Holiday Heartbreak: Helping Your Child When They Miss the Other Parent
Many families enjoy the festive season, but some children may struggle emotionally when one parent is absent during…
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10_2025 Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Polypharmacy occurs when older adults take several medications simultaneously to manage multiple chronic health conditions common in later…
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Anxiety Is Not Just in Your Head Recognising the Physical Symptoms
Most people associate anxiety with racing thoughts, excessive fear, or constant worry, which are common experiences. However, anxiety…
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How to Sit with Someone in Pain
Although being present with someone in emotional pain is powerful, it can feel uncomfortable. Many of us, however,…
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Bedroom Anxiety Is More Common Than You Think—Here’s Help
Why Addressing Sexual Anxiety Matters Anxiety about sex is more common than expected. It can involve performance or…
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Supporting a Friend Going Through a Breakup
It takes patience, understanding, and careful listening to help someone get through a breakup. Breakups may be extremely…
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Addressing Gender Identity Questions with Compassionate Guidance
Addressing questions about gender identity with compassionate guidance is crucial for supporting individuals navigating these deeply personal aspects…
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How to Support Elderly Neighbours at Christmas
Christmas can be the most wonderful time of the year; we are joyful, and we decorate and plan…
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How to support a friend going through relationship troubles
Discover effective ways to support a friend facing relationship challenges. Learn how to listen, empathize, help them see…
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Supportive psychotherapy
Recently, a client and I began exploring the impact of a distressing event on his mental wellbeing. Initially,…
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I’ve Started Therapy but it’s No Use. Why?
People frequently ask if the therapy they attend to is being effective in the first place. The issue…
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How can I support a suicidal family member?
Suicide is a major public health problem. When a family member becomes suicidal, it is a hugely distressing…
