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Conference afterthoughts (Eating Disorders and Obesity, 2018)
Conference afterthoughts (Eating Disorders and Obesity, 2018) I have just spent amazing two days connecting and exchanging ideas about the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and obesity at the National Eating Disorders and Obesity Conference. What a joy it...
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Therapy Vs Coaching
Life is full of ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. There are many ways individuals handle their ability to process events and emotions, and talking to a professional can be one of the most beneficial practices. Research has shown that when verbalizing your...
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Why mediation is better than going to court
Mediation is a process where a neutral third party participant helps people in conflict negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. A mediator facilitates communication, promotes understanding, assists the parties to identify their needs and interests, and...
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How to change your automatic negative thoughts… Don’t let your mind ruin your life.
What is your initial thought when your boyfriend tells you that he will call at a certain time but then he doesn't? What about when you are waiting to hear from a recruiter after your interview - but they don't call you when they said they would? Do you feel hopeful...
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How “Radical Acceptance” can help you to deal with difficult emotions.
How to change your attitude in order to prevent yourself from being overwhelmed by difficult emotions. I was recently reminded of RA (Radical Acceptance), which is a change in attitude when you are dealing with difficult emotions. The danger that so many of us expose...
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Is therapy right for me?
Is therapy right for me? For many of us, we are raised to believe that our internal thoughts, feelings and emotions aren’t worthy of being discussed - that these things should always be swept under the rug. These decisions, unfortunately, amount to being...
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When Depression Debilitates
When Depression Debilitates As I have said before, depression is a whole-body disease, that limits and damages every aspect of your life. It can hamper and ruin relationships, limit job performance and even cause physical problems beyond feeling sad and...
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Benefits of Online Counselling
Benefits of Online Counselling The internet has become a place for the sharing of ideas, information and social connection, as well as commerce and education. Now, with the rise of new technology and video streaming services, it has also become a place for...
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Coping with Loss: Coping with the loss of a pet
Coping with Loss: Coping with the loss of a pet Coping with the loss of a pet can be extremely difficult. When someone you love dies - be it a parent, spouse, sibling, neighbour, friend or whomever - you go through a grieving process. The relationship with the person...
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