Psychologies

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The last few months have tested the strength of our relationships and shown why connection is the glue that holds our lives together. In our Dossier on page 42, we explore how to tell the truth, communicate openly and create rewarding and real relati

Cosmopolitan South Africa

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Therapy, it seems, is everywhere. We double-tap @mytherapistsays memes on Instagram, we’re low-key turned on by Dr Nicky on You, and we’ve wondered if it could help us deal with our crazy roommates. Or the exes we can’t shake. Or those anxiety-causin

Psychologies

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After 25 years at the forefront of coaching and coach training in the UK, I remain  fascinated by the psychology of human experience and behaviour. As pioneers of coaching to the highest standards, our focus is to inspire personal growth and make the

Singapore Tatler

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The process of putting pen to paper has proved effective in helping those who are dealing with negative thoughts. To provide a listening ear to struggling youths in Singapore, digital letter writing platform Acceset is designed as a safe space for th

Woman

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Q I’m a man in my fifties and have always had problems reaching climax. It takes me ages to get aroused, and then ages again to tip over the edge. The only thing that helps me is if my partner yells insults at me while we’re making love. But, of cour

Psychologies

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In my 20s, I worked as an art director, but felt I wanted something else. I went to therapy for multiple reasons and experienced the profundity of feeling heard and seen without judgment. My progression into training as a therapist evolved from a fou

Cosmopolitan South Africa

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My boyfriend Kurt and I knew it sounded . crazy We were unmarried and in our 20s, had only been dating for six months, and were already in couples counselling. That’s why we didn’t tell . anyone We were nervous enough about it – I was legit shaking d

Mindful

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Paul Salmon • Guilford Press How many movies or TV series have you seen depicting psychotherapy? Every time it’s the same scene. The therapist in a comfortable chair, their hands nested beneath their chin, listening intently or speaking wisely. Acros

The Atlantic

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‘Follow your passion’ is pretty common professional advice, but, as the authors Elizabeth Wallace and Hana Schank argue, it may not be enough to keep women in the workforce. In interviewing women about their career and family choices, Wallace and Sch

Psychologies

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1 Help Your Child Manage Their Moods by Louise Baty (Summersdale, £9.99) offers 101 practical and achievable ways to tackle big feelings in little kids. 2 A Year Of Nature Craft And Play by Becky Goddard-Hill and Catherine Hughes (Collins, £12.99)

Psychologies

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PSYCHOTHERAPY TRAINING is the opportunity to launch a new career. It also offers a space to understand yourself, your experiences and the way you relate to the world. In the accompanying podcast with therapist Andy Ryan, I explore how the teachings o

Chicago Tribune

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Q: You've decided talking to a therapist would benefit you, but you're unsure about sharing this news. How should you approach the situation? The process of counseling can get hard, so sometimes adding that layer of sharing the news isn't a good idea

Psychologies

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Here at the ‘Psychologies’ podcast channel, we interview the world’s best experts and authors, from Brené Brown to Marian Keyes, to inspire change in your life. Whether you want to embark on a new career, heal from heartbreak or realise personal drea

Psychologies

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Relationships have their ups and downs, and power can play a role in  couple dynamics. Maybe you have noticed your partner raising their voice during disagreements or highlighting things they do for both of you. In this month’s podcast, I chat to the

Psychologies

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FOR MANY YEARS, I WORKED as a sports commentator. I was that bloke on the telly who shouted ‘goal!’ for a living. It was great fun, but it wasn’t as relational as I wanted. I tried my hand at a few other things, but it was only when I went into thera

Mindful

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Episode: The Power of a Healing Goodbye Parting ways with someone you’ve grown close to can feel overwhelming. “Most of us get a little tense, a little sad,” says therapist Nikki Eisenhauer. “We don’t quite know how to deal with them.” With warm unde

MoneyWeek

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bbc.com/worklife Financial therapy, a form of counselling that addresses both personal finance and mental health, is a burgeoning field, says Akanksha Singh. Psychologists can help people untangle their difficult relationships with money. Clients a

Psychologies

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1 Get therapy. By experiencing what it is like to be in therapy, you’ll see how sessions play out and better understand the psychotherapeutic relationship. Try therapists working with different psychotherapeutic approaches to see what each entails a

Women's Health Australia

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Honestly, I toyed for years with the idea of seeing a therapist. I knew the benefits: learning to form healthier relationships, having an outlet when sorting through life questions… the list goes on. But I always found an excuse for not booking. Mone

Psychologies

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MY FIRST EXPERIENCE of psychotherapy came in my early 30s at an introductory workshop. Until then, the most connected and engrossing experiences of my life had taken place when talking to other people about their lives, hopes, fears and problems. Of

The European Business Review

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Michael Chaskalson is a Professor of Practice at Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School and associate at The Møller Institute at Churchill College in the University of Cambridge. A pioneer in the application of mindfulness

Boxing News

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THE company Powerday has started a helpline for mental health counselling in memory of Sam Bezzina, the boxing coach who died tragically young. The project is called Sam’s Listening and will support those who need specialist assistance, as well as be

Attitude Magazine

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Today I want to share my dislike of extreme positivity. I find it toxic and I’ll explain why. It might seem odd to be reading an article on toxic positivity by a therapist and author who has written a book about happiness, but I’m not one for fantasy

The European Business Review

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Michael Chaskalson is a Professor of Practice at Ashridge Executive Education at Hult International Business School and associate at The Møller Institute at Churchill College in the University of Cambridge. A pioneer in the application of mindfulness

Chat It's Fate

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Lisa Whitehead, 51, Lincoln Last week, I was at a friend’s barbecue and someone I’d never met before stood next to me. I had to move away because their energy felt so heavy. I feel people’s energy all the time. As an HSP, I can also read the atmo

Thrive Magazine

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“Engaging your support networks and using them to help you when you need it actually has good outcomes in lots of different areas,” says Liesje. The number of relationships that you have, and how you perceive those relationships, is really clearly li

Blue Mountains Life

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Personal development gives you the chance to mould yourself into the best person possible. When you start on a personal development journey, education is important. Learning about different strategies that are available to reach your goals will allow

Farmer's Weekly

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Back in 2015, Wahbie Long, a clinical psychologist and associate psychology professor at the University of Cape Town, was already questioning the truth of ubuntu in South Africa’s harsh reality of poverty and violence. He says his book, Nation On The

HELLO magazine

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Standing in front of St Paul’s Cathedral in her stunning ivory wedding dress, Kate Silverton is transported back ten years to the day she and husband Mike Heron tied the knot. Their romantic winter wedding on 18 December 2010 took place as snowflakes

Woman

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Charlie Bloom says: ‘From my own experience as a psychotherapist, I know how much work it takes to make a committed relationship last for the long term. The majority of people do not have the skills and tools they need to communicate in a healthy way