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09Sep

It's OK to Have Mixed Feelings about Leaving Home for University

Lyn Reed

family, student, university

Therapists

Independence and freedom can be exciting prospects when it comes to leaving home for university, but it's also OK if you feel nervous, says therapist Lyn Reed
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08Sep

When Your Child Leaves for University

Lyn Reed

family, father, home, mother, university

Therapists

Therapist Lyn Reed says over-protective parents can find severing co-dependent ties with older children difficult, but empty nest syndrome is often exaggerated, as many parents discover new interests when children leave home
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04Sep

​When a Loved One is Dying

bereavement, family, illness, relationships

Therapists

There are many contrasting feelings – sadness, guilt, anger – that enter our lives when a loved one or close family member is dying. Therapist Vicky Mould suggests ways to help you cope
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02Sep

Am I Making My Anxiety Worse?

Gemma Krier-Mead

anxiety, cbt, family, therapy

Therapists

How using CBT methods can help you overcome the patterns of negative thoughts that can lead to ongoing problems with anxiety
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29Aug

3 Signs You May Be Living with Chronic Guilt

Alice McGurran

family, guilt, relationships, self

Mind

If you are prone to feeling guilty even if it's not your fault, you may be suffering from chronic guilt. Alice McGurran, who struggles with guilty feelings, explains what to look out for
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23Aug

Poor Exam Results? Next Steps for Parents and Teens

Sarah Dean

children, education, family, parenting, school, teenagers

Therapists

If exam results aren't as high as hoped, feelings of guilt, anger and disappointment can be felt by both parents and teens. Therapist Sarah Dean has some advice on how to cope
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18Aug

How Our Relationships Protect Us Against Stress

Greg Fricchione

brain, family, health, relationships, stress

Relationships

Neuropsychiatrist Greg Fricchione explains how our human attachments can protect us from psychological stress, starting as babies and continuing throughout our lives
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15Aug

Alastair Campbell: 'My Brother Inspired My Campaigning'

Louise Chunn

campaign, family, schizophrenia

Mind

Exclusive interview with former Downing Street spin doctor Alastair Campbell about how his late brother's experience of schizophrenia shifted his passion from Labour Party politics to mental health awareness
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04Aug

Bringing Art to Therapy and Me to Life

Rae Freeman

art, childhood, creativity, experienceoftherapy, family

Mind

When Rae Freeman started bringing her teenage and current art to therapy, she found she was finally able to share long-suppressed emotions
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27Jul

Five Live's Anna Foster Opens Up About Her Two Miscarriages

Anna Foster

bereavement, family, miscarriage

Relationships

BBC radio presenter Anna Foster had two miscarriages before she had her two children Ben and Jessica. Now she has made a radio series encouraging others to talk about their own experiences, and seek help if they need it
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