The Importance of Respecting Individual Diversity
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The Importance of Respecting Individual Diversity

Respecting individual diversity is essential for creating a more inclusive and harmonious society. It involves accepting and valuing differences in individuals, recognizing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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School Refusal
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School Refusal

What it is and how understanding why, can help get kids back to school.

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Practicing Gratitude
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Practicing Gratitude

Making the practice of gratitude a regular part of your day can build happiness, self-esteem, and resilience.

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Active listening
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Active listening

There’s more to being a good listener than hearing the words another person says. For effective communicators, listening is an active process, rather than a passive one.

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Food & Brain Connection
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Food & Brain Connection

Food is fuel not only for the body but for the brain, and a few healthy changes in diet can lead to increased energy, mood stabilisation, and a reduction in stress and anxiety.

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New Years Resolutions
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New Years Resolutions

Whilst setting goals have benefits in providing us with direction, something to work towards, tracking of this goal and the promise of a sense of achievement, when we do not meet our goals, this can cause distress.

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Workplace Harassment
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Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment can have a significant impact on an individual's mental health, causing stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, decreased self-esteem, and reduced productivity.

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Coercive Control
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Coercive Control

Coercive control is a gradual process that can start with small acts of control and escalate over time, making it difficult for the victim to recognise and escape the abuse.

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Nature and Mental Health
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Nature and Mental Health

Nature provides numerous benefits for mental health and well-being, including reducing stress, improving mood, boosting creativity, and enhancing physical health.

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Ways to Improve Self-Esteem in Students
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Ways to Improve Self-Esteem in Students

Self-esteem is a critical component of a student's mental health and well-being, and can impact their academic success, social interactions, and overall life satisfaction.

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Staying Socially Connected
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Staying Socially Connected

Social connections not only provide us with a sense of belonging and purpose, but also offer emotional support and practical assistance when needed.

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What is EMDR Therapy?
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What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is used to treat individuals who have experienced traumatic events or distressing life experiences.

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Unhelpful Thinking Styles: Mind Reading
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Unhelpful Thinking Styles: Mind Reading

Mind reading is when we assume we know what someone else is thinking. For example, in a social situation I might assume someone doesn’t like me (based of no real evidence).

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Unhelpful Thinking Styles - Mental Filter
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Unhelpful Thinking Styles - Mental Filter

Have you ever had one of those days that just suck? They go from bad to worse and everything seems to go wrong. It is likely you are getting stuck with a negative lens on your mental filter.

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Supporting children with dyslexia
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Supporting children with dyslexia

Dyslexia is a literacy disorder that affects the ability to read and write, therefore, mismatches in the order of letters, syllables, or words are evident. Like any learning difficulties, family support is essential and beneficial.

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Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar Disorder

There are a lot of misconceptions around bi-polar (and other mental health disorders), so it’s important to understand that it effects people differently, and its not always in the extremes like we are used to seeing in movies. People with bipolar can absolutely be functional, hold steady jobs and be productive. Not only is the experience different from person to person, but there are also multiple types of bipolar, so a lot of the information that we hear about this disorder is not all that accurate.

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Unhelpful thinking styles: Catastrophising
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Unhelpful thinking styles: Catastrophising

Unhelpful thinking styles are different patterns of thinking we get stuck with when experiencing uncomfortable emotions. Unhelpful thinking styles often become automatic and are usually cause several negative thoughts and statements, which only make you feel way worse! Once you start to understand your unhelpful thinking styles it can become a lot easier to challenge them and to have a different outlook (often making you feel a lot less crappy).

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