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21Nov

Don't Fake It Till You Make It: The Problem with Toxic Positivity

Eleanor Marker

authenticity, emotions, happiness, mindset, tips

Coaches

Toxic positivity encourages us to 'fake it till we make it' and ignore when times are tough. Coach Eleanor Marker breaks down why this sets us back and how to welcome more genuine happiness and fulfilment into your life.
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18Nov

Meet the Therapist: Ruth Abban

Ruth Abban

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Ruth Abban is an online therapist: "I see individuals, usually teenagers and young adults, primarily from Black, Asian and other ethnically minoritised communities. Seeing clients embrace aspects of their identities that they may have been socialised to ‘self-silence’ is a beautiful thing to witness."
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17Nov

Don't Let Apps Rule Your Life: Managing Your Relationship to Technology

Neil Lawrence

burnout, communication, dating, procrastination, productivity, relationships, socialmedia, technology

Mind

Technology is a huge part of our lives, but how can we manage our use of tech to protect ourselves? In this interview, coach Neil Lawrence explores the influence of dating apps and the pressures of other online communication.
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16Nov

Dear Therapist..."My Friend Keeps Letting Me Down – Should I Stop Forgiving Her?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, one reader shares her frustration at an old friend who keeps letting her down. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber encourages reflection on her standards for her relationships and ability to set boundaries.
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16Nov

Why Rachel Kelly Believes Poetry is Good For Our Mental Health

Rachel Kelly

depression, poetry

Mind

Mental health campaigner and journalist Rachel Kelly has published a new book, You"ll Never Walk Alone, to highlight how poetry can help mental health and wellbeing
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14Nov

Understanding Relationship Challenges and Conflict if Your Partner Has BPD

Tom Bichard

BPD, couples, friendship, love, relationships

Therapists

Some of the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) include severe challenges in relationships. Psychologist Dr Tom Bichard offers information to those whose loved one shows traits of or has a diagnosis of BPD.
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11Nov

Meet the Therapist: Gavin Demurger-Jones

Gavin Demurger-Jones

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Gavin Demurger-Jones is a counsellor in London and West Sussex: "Life can be so complicated; it’s no wonder that it’s been hard for my clients, that they’ve struggled and that they need someone by their side now. And then I see them grow. Week by week they change; sometimes they don’t see it, but I do and that is a privilege."
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10Nov

Don't Let Negative Self-Talk Hold You Back from Fulfilment

Gray Hughes

authenticity, career, coaching, courage, identity, self, selfcriticism, tips

Coaches

The reasons we hold ourselves back from following our passion can be numerous and powerful. Coach Gray Hughes shares the simple processes that helped him find clarity on his desires.
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09Nov

Elon Musk and Free Speech: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Ajay Khandelwal

celebrity, psychoanalysis, society

Therapists

Elon Musk has recently purchased Twitter, his views on free speech being a seemingly key motivator in his decision. Psychoanalytic psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal explores the difference between uncensored speech and free speech.
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08Nov

Why Laughter is the Best Medicine for Lowering Stress

Paul Boross

resilience, stress

Soul

Laughter: it's free, it helps connect us with others, it helps us recover from illness, and it lowers stress. This Stress Awareness Week Paul Boross shares the research that shows humour is a healthy coping mechanism.
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