Mental Health

How To Cope With The Sexual Harassment Scandals And The #MeToo Campaign

December 13, 2017

The revelations about Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, and how he has sexually harassed, and in some cases abused, scores of women over dozens of years, have caused two profound reactions.…

The Top Relationship Stressors Of The Festive Season – And How To Manage Them

December 11, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Relationships, Couples, Family, Mental Health

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Christmas is meant to be a happy, twinkly time of giving presents, getting together, and enjoying special moments with loved ones. Yet we all know that the festive season doesn’t…

Seeing Red? Ten Tips To Manage Your Anger

December 3, 2017

Bridget Freer

Anger Management, Mental Health, Personal Development

Anger

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We take a look at anger: what is it? Why do you have it? And, what can you do about it? It is only human to get angry sometimes, everyone…

Imposter Syndrome: What It Is And How To Overcome It

November 28, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Mental Health, Imposter Syndrome, Personal Development

Imposter Syndrome

Ever get that sense that you need to look over your shoulder in case someone better is coming up behind you? Ever feel that you’re somehow getting away with something,…

How To Deal With Bullying Past Or Present

November 16, 2017

Bridget Freer

Personal Development, Bullying, Mental Health

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Workplace bullying is very topical at the moment due to the emerging horrors of the Weinstein case, but it is not just a showbiz phenomena and happens in any and…

Four Ways To Be Kinder To Yourself

November 10, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Personal Development, Mental Health

Kindness

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Kindness, according to the dictionary, is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. The annual World Kindness Day reminds us to prioritise kindness in our lives, which usually means…

What Is The “Anniversary Effect”? And What To Do If You Have It

November 7, 2017

Bridget Freer

Mental Health, PTSD

Fans of Stranger Things looking forward to the start of Season 2 are just about to learn a lot about the “Anniversary Effect”, but this is a very real psychological…

A Psychotherapist’s Top Tips For Stressing Less

November 1, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Stress, Mental Health, Personal Development

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Stress is everywhere – or so it seems. Whether it’s caused by work, family, partner, kids, money, health or self-pressure, stress – and how to relieve it – is one…

How To Manage Conflict In Family Relationships

October 20, 2017

Karen Dempsey

Family, Children and Adolescents, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships

Conflict

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Family feuds can simmer for years, becoming ever more bitter as time passes. What may have started as a small slight can escalate over time to create a deep divide…