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25Sep

Losing My Child to University

Sarah Meadows

change, family, identity, midlife, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, parents, student, university

Therapists

Children leaving for university symbolises a big time of change for parents, too. Sarah Meadows shares her experience of the complex feelings related to her child leaving home, as well as what has helped for her
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22Sep

The Psychology of Internet Trolls: Why Do People Develop Different Personalities Online?

Dr Sohom Das

bullying, personality, psychology, society, technology

Mind

The anonymity of online platforms make them fertile ground for reprehensible behaviour. Forensic psychiatrist Dr Sohom Das explores the motivations and psychology of internet trolling
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22Sep

Meet the Therapist: Hayley Doyle

Hayley Doyle

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Therapists

Hayley Doyle is a counsellor in Swansea and online: "I find all aspects of the being a counsellor rewarding. Even the deepest and most difficult of emotions – this is often where the magic of healing begins."
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21Sep

Pilates as a Treatment for Trauma: Mindful Movement

Andrew Keefe

backpain, body, dissociation, exercise, PTSD, sport, stress, trauma

Therapists

With its core principles of concentration, breath, and mindful movement, Pilates could provide more than just a physical workout. Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe, who also works as a PT and Pilates teacher, explores how Pilates can support people with trauma
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20Sep

Schema Therapy: How Damaging Beliefs are Developed in Childhood

Samantha Holt

abuse, childhood, trauma, typesoftherapy

Therapists

In childhood, we develop 'schemas' – beliefs that help us make sense of the world. Depending on our upbringing, these schemas might be damaging. Schema therapist Samantha Holt explores how schema therapy can help
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19Sep

Stop People Pleasing and Start Setting Boundaries

Dr Lauren Cook

boundaries, codependency, friendship, love, relationships, tips

Relationships

Without boundaries, dynamics can take hold in your relationships that feel impossible to change – how can you stop being a people pleaser? Psychologist Dr Lauren Cook offers her tips for anyone anxious about letting people down.
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15Sep

Meet the Therapist: Yassi Banietemad

Yassi Banietemad

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Therapists

Yassi Banietemad is a transpersonal therapist in London: "I help my clients look at their pain with curiosity. Symptoms are to be embraced as a signpost guiding us to what needs to be seen, expressed, or learned. It's only then that your symptoms will have delivered their mission and will no longer need to linger."
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14Sep

As a CAMHS Child Psychotherapist, Here Are the Common Difficulties I See in Children

Alexander Gray

children, family, fatherhood, motherhood, parenting

Therapists

The mental health of children and teens is often of huge concern to their parents. CAMHS Clinician and psychotherapist Alexander Gray offers his advice to parents
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13Sep

Dear Therapist..."I Gave Up Substances; Now I Just Have New Bad Habits"

Kelly Hearn

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Therapists

In the modern world, we have a wide array of means to distract ourselves from painful or uncomfortable emotions. In this instalment of Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Kelly Hearn offers two key questions you can ask yourself to avoid numbing behaviours
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12Sep

The Necessity of Surrender and Letting Go of Control

Sandra Hilton

change, identity, self, uncertainty

Therapists

Sometimes the tighter we hold onto control, the stronger the need to surrender. Counsellor Sandra Hilton explores why this matters when it comes to times of change and self-development.
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