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11Aug

4 Tips to Start Setting Boundaries If You're Scared of Saying No

Michelle Elman

boundaries, coaching, couples, friendship, relationships, self, tips

Relationships

If you have a tendency to people-please, you might struggle to say no – as a result, you might end up tired or resentful. Life coach Michelle Elman shares her 4 starter tips for setting boundaries.
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04Aug

7 Key Skills for Social Success in Children

Caroline Maguire

children, education, friendship, parenting, relationships, school

Relationships

Good social skills go beyond making friends – they can also help us get ahead in life in terms of work and other opportunities. Education expert and author Caroline Maguire outlines 7 key behaviours that will boost any child's social skills.
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21Jul

What's the Cost of Being Too Nice?

Caeredwen Gregson-Barnes

empathy, friendship, relationships, self, shame

Therapists

Empathy and kindness are traits that help us contribute positively to the lives of those we love. But can you be too nice? Counsellor Caeredwen Gregson-Barnes makes a compelling case that you can be
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23Nov

Loneliness, Social Anxiety, and Building Good Relationships

Gabriela Morris

friendship, loneliness, relationships, self, single

Therapists

Some of us struggle to build fulfilling relationships, or maybe we even struggle with social anxiety. The result can be loneliness, says counsellor Gabriela Morris.
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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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24May

4 Ways to Support Someone Who Is Grieving

Lianna Champ

bereavement, family, friendship, grief, loss, relationships, tips

Relationships

Fear of saying or doing the wrong thing can keep us from reaching out to support people, especially in times of grief. Grief counsellor Lianna Champ offers four ways you can support a grieving loved one.
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07Apr

Can You Convince Someone with Depression to Get Help?

Susan J Noonan

depression, family, friendship

Mind

When we see someone we love in emotional pain, we are keen to help them as best we can – but what if they aren't ready for help? Dr Susan J Noonan offers advice to anyone whose loved one is refusing help for depression.
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04Nov

Dear Therapist..."How Do I Make New Friends at College During Covid Restrictions?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

coronavirus, deartherapist, friendship, student, university

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte talks to a college student understandably struggling to know how to nurture new friendships amongst the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions
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02Sep

Recognise the Good People in Your Life – And Keep Them Close

Gill Hasson

friendship, relationships, selfcare, volunteer, wellbeing

Soul

Loneliness and isolation have a significant impact on our health, but relationships aren't always easy to find. Author Gill Hasson offers advice on recognising and nurturing the good relationships that bring us joy, laughter and support.
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30Jun

How Training as a Therapist Changed My Relationships

Pat Capel

friendship, therapists, therapisttips

Therapists

Training as a therapist or counsellor is a long journey that often involves significant change on a personal level. Therapist Pat Capel reflects on how his training changed his relationships and understanding of himself.
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