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04Oct

MAFS UK and How to Really Be Successful in Relationships

Andrew Allan

couples, love, marriage, relationships, single, society, TV

Therapists

Successful long-term relationships often take hard work and courage. Counsellor Andrew Allan explores where our flawed ideas of relationships come from and offers tips to anyone frustrated in their search for love.
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27Sep

Your Partner is Struggling with Their Mental Health – Don't Forget About Yourself

Emma Hewitt

couples, friendship, love, marriage, relationships

Therapists

Caring for your partner when they are struggling with their mental health can be immensely challenging. Hypnotherapist Emma Hewitt shares her own experience and advice for others.
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17Aug

When IVF Doesn't Work: Processing Feelings of Grief

Miriam Christie

couples, experienceoftherapy, grief, infertility, loss, pregnancy

Therapists

Couples struggling to conceive may experience a range of complicated emotions and grief, especially when interventions like IVF don't succeed. Counsellor Miriam Christie shares her own experience and tips to help others.
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12Jul

4 Mindfulness Tips for a Healthy Marriage

Julie Potiker

couples, love, marriage, mindfulness, relationships

Relationships

Clashing with a partner at times is inevitable, but mindful steps can help you maintain gratitude and compassion in your relationship. Julie Potiker offers four mindfulness practices that you and your partner can engage with to support your relationship.
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30Jun

Dear Therapist..."Our Sex Drives Have Changed and We're Out of Sync"

Kelly Hearn

couples, deartherapist, marriage, relationships, sex

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn advises on a challenge that many long-term couples face: changing sex drives and a loss of sexual intimacy.
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14May

What is Codependency?

Natasha Wellfare

attachment, codependency, couples, family, friendships, relationships, video

Therapists

Codependency describes a pattern of relating where the codependent person organises their life around the other person. This most often shows up in romantic relationships, but can arise between friends or family members too – counsellor Natasha Wellfare explains more in this video.
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10May

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Couples Therapy

Tara Watson

couples, couplestherapy, love, marriage, relationships

Therapists

Many couples eventually face a rough patch in their relationship – getting support is nothing to be ashamed of. Therapist Tara Watson explores five myths about couples counselling.
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09Apr

Supporting Your Partner After Baby Loss

Kay King

bereavement, body, couples, grief, health, loss, marriage, miscarriage, parenthood, parenting, pregnancy, relationships

Relationships

Losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy can be devastating. Grief specialist and author of Why Baby Loss Matters Kay King explores how you can support your partner at this time of grief.
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12Feb

Is Staying In Love an Unrealistic Relationship Goal?

Sophie Corke

couples, marriage, relationships, society

Therapists

The honeymoon period of new relationships can be so intoxicating that it's difficult when it fades. Therapist Sophie Corke explores what's behind early infatuation, and whether staying in love is a reasonable expectation for any long-term couple.
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27Jan

Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free: How to Beat Codependency

Nancy Levin

boundaries, coaching, codependency, couples, empathy, identity, relationships, self

Relationships

How we relate to others can become so ingrained that unhealthy patterns are hard to recognise, let alone break. Coach Nancy Levin explores the vital importance of setting healthy boundaries and changing codependent tendencies.
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