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07Aug

Why Grandmothers Matter

Naomi Stadlen

elderly, family, parenting, society, women

Relationships

Far from being a passive role, grandmothers often fulfil both emotional and practical duties in family life. Naomi Stadlen explores why grandmothers matter, perhaps more than most of us realise
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04Aug

Meet the Therapist: Hannah Downing

Hannah Downing

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Hannah Downing is a therapist in Surrey and online: "I seek to connect the past with the present and work with my clients to see if there are parts of themselves that they might not have previously been aware of. The process can feel like the missing pieces of a puzzle coming together to create a fuller, more colourful, picture."
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03Aug

Why Do I Catch Feelings So Fast?

Georgina Sturmer

boundaries, codependency, couples, dating, emotions, love, relationships, sex, single

Therapists

You've only just met them, and you can't stop thinking about them. You've had a lot of disappointments, and are left wondering: why do I catch feeling so fast? Counsellor Georgina Sturmer explores
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02Aug

Dear Therapist..."I'm Addicted to Porn"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, porn, sex

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to one reader who is worried watching porn is getting in the way of real intimacy
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01Aug

My Child Has Tourette's Syndrome: Here's My Advice for Parents

Claire de la Varre

child, children, family, parenting, tourettessyndrome

Therapists

Tourette's Syndrome (TS) is often misunderstood and can have a significant impact on a person's life. Therapist Claire de la Varre, whose daughter has TS, offers her advice for parents
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28Jul

Meet the Therapist: Marion Larcombe

Marion Larcombe

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Marion Larcombe is a counsellor in Orpington and online: "The mind is so powerful. I work with clients so they understand why they have the feelings and challenges they do, and to help them see that there is light at the end of what can be a very dark tunnel."
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27Jul

The Bravery and Power of Sinéad O'Connor

Louise Chunn

celebrity, CSA, PTSD

Mind

The death of Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor is being connected to the PTSD she suffered following sexual and physical abuse as a child. She campaigned loudly for women's and children's rights in Ireland and internationally, but found it difficult to find peace in her own life writes Louise Chunn
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27Jul

Navigating Mismatched Desire and Sex Drives in Relationships

Nicola Foster

couples, intimacy, love, marriage, relationships, sex, tips

Therapists

Differing sex drives is a common relationship problem, perhaps especially in long-term relationships. Sex and couples therapist Nicola Foster offers her 6-step plan for intimacy that works for everyone
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26Jul

Book of the Month: Behind These Doors by Alex South

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, books, mensmentalhealth, society, violence

Work

We're thrilled to announce our July Book of the Month as Alex South's Behind These Doors. An empathetic, eye-opening, and important account of life in prison in the UK
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25Jul

Summer Depression: Embracing the Warmth Within

claudia behnke

depression, holidays, sad, sadness, seasons, summer

Therapists

Typically summer is thought of as a more care-free, lighthearted time – so what if you are struggling with summer depression? Therapist Claudia Behnke offers her advice from a psychosynthesis perspective
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