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Five Self-Care Tips for an Extended Lockdown (+Resources)
“We’re all in different boats going through the same storm” – Unknown. Lockdown has affected everyone to varying degrees. Whilst some people have welcomed the change of pace, the majority are understandably struggling to adapt to the current restrictions. Counselling service Lifeline recently had its busiest day in the organisations history; a sign of the […]
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FollowCategory : Anxiety & Blog & Depression & Featured & Health & Wellbeing & Lockdown & Lonliness
Why Therapy is for “Tough Guys” Too!
I often hear people referring to their friend or significant other as a ‘typical bloke’. The implication is that this person is a tough, no-nonsense sort of guy. He doesn’t discuss his emotions; in fact, you’d be hard pressed to believe he has any judging by how he holds himself. If there is one thing […]
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How Psychotherapy Can Help You Become the Best Version of Yourself
I’m often asked what is Psychotherapy and how could I benefit from it? Psychotherapy allows you to explore your concerns in a safe and non-judgmental environment with a mental health professional. This may be the first time you are opening up about a sensitive issue. Perhaps you aren’t fully aware what the issue is, yet […]
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Has MindGeek hijacked your sexuality?
In this era of high speed Internet access and constant connection the Ancient Greek aphorism to ‘know thyself’ matters more than ever. You may well ask why this matters. It matters because in today’s digital age many of us are being influenced in our choices and tastes in ways that were unimaginable even only a […]
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Two Simple Ways to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life
Do you feel like your emotions are something outside of your control? Are you really pissed off or just hungry? Can you tell the difference between joy, euphoria and happiness? Lisa Feldman Barrett is a professor of psychology at Northeastern University in Boston and the author of a new book that explores our emotional life. […]
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