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Caring for yourself at Christmas is especially important when the season feels heavy rather than joyful. While Christmas is often portrayed as a time of connection and celebration, for many people it can feel emotionally draining or quietly overwhelming. If you’re facing Christmas after a bereavement, or a painful breakup, or estranged from someone you […]
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Have you ever noticed what happens when a plant becomes pot bound? Its roots twist tightly around themselves, searching for space that just isn’t there. It might keep growing for a while, but eventually the leaves droop, the soil dries out quickly, and the plant stops thriving. It’s alive – but it’s not flourishing. I
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“It’s the relationship that heals” – Irvin D. Yalom I first encountered this profound statement decades ago while studying psychotherapy at university, reading Yalom’s “Love’s Executioner.” That particular chapter hit me like a lightning bolt. While theoretical orientations and continuing professional development are undoubtedly important, understanding that it was the quality of human connection achieved
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Tis the season to be Jolly, so the well-known carol says. But what if you’re not feeling jolly this Christmas? Perhaps the thought of all the extra work – especially if it seems to be mostly falling to you – is pushing your stress buttons and bringing out your inner Grinch. Or maybe you’re going to
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What is World Mental Health Day all about? Well, it aims to spread awareness, educate and reduce the stigma that is sadly still associated with mental health problems in society. The event provides a great opportunity for people to share knowledge, talk about how to take care of mental health, and also deal with society’s
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Back in May, there was a quote circulating on social media cautioning those of us desperate to ‘get back to normal’ to use the time of lockdown to consider which parts of normal were actually worth rushing back to. Judging from the amount of shares it received, It struck a chord with many people. As we
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