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27Jun

The Toxic Legacy of Jimmy Savile

Anonymous Therapist

abuse, family, self, therapy

Therapists

The reports into Jimmy Savile’s predatory abuse make disturbing reading for us all, but especially those who have been abused as children. Here an anonymous adult, now a therapist, writes about its long term effect on her life.
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26Jun

The Draper Complex: When a Man Turns Against His Defences

Aaron Balick

emotions, therapy, TV

Therapists

Don Draper could be TV's most compelling character since Tony Soprano, but what lies behind his defence systems?
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25Jun

Why is There So Much Anxiety?

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

anxiety, counselling, stress, therapy

Therapists

Modern life seems to feature more anxiety as people struggle with fear of exclusion, reports therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen In my work as a therapist I have come to understand that, often, underlying our deepest anxieties are...
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24Jun

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

What is it good for? This deceptively gentle treatment can have a powerful effect on any swelling or puffiness in the body. It is widely used for medical purposes and there is lots of research to back the beneficial effects of lymphatic drainage on recovery after surgery. It has also been found to be effective for: Helping bruising to heal more quickly Pain management Preventing infection Treating lymphedema caused by cancer treatment Promoting the healing of fractures and ligaments and reducing the associated pain Promoting the healing of...
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23Jun

Top 5 Sea Retreats

Caroline Sylger

retreats, spas, wellbeing

Soul

Go with your lover to the Maldives Spa time at Constance Halaveli (above) If my husband and I ever won the lottery, it’s the Maldives we’d head to first, to have treatments, drink champagne and plan our new life together. There are all sorts of glamorous retreats out there, but we rather liked Constance Halaveli in the Ari Atoll, a civilised island with mahogany-lined over-water villas, exceptionally good Balinese therapists (ask for Ayu) in the over-water U Spa by Constance and delectable seafood (we got addicted to the reef fish balls). Hang out in the hot pools...
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20Jun

The Psychology of Fashion

Karen Pine

psychology, women

Mind

As the seasons change they bring with them hosts of new choices about what to wear.  How to manage to look chic and stay warm? And, as life gets busier, how not to over-heat physically or emotionally. The selection of something to put on is not just an aesthetic or practical decision. It’s also about what suits our mood. On a minute-by-minute basis, we are assailed by a range of emotions. And every morning we make a decision about what to wear. The two are closely connected. The selection of something to put on is not just an aesthetic or practical decision. It’s...
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19Jun

Surviving Redundancy

Marina Gask

career, coaching, redundancy, resilience

Work

Working through redundancy is not easy, here is some advice on what you should and shouldn't do to help yourself through the process.
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18Jun

5 Ways to Cope with Addiction in the Family

Rebecca Harris

addiction, family, relationships, tips

Therapists

There is no miracle cure for addiction, but there are steps you can take to help as a family member. Therapist Rebecca Harris offers some tips for managing the situation
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17Jun

What to do about Back Pain

Louise Chunn

exercise, health

Body

Problems of back pain can be dealt with by professionals, but best to prevent with good seated posture and exercise
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17Jun

Lomi-Lomi Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

What is it good for? Some people say Lomi-lomi is the best massage they’ve ever had. It will do all the things a regular massage will do, like: Reduce stress Improve circulation Relieve muscle tension Reduce pain Make you very relaxed And then take you to a totally different planet. It’s like Reiki healing combined with the best holistic massage. What happens in a treatment? Your therapist will find out about what issues you have and if any areas of your body will need specific attention. So far, so ordinary. Now this is where...
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