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14May

What is Codependency?

Natasha Wellfare

attachment, codependency, couples, family, friendships, relationships, video

Therapists

Codependency describes a pattern of relating where the codependent person organises their life around the other person. This most often shows up in romantic relationships, but can arise between friends or family members too – counsellor Natasha Wellfare explains more in this video.
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13May

Practising Compassion Won't Make You a Pushover – It Takes Courage

Vanessa Potter

meditation, mindfulness, selfcompassion, wellbeing

Soul

After an illness left her blind and paralysed, Vanessa Potter decided to explore meditation as a means of working through the trauma she had experienced. Compassion meditation, or lovingkindness, proved to be a life-changing practice.
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12May

Therapeutic Gardening: How Being in Touch with Nature Boosts Mental Health

Matt King

green, nature, wellbeing

Mind

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 is nature. Matt King, CEO of mental health charity Trust Links, shares how therapeutic gardening helps his community flourish.
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12May

Your Mental Health Workout: Why Consistency is Key in Mental Health Too

Zoe Aston

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Mind

Psychotherapist Zoe Aston explains the premise of her new book Your Mental Health Workout. The book aims to use the metaphor of a physical workout and help people apply this to their mental health, in simple, incremental ways.
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11May

Meet the Coach: Dr Jill Andreanoff

Jill Andreanoff

meetthecoach

Coaches

Dr Jill Andreanoff is a coach in Hertfordshire and online: "Even when I was young, I was the person that people confided in, trusted and talked to. It is my natural role. It is so rewarding and I sometimes feel the excitement of my client’s successes almost as much (if not more than) they do!"
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10May

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Couples Therapy

Tara Watson

couples, couplestherapy, love, marriage, relationships

Therapists

Many couples eventually face a rough patch in their relationship – getting support is nothing to be ashamed of. Therapist Tara Watson explores five myths about couples counselling.
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07May

Meet the Therapist: Sally Klinkenborg

Sally Klinkenborg

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Sally Klinkenborg is a therapist in Tring and online: "I absolutely love my work. It is a great privilege to help people make the changes they want into a reality. It is very much a two-way process, as I learn from my clients as much as I hope they can learn from me."
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06May

6 Tips to Overcome Lockdown Burnout

Heidi Hauer

burnout, coaching, coronavirus, tips

Mind

Burnout is on the rise but there are things you can do now to increase resilience and help you bounce back. Heidi Hauer, coach and author, says it’s time to rethink and rebalance.
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05May

Dear Therapist..."I'm Never Satisfied – I Always Want More"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, perfectionism

Therapists

Therapist Kelly Hearn advises one reader who is unable to feel satisfied despite having a life that looks good on paper
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05May

3 Simple Steps to Confidence in Public Speaking

Christopher Paul Jones

coaching, confidence, performance, tips

Mind

Fear of public speaking is highly common, and unfortunately can hold you back from doing what you want or need to do. Christopher Paul Jones, who specialises in working with phobias, offers three simple tips to being a confident public speaker.
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