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04Jun

Why Art and Therapy Complement One Another

Josh Hogan

art, coronavirus, creativity, self

Therapists

As a means of self-expression, art can help you work through complicated feelings or act as a soothing or meditative practice. Here, therapist Josh Hogan explores his own relationship to art as therapy.
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29May

Why Lockdown Might Be Difficult for Ex-Boarders

Alison Dale

boardingschool, childhood, coronavirus

Therapists

Boarding school survivors may find that the experience of lockdown reminds them of a difficult time in their childhood: being isolated from loved ones, coping with limited privacy and dealing with uncertainty. Therapist Alison Dale, also an ex-boarder, explores further.
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29May

Are Rates of Eating Disorders On the Up?

Stuart Large

coronavirus, eatingdisorders

Mind

Panic buying and restrictions in supermarkets may be difficult for those with eating disorders. Writer Stuart Large shares insights from an interview with Dr Zadeh, consultant psychiatrist at South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust.
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28May

What if Going Back to Normal Isn't What You Want?

Shelley Williams

anxiety, coronavirus, depression, self

Therapists

For many, lockdown has presented fresh mental health challenges, but for others the idea of returning to 'normal' may be what is causing anxiety. Psychotherapist Shelley Williams explores why this might be, and how we can learn from our conflicted feelings.
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22May

The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Crash Course in Accepting Uncertainty?

Emma Kilburn

coronavirus, self, society, uncertainty

Mind

Life may feel more uncertain than ever at the moment, but, then again, life is always perhaps less certain than we like to believe. Teacher and trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn offers 5 ways to manage anxiety related to lockdown uncertainty
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22May

Are You Feeling Better in Lockdown?

Rachel Farhi

anxiety, coronavirus, depression, wellbeing

Therapists

While the mental health of many has worsened as a result of the covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, for some the change has relieved long-held feelings of depression and anxiety. Therapist Rachel Farhi explores why this might be and shares insights from her own practice.
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20May

Why Do I Have Such Mixed Feelings About Coronavirus and Lockdown?

Tara Jackson

coronavirus, nature, society

Soul

You might currently be experiencing extreme highs and lows – feeling conflicted and confused about why you can see good in this situation, which is otherwise so full of pain and loss. Coach Tara Jackson reflects on her own mixed feelings related to lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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19May

7 Self-Care Tips for Working from Home During Lockdown

Gemma Harris

coronavirus, selfcare, tips, wellbeing, work

Work

Working from home, as many of us are, possibly for the first time, can bring a multitude of new challenges. Freelance journalist Gemma Harris shares her top tips for working from home during lockdown.
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19May

Time to Reset and Get Creative: Tips for Therapists in Private Practice

Hazel Stewart-Hyslop

burnout, coronavirus, therapist, therapisttips

Therapists

Therapist and coach Hazel Stewart-Hyslop shares her tips for therapists starting out in private practice, as well as those looking to change things up.
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13May

How NHS Workers Are Finding Free Therapy Through Welldoing

Welldoing

coronavirus, therapists, therapy

Mind

Six weeks after we launched the chance for our members to offer free therapy to NHS workers during Covid-19, we spoke to three therapists about the sessions they are providing, and why their clients value them
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