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14Oct

The Impact of Masking on Women with ADHD

Dr Janina Maschke

ADHD, neurodiversity, women

Mind

Masking might be the norm for many people with ADHD, perhaps especially women. Dr Janina Maschke explores the different types of masking and their impact, and offers advice on how to begin unmasking
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11Oct

Meet the Therapist: Damien Kelly

Damien Kelly

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Damien Kelly is a therapist in London: "I routinely engage with individuals who have undergone profound childhood traumas, often rendering them unable to articulate their experiences and notably guarded. Over time, I guide them in acknowledging their defences, enabling them to integrate the fragmented aspects of their psyche, ultimately fostering a more cohesive and stable existence."
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10Oct

The Psychology of Persuasion and Propaganda: How to Engage Critical Thinking

Peter Lamont

politics, psychology, society

Mind

The political and social spheres can be so divisive that you might feel yourself buffeted by well-practised persuasive techniques. Peter Lamont explores the value of taking the time to think critically about our thoughts, feelings, impressions and desires
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10Oct

Could Food Be Our Medicine? The Therapeutic Benefits of Cooking

Charlotte Hastings

body, food, gut, health, nervoussystem, nutrition, selfcare, spirituality, vagusnerve

Therapists

Therapist Charlotte Hastings changed her health by engaging in Ayurvedic principles around food and cooking – here's what she learned
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09Oct

Millennials and Gen Z: Understanding Your Relationship to Work and Burnout

Cora Hilton

burnout, society, stress, work

Therapists

The theme for World Mental Health Day 2024 is burnout. Therapist Cora Hilton, specialist in working with Millennials and Gen Z, explores why these generations are so burnt out at work
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09Oct

Dear Therapist..."How Do I Balance All the Demands of Being a Teenager?"

Kelly Hearn

adolescents, deartherapist, teenagers

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Kelly Hearn advises one teenager who is struggling to meet all the demands – from family and school – at this tumultuous time
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04Oct

Meet the Therapist: Kate Steel

Kate Steel

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Kate Steel is a counsellor in Haywards Heath and online: "I am drawn to work with clients who come with struggles with relationship conflicts, abuse, trauma and crime experiences. I am able to work with those affected and those who offend."
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03Oct

Are You Past or Future Oriented? The Psychology of Our Relationship to Time

Emma Kilburn

depression, psychology

Mind

Time: it can stretch or run away based on our mood and what we're doing. Emma Kilburn takes a deep-dive into how our relationship with time can affect our overall life and sense of self
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02Oct

Book of the Month: Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Louise Chunn

bookofthemonth, mortality

Soul

Our Welldoing Book of the Month for September 2024 is Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
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01Oct

Meet the Therapist: Charlotte Tipping

Charlotte Tipping

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Charlotte Tipping is a therapist in Sheffield and online: "A lot of people feel so pressured to have a perfect life. So many of my clients have a large inner critic that never leaves them alone. People still feel that you have to be really mentally sick to see a therapist and they don't give themselves permission to seek help."
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