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Uncomfortable conversations, uncomfortable feelings...
"Lies we tell ourselves: If I avoid the uncomfortable conversation I'll avoid the uncomfortable feeling. Nope. Have the uncomfortable...
Kate and Alex
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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Is it time to go...?
A interesting post from Psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry about the dilemma often faced in relationships: when is it time to try...
Kate and Alex
Jun 8, 20221 min read
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The experience of shame
A powerful exploration of the experience of shame from Carolyn Spring * *mentions sexual abuse The start of my journey out of shame |...
Kate and Alex
May 12, 20221 min read
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Intrusive thoughts after having a baby.
New mums on the fear of violent intrusive thoughts - YOU Magazine A interesting and useful article with comment from Dr Caroline Boyd,...
Kate and Alex
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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"I don't know how to be me"
A great piece in last week's The Observer by writer and Psychotherapist Philippa Perry on the difficulties in finding, knowing and...
Kate and Alex
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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"Therapy can be tough"
The decision to begin therapy is a brave one and not to be undertaken lightly. It involves turning towards our struggle and the things...
Kate and Alex
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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Surviving is enough
A helpful reminder by Dr Emily Anhalt that sometimes, just getting through something difficult can be enough - we don't have to be...
Kate and Alex
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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"Lies we tell ourselves..."
A great recent tweet by Dr Emily Anhalt which reminds us of our human need for connection, recognition, approval and belonging. Of course...
Kate and Alex
Dec 8, 20211 min read
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Starting therapy is a daunting process...
An excellent recent post from Dr Emily Anhalt about things to consider when starting therapy.
Kate and Alex
Oct 18, 20211 min read
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Carrot or stick...?!
A great tweet by Dennis Tirch to remind us that the "stick method" (beating ourselves up) doesn't tend to serve us very well when we are...
Kate and Alex
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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"The power of negative thinking"...
"Positive thinking" can seem extremely appealing and we can all find ourselves expending a great deal of time and energy in the pursuit...
Kate and Alex
Aug 2, 20212 min read
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Emotional Competence
A passage from Dr Gabor Mate's international bestselling book "When the BODY SAYS NO. The cost of HIDDEN STRESS" (p38) which beautifully...
Kate and Alex
Jul 9, 20211 min read
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Failure is important
An important reminder of the value of learning how to fail by Professor Feynman.
Kate and Alex
Jun 9, 20211 min read
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BRAVING - The Anatomy of Trust
A great talk by Brene Brown outlining the "Anatomy of Trust" using her acronym BRAVING: Boundaries Reliability Accountability Vault...
Kate and Alex
Apr 12, 20211 min read
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"Who we really are... When everything goes wrong"
A wonderful video focusing on the importance of altruism, connection, reciprocity and cooperation in times of need. This video links...
Kate and Alex
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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A Point of View: A Sense of an Opening
A beautiful piece by Susie Orbach on Radio 4's A Point of View show. In this episode she eloquently sets out the impact and conflicts...
Kate and Alex
Feb 22, 20211 min read
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MIND in MIND
A great tweet from MIND in MIND to remind us of our interconnectedness, even in times of isolation. MIND in MIND offer podcasts and...
Kate and Alex
Feb 12, 20211 min read
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New Podcast: "How to cope during a Pandemic"
" Dr. Bruce Perry joins the podcast to explore how we can limit the long-term impact of stressful events, and heal from past traumatic...
Kate and Alex
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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"Silence your inner critic!"
This fantastic article featuring Paul Gilbert, Deborah Lee, Tobyn Bell and others from the Compassionate Mind Foundation is a great...
Kate and Alex
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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"Christmas is optional"
Whilst Christmas can have positive associations for many people, for many others it can be a tricky time, fraught with pressures, family...
Kate and Alex
Dec 14, 20201 min read
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