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Self Care
April 10, 2025

Shame and the Silent Weight Women Carry

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Grief
March 28, 2025

To Anyone Dreading Mothering Sunday: This is For You

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Self Care
April 9, 2025

You’re Not Crazy, Lazy or Failing — You’re Just a Woman in a World That Wasn’t Built for You

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Grief
February 14, 2025

Bridget Jones - Mad about a Boy: A Masterclass in Living, Loving and Laughing Through Loss

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Communication
March 3, 2025

Grace Under Fire: The Quiet Power of Dignity

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Families
April 9, 2025

Netflix’s Adolescence Exposes a Chilling Truth: The Internet Is Raising Our Children

Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t watched Adolescence yet, proceed with caution.

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Self Care
April 1, 2025

Music is Medicine: Why it Belongs in Every School

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Grief

Esther Ghey: Forgiveness in the Face of the Unforgivable

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Mental Health
April 4, 2025

Crap Life Disorder: It's Not a Disorder, It's Just a Tuesday

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Self Care
April 3, 2025

The Sanctuary of Nature in Difficult Times

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Friendship
February 17, 2025

Excuse Me, Sorry, Thank You: A Very British Guide to Random Acts of Kindness Day

I often talk about kindness. It’s something I care about a great deal—not just as a moral good but as something important.

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Love
February 10, 2025

Love After Loss: Navigating Dating and Moving Forward After Bereavement

Valentine’s Day can be a poignant reminder of love, companionship and connection. For those whose partner, had died it can also be a day heavy with absence, a marker of what once was and what can never be again. It is a moment that brings into sharp focus the contradiction so many grieving individuals struggle to resolve: Death ends life, but it does not end the relationship.

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Grief
October 23, 2024

Grieving vs. Moving On: Society’s Contradictory Judgments on Healing After Loss

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Grief
October 25, 2024

Finding Hope After Heartbreak: Coping with the Grief of Losing a Partner and Embracing Life Again

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Love
October 21, 2024

Spotting Narcissists: How to Identify Their Traits and Protect Yourself from Toxic Relationships

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Grief
October 9, 2024

Navigating the Deepest Loss: Grieving the Death of a Child

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Mental Health
October 2, 2024

The Healing Power of Dogs: How Our Four-Legged Friends Boost our Mental Health

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Families
October 2, 2024

Breaking Patterns: The Healing Force of Family Therapy

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Grief
September 25, 2024

How to Write a Condolence Card?

While texts and WhatsApps are kind, they often get lost. Letters, on the other hand, can be kept and reread during difficult moments, even decades later. As for what to say, it’s your intention that matters more than the words.

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Grief
September 11, 2024

Coping with Grief after a Sudden Death

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Mental Health
September 18, 2024

Protecting Childhood: The Case for Phone-Free Schools and Social Media Limits

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Mental Health
September 23, 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than Just the "Winter Blues”

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Self Care
September 6, 2024

How to Combat the September Sunday Scaries: Tips for a Smoother Transition into Monday

As summer winds down and September arrives, many people experience a familiar feeling: the Sunday Scaries. This heightened sense of anxiety can creep in on Sunday evenings as the weekend comes to a close and the workweek looms ahead.

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Self Care
August 22, 2024

Are you experiencing an end-of-summer slump?

As summer draws to a close and the summer holidays come to an end, many of us might find ourselves battling a less-than-enthusiastic mindset. The end-of-summer slump is a phenomenon that can leave us feeling unmotivated, disheartened, or simply uninspired.

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Families
August 8, 2024

Bringing Up Race: Raising Kind Children in a Prejudiced World

In an era where conversations about race and equality are more urgent than ever, Uju Asika's book, "Bringing Up Race: How to Raise Kind Children in a Prejudiced World," serves as a vital guide for parents navigating the complexities of raising children in a society rife with prejudice.

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Self Care
August 7, 2024

What are you carrying from the past that is no longer needed in the present?

Life is a tapestry of experiences, and each thread has a story to tell.

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Families
August 7, 2024

Navigating Life Without the Guidance of a Mother: A Journey of Healing and Resilience

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Families
June 20, 2024

Preparing yourself for the work of holidays

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Mental Health
June 28, 2024

Let’s talk about men: the silent crisis of loneliness

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Living Losses
July 8, 2024

Acknowledging the silent grief of childlessness

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Mental Health
July 27, 2024

How harmful is social media on our young?

Researchers have found that a simple intervention aimed at reducing our social media use, particularly among young adults, can significantly enhance mental health. Recent research conducted by the University of Iowa revealed that if young adults cut their social media usage to just 30 minutes a day, they experience a notably reduced risk of mental health problems. In fact, those who limited their social media consumption reported significant declines in levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.

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Living Losses
July 27, 2024

Grieving a living loss: navigating life after a health diagnosis

All of us know from our own experiences that grief comes in many forms. For me, this is a concept I refer to as “living loss.” Living loss can encompass various life events, such as the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, and, of course, receiving a life-changing health diagnosis. But what happens when you or someone significant in your life receives such a diagnosis?

