hunter-Phillips is a therapist in Hampshire and online: "Therapy is far more than a listening ear and talking about how you feel while someone tells you that they understand. A good therapist will model a trusting relationship. It is this process that allows clients to flourish and makes change possible."
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