Introduction to Personality Adaptations The concept of personality adaptations offers a fascinating lens for understanding how individuals develop unique ways to cope with their environments and relationships. Vann Joines, a prominent figure in Transactional Analysis...
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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...
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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...
Is Mindfulness Simply Creative Boredom? In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being. But a question often arises—could mindfulness just...
The Importance of Boredom for Good Mental Health In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid. However, boredom is not the enemy it is often...
What Is Stimming and How Can It Help Neurodivergent People? Often neurodivergent clients engage in behaviours known as “stimming.” Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behaviour, can include a wide range of actions like hand-flapping, rocking, spinning, or repeating...
Five Ways to Wellbeing I often talk about the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing, not just in response to challenges, but as a proactive approach to life. The Five Ways to Wellbeing, developed by research in the field of positive psychology, offer practical...
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