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Self Care
July 27, 2024

Know your glimmers and triggers

Glimmers are cues of safety for us and the opposite of triggers, which are cues of danger. Glimmers are sparks of joy that bring us moments of positivity, safety, or connection. Micro-moments that we can intentionally look for through the day to keep us calm.

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Mental Health
July 27, 2024

Understanding seasonal affective disorder (SAD): symptoms, causes and solutions

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Friendship
July 12, 2024

Understanding hate: a complex emotion we must confront

All of us have the capacity to hate. It is as integral to the human experience as love itself. Hate is a natural emotional response deeply rooted in our psychological makeup—one that we must learn to manage effectively for our well-being.

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Self Care
July 2, 2024

Embracing the messiness of life

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Self Care
July 11, 2024

Move more, live better: tips for incorporating movement into your daily life

In today's fast-paced world, where self-care often takes a back seat, prioritising movement becomes a vital antidote to the stresses of daily life. From a leisurely stroll in nature to a soothing yoga session or the joy of dancing to our favourite songs, movement has the power to uplift our spirits, ease anxiety, and bolster resilience.

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Families
July 11, 2024

How to stay calm when your child is losing it

Parenting is a journey filled with countless joys and challenges. One of the most trying moments can be when your child is having a meltdown. These moments can test even the most patient among us. Today, I want to share some compassionate strategies to help you stay calm and supportive when your child is losing it, turning these difficult times into opportunities for connection and growth.

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Grief
July 17, 2024

Navigating single parenthood through grief

When a partner dies, the challenge of parenting children as a single parent is one of the toughest hurdles one can face.

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Self Care
July 1, 2024

Doing good does good for you

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Grief
July 1, 2024

The power of hand-written condolence cards: a meaningful gesture in our virtual world

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Self Care
July 3, 2024

The benefits of napping...😴

Naps are often associated with the elderly or those lazy afternoons where you might doze off in an armchair. However, recent research suggests that taking a short nap—just 25 to 30 minutes—can be incredibly beneficial for your brain.

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Friendship
July 18, 2024

Ways to support a loved one through a period of change

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Self Care
July 24, 2024

Healthy ways to process anger

Anger is a natural and important emotion that provides valuable information about our needs and boundaries. However, when left unchecked, it can trap us in a negative loop, escalating our frustration and leading to destructive outcomes. We don’t want that. And so, here are some techniques I use that help process my anger in a healthy way.

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Self Care
July 25, 2024

The power and healing in writing letters

In an age dominated by instant communication and digital connections, the art of letter writing may seem quaint, but it holds a unique power that can be both therapeutic and transformative. Whether we are grappling with complex emotions or feeling immense gratitude, putting pen to paper can provide an essential outlet for our thoughts and feelings.

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Self Care
July 3, 2024

The long arm of trauma. Trauma can remain in our bodies for decades.

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Self Care
July 25, 2024

Post traumatic growth

Post-traumatic growth never denies the devastation of the traumatic event, which needs to be processed, but it shows that for some people the experience can lead to growth

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Self Care
May 29, 2024

Navigating eco anxiety: strategies for finding balance and taking action

In today’s world, the looming threat of climate change and environmental degradation has sparked a wave of eco-anxiety among individuals worldwide.

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Families
May 14, 2024

How do I know if my child needs therapy?

There are no hard and fast rules about the 'right' time to seek therapy for your child. It might be that you just see them struggling and feel some help from a therapist would be useful and that's great!

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Self Care
May 14, 2024

How to prioritise a healthy work-life balance?

It is important to ask yourself if are you are consciously managing your time and energy to ensure that work does not overshadow your personal responsibilities and life and vice versa.

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Self Care
April 10, 2025

Shame and the Silent Weight Women Carry

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Communication
March 3, 2025

Grace Under Fire: The Quiet Power of Dignity

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Self Care
April 1, 2025

Music is Medicine: Why it Belongs in Every School

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Mental Health
April 4, 2025

Crap Life Disorder: It's Not a Disorder, It's Just a Tuesday

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October 2, 2024
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The Healing Power of Dogs: How Our Four-Legged Friends Boost our Mental Health

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October 2, 2024
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Breaking Patterns: The Healing Force of Family Therapy

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September 25, 2024
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How to Write a Condolence Card?

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Mental Health
September 23, 2024
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): More Than Just the "Winter Blues”

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Mental Health
September 18, 2024
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Protecting Childhood: The Case for Phone-Free Schools and Social Media Limits

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Grief
September 11, 2024
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Coping with Grief after a Sudden Death

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Self Care
September 6, 2024
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How to Combat the September Sunday Scaries: Tips for a Smoother Transition into Monday

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Self Care
August 22, 2024
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Are you experiencing an end-of-summer slump?

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Families
August 8, 2024
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Bringing Up Race: Raising Kind Children in a Prejudiced World

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Self Care
August 7, 2024
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What are you carrying from the past that is no longer needed in the present?

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