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Communication issues
What is communication? Effective communication is the foundation of healthy relationships and successful collaborations. By recognising the common pitfalls and actively working to overcome them, we can enhance our ability to connect with others, resolve conflicts, and achieve our goals. Communication is not just about speaking; it's about understanding and being understood. In a world full of noise, the ability [...]
Understanding Kink Aware Therapy
Supporting Diverse Sexual Expressions In a world where mental health and wellbeing are rightfully gaining importance, it’s essential that therapy evolves to meet the needs of the world's diverse populations. One such evolution is the development of kink aware therapy. It is a form of therapy that acknowledges and respects the sexual diversity and non-normative sexual practices of clients. Kink [...]
Understanding sexual identity
In today's daily changing world, sexual identity is a topic of profound importance. As we continue to strive for greater inclusivity and understanding, it's essential to understand the nuances and complexities that define who we are in terms of our sexuality. For many, their gender identity corresponds to the sex they were registered at birth. For others, it does not. [...]
Mental health – what exactly does it mean?
It’s a term that we hear or read very often and aware that it’s to do with our mental state, rather than physical, BUT what does it actually refer to? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health is described as ‘a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or her abilities, can cope with the normal [...]
Depression
Mind defines depression as ‘Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time, and affects your everyday life.’ Most people go through periods of feeling down from time to time, however, when you’re depressed you persistently feel sad for more than just a few days. It is a low mood that impacts your daily life. In its mildest form, [...]
Mindfulness
Mindfulness – what is it, how can it help and when to implement it? It’s a buzz word that you have undoubtedly heard over the past few years, but what exactly does it mean? Mind.org defines mindfulness as ‘ the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive [...]