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24May

Book of the Month: Wavewalker by Suzanne Heywood

Louise Chunn

bookofthemonth, books, childhood, experienceoftherapy, family

Relationships

Suzanne Heywood's book Wavewalker: Breaking Free describes the traumatic childhood of a British girl who spent 10 years on a 70-foot boat in the South Pacific, without friends or teachers
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30Mar

Book of the Month: Parenting for Humans by Dr Emma Svanberg

Dr Emma Svanberg

bookofthemonth, books, childhood, children, family, fatherhood, identity, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, parents

Relationships

Welldoing's Book of the Month for March is Parenting for Humans by Dr Emma Svanberg. Not your usual parenting book, it focuses on you as a parent, who you are, which stories have influenced you, and what scripts you might be following
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23Feb

3 Things We Can Do Right Now to Improve Our Relationships

Patapia Tzotzoli

couples, dating, family, friendship, marriage, relationships, single, tips, work

Therapists

Relationships aren't always easy, but the numerous benefits of having close relationships is surely worth the effort. Dr Patapia Tzotzoli shares 3 tips for improving your existing relationships
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09Jan

What the Feuding Between Harry and William Says About Us

Annette Byford

family, siblings

Therapists

The world seemingly can't look away from the ongoing feud between Prince Harry and the royal family. Psychotherapist Annette Byford explores how the power of archetypes and our own family experiences shape our perspective.
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15Dec

Parent, Adult, Child: Harness the Power of Ego States this Family Christmas

Hannah Richardson

childhood, Christmas, family, siblings, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Don't let the ghosts of Christmas past ruin this holiday season – use these simple therapeutic tips to help you do it differently. Counsellor Hannah Richardson explains parent, adult, and child ego states.
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01Dec

8 Tips for Healthy Boundaries at Christmas

Michelle Elman

boundaries, Christmas, family, relationships

Relationships

Christmas schedules can be overwhelming, and old people-pleasing habits may slip in, especially around family. Coach Michelle Elman offers her 8 tips for healthy boundaries around Christmas commitments.
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06Sep

Loving Someone With An Addiction: Do You Need Help Too?

Judy Wilson-Smith

addiction, alcohol, couples, family, marriage, relationships

Therapists

Addiction isn't just the addicted person's difficulty, it affects those that love them too. Counsellor Judy Wilson-Smith offers her guidance for family members who are struggling with the impact of addiction.
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25Aug

How to Successfully Communicate with Your Parents As An Adult

Gabriela Morris

childhood, communication, family, parenting, relationships

Therapists

Negotiating an adult relationship with our parents can be challenging, and full of difficult conversations (and arguments). Counsellor Gabriela Morris offers advice on how to achieve peaceful communication with our parents.
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02Aug

8 Internet Safety Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online

Allison Troutner

children, family, parenting, technology

Relationships

With the summer holidays beginning, children will inevitably have more access to screen time, especially in the form of the internet. Internet safety has become an increasingly worrying problem amongst parents.
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26Jul

Where You End And I Begin: Leah McLaren’s Memoir of Enmeshed Parenting

Louise Chunn

attachment, childhood, family, motherhood, mothers, parenting

Relationships

Canadian journalist Leah McLaren was raised by a mother who rejected traditional parenting rules, and treated her daughter more like a confidante. McLaren’s memoir, Where You End And I Begin, unravels the story behind her mother’s behaviour, and explores the effects on herself.
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