Exploring Erskine’s 8 Relational Needs: Building Connection in Psychotherapy In psychotherapy, the focus often lies on fostering connection and understanding. Richard G. Erskine’s eight relational needs offer a practical framework for understanding human relationships...
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Exploring Erskine’s 8 Relational Needs: Building Connection in Psychotherapy
Does Current Culture Around ADHD and ASD Encourage Unmasking or Exacerbate Features?
Does Current Culture Around ADHD and ASD Encourage Unmasking or Exacerbate Features? In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of neurodiversity, including conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)....
Thinking About What to Do in the New Year: Reflections on Training as a Psychotherapist
Thinking About What to Do in the New Year: Reflections for Psychotherapy Trainees As the new year approaches, it’s a time for reflection—a chance to pause, recalibrate, and refocus on the journey ahead. For those of us already training as psychotherapists, the start...
The Stresses and Strains of Christmas Celebrations and Their Impact on Mental Health
The Stresses and Strains of Christmas Celebrations and Their Impact on Mental Health Christmas has always been a season I associate with joy, love, and togetherness. Yet, over the years, I’ve noticed how often the festive season feels more stressful than celebratory....
Benefits of Regular Exercise for Mental Health: How Physical Activity Boosts Wellbeing
Physical Exercise and Mental Health Physical exercise has long been associated with a range of physical health benefits, from reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease to strengthening bones. However, exercise also offers substantial benefits for mental health,...
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other. People experiencing high levels of stress frequently report difficulty...
Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Understanding and Coping Strategies
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Understanding Intersectionality in the Therapy Room: A Comprehensive Guide
The Importance of Recognising Intersectionality in the Therapy Room Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, it refers to the complex and cumulative way in...
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. These experiences...
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