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10Sep

Therapy Has Been Part of My Life for More than 40 Years

Malcolm Stern

experienceoftherapy, men, suicide

Mind

Malcolm Stern first entered therapy to resolve repeated destructive patterns in relationships and difficulties around intimacy; he returned when his daughter tragically took her life aged 33.
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09Sep

How Zoe Aston Aims to Share Her Coping With Covid Tips

Welldoing

copingwithcovid, coronavirus, selfcare, tips, video

Mind

Therapist Zoe Aston's Instagram account aimed to share the information she had gained from years of her own therapy, and now it's an e-book to help people cope with their mental health in the Covid situation
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09Sep

Suicide Prevention Day 2020: What Leads to Suicide and How to Manage Suicidal Thoughts

Ondine Smulders

depression, men, society, suicide

Therapists

Recent statistics show that the rate of suicide amongst men in 2019 was the highest in two decades. Psychotherapist Ondine Smulders reflects on what leads someone to suicide, what affect it can have on loved ones, and what you can do if you are struggling
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08Sep

Meet the Therapist: Emma Compton

Emma Compton

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Emma Compton is a therapist in Warwickshire and online: "I really value the people I work with and I enjoy assisting them to unpick difficulties and feel more empowered in their lives."
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07Sep

Anxiety Levels Soar as Students Return to School Post-Lockdown

Mee Two

anxiety, coronavirus, education, school, teenagers

Mind

MeeTwo is an award-winning, safe mental health app for teenagers. Their recent data has shown that anxiety levels are rising rapidly amongst students as they return to school post-lockdown.
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04Sep

Meet the Therapist: Kathrine Jones

Kathrine Jones

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Kathrine Jones is a counsellor in Darlington and online: "You do not have to be in the depths of depression or have experienced trauma to come to therapy. It can be for anyone who wants to move forward in their lives in any way. Everyone is entitled to therapy, there is no one else who ‘needs’ it more; there is space for everyone."
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03Sep

What is Existential Therapy?

Titos Florides

existentialism, identity, meaning, neuroscience, philosophy, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Existential philosophy is a form of enquiry, as the name suggests, into human existence. Popularised in the post-WW2 years, existentialism was both a philosophical and literary movement. Psychotherapist Titos Florides explains how existential therapy can help illuminate your patterns of meaning-making, and challenge you to find different standpoints.
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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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02Sep

Try Yoga Nidra For a Good Night's Sleep

Uma Dinsmore-Tuli

insomnia, selfcare, sleep, tips, wellbeing, yoga

Soul

Yoga nidra aims to help you switch off and have a restful sleep. Yoga nidra instructor Uma Dinsmore-Tuli shares her 3 tips for practising yoga nidra at home.
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02Sep

How to Break Unhealthy Patterns Around Anger Expression

Catherine Sweeney

anger, emotions, self

Therapists

An entirely normal but much maligned emotion, people are often uncomfortable with the anger of others and their own. Counsellor Catherine Sweeney explores the different types of anger and what they might say about your early childhood experiences.
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