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OCD can change the relationship with the self
Seven years ago I attended a talk by David Adam. He recounted his journey as someone suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder and he...
The epoch of coercive psychiatry in young people
A mental health crisis amongst the young has been the discourse for many years and with the pandemic, this discourse becomes even more...
Making the choice to enter therapy
Choosing to enter therapy is a big step, but once you have made that decision, you need to find the right person. Think about what you...
Coping strategies for pandemic fatigue
We gain energy from being in the world and having an active life. A recent UCL study showed that more than 70 000 people in the UK are...
World book day - a great time for self care
It’s #worldbookday today and I love that today is a celebration of reading. For me there is nothing better than losing myself in a book....
Moral injury in front line workers
Moral injury is not a new phenomenon. It occurs when a persons values are violated by people in authority. Many people associate it with...
Complicit family members in abusive situations
I’ve just finished this book by the fabulous Stella Duffy featuring amongst many topics the subject of domestic abuse. It’s a page...
Laughter in an era of struggle and loss
On some level many of us have been thrown into an era of struggle and loss and trying to hold on. The seriousness of it all has meant...
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