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29Jul

Julia Samuel on Change, Uncertainty and Her Book This Too Shall Pass

Welldoing

books, change, coronavirus, society, uncertainty

Mind

Julia Samuel's latest book This Too Shall Pass deals with themes of change and uncertainty; it was released just before the Covid-19 lockdown. She speaks with Louise Chunn about how we can build more resilience and take care of ourselves in times of change.
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22Jul

Is the Future of Therapy Online?

Louise Chunn

coronavirus, onlinetherapy, therapists

Mind

Some therapists have found online sessions better than expected and are switching to online therapy permanently; others are keen to return to in-person. Here are the results from a survey of therapists and counsellors by welldoing.org.
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16Jul

Navigating the Anxious Return to Normality

Eliza Preston

anxiety, coronavirus, society

Therapists

As lockdown restrictions lift, difficult emotions may arise as we are invited to return to 'normal'. Trainee psychotherapist Eliza Preston encourages taking time to reflect and ask yourself important questions about what you want and need.
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15Jul

How I've Adjusted to Online Therapy During Covid-19

Joanne Ablett

coronavirus, onlinetherapy

Therapists

Psychologist Joanne Ablett shares how she adapted to offering online therapy during Covid-19. Working online delivered some benefits that surprised her, including the effectiveness of EMDR when carried out remotely.
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09Jul

Online Therapy: Is It Really That Different?

Joshua Bourne

coronavirus, onlinetherapy

Therapists

Many of us might have concerns that online therapy isn't going to feel the same as face-to-face therapy. While it may not, that doesn't mean it will be less effective – you may even find some additional benefits. Therapist Joshua Bourne explains further.
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08Jul

3 Steps to Challenge Your Self-Limiting Beliefs

Cora Hilton

coronavirus, identity, self

Therapists

Many of us have firm ideas about who we are and what we can and can't do. These beliefs may feel more like facts, and are known as restricting narratives, explains therapist Emily Hilton. Here is a 3-step plan to challenging your limiting beliefs.
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25Jun

Covid in the Consulting Room: How My Therapy Practice Has Changed

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

coronavirus, therapists

Therapists

Therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen reflects on how Covid-19 has changed her therapy practice, both in terms of moving online, and in terms of her work with clients
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22Jun

How Can Art Therapy Help During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Aisling Fegan

art, arttherapy, coronavirus, creativity, society, trauma

Therapists

Could the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown, and related losses represent a form of widespread trauma? Therapist Aisling Fegan examines the impact of Covid-19 and what role art psychotherapy may play in healing the wounds caused at this time.
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19Jun

Online Therapy vs In-Person: What Will Mental Health Support Look Like After Lockdown?

Gareth Strangemore-Jones

coronavirus, onlinetherapy

Therapists

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant that clients have had to see their therapists online. Therapist Gareth Strangemore-Jones considers how mental health support might look post-lockdown.
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11Jun

Deepening Our Connections During the Pandemic

Dora Darvasi

coronavirus, family, relationships, self, society

Therapists

Though lockdown is in many ways a shared experience, we all continue to have diverse experiences depending on our personal situations. Therapist Dora Darvasi looks at how we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and those around us at this time.
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