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The Most Common Reasons for Having Therapy

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:40:43 +0000

People now undergo therapy for many different reasons, and therapy is growing in popularity. Here are the main reasons for having therapy.

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Behind Closed Doors: What Happens in Therapy?

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:43:47 +0000

If you have never had therapy or you are thinking about making your first appointment, you may be wondering what happens in therapy.

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Under the Knife: The Psychological Impact of Cosmetic Surgery

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:54:12 +0000

There can be negative psychological impact to cosmetic surgery. It is worth considering these factors before going ahead with plastic surgery

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Understanding Depersonalisation Disorder

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:58:13 +0000

A generally unknown condition, Depersonalisation Disorder is almost as common as OCD. It's symptoms can resemble depression and anxiety, but extends to a feeling of being outside of one's mind and/or body.

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Postnatal Depression (PND): Symptoms and Treatments for The Baby Blues

Stacey — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:22:53 +0000

What is Postnatal Depression? How does this differ from the “Baby Blues”? The arrival of a new baby is one of life’s happiest moments, yet it can also be associated with anxiety, exhaustion and stress. Almost half of new mothers can go through a period of feeling very emotional and tearful after the arrival of a [...]

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What is Burnout? Symptoms and Tips for Burnout/Stress

Stacey — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:31:24 +0000

Most people will have experienced stress from time to time. This may be due to redundancy, marital problems or even something positive such as going on holiday. Yet, persistent and prolonged stress can lead to “burnout”.You may feel like all of your energy has disappeared along with your interest and motivation, leaving you feeling hopeless and with nothing more to give.

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New Parents: Help & Tips from a Psychologist

Stacey — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:02:14 +0000

Whether you are a single parent, a stay at home parent, or if your partner is frequently away; it can be very hard to adapt to the life changing event of a new addition to the family.You may think that feeling this way makes you a bad parent but be reassured in the fact that this is perfectly natural and you are not alone! There are plenty of ways you can try and beat the blues.

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Personality Disorders (PD) and Treatment for Personality Disorder

Stacey — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:59:26 +0000

For some of us, parts of our personality develop in such a way that makes it difficult for us to live with ourselves and other people, resulting in a diagnosis of personality disorder. These disorders are highly distressing for both the individual and their loved ones, who may find the subsequent behaviour unexpected and even offensive. Yet, these disorders remain some of the most controversial of all psychiatric diagnoses.....

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Adolescent Counselling – Some Facts Explained

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:56:56 +0000

What is Adolescent and Teenage Counselling? Adolescent counselling is aimed at helping young people make sense of their feelings, thoughts and behaviours. This can entail traditional talking therapy, or can use other techniques which draw on the expressive nature of young people- such as art therapy. These proactive and creative strategies can help an adolescent [...]

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Myths About Depression: Seven Common Misunderstandings

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:44:23 +0000

With depression never straying far from the media eye, whether in a popular television series, a national celebrity or on the daily news, it is far to easy to believe the misconceptions surrounding depression and mental illness. This easy to read article aims to distinguish some of the myths and explain where these come from, the truth behind them and how thinking about depression away from these myths can provide a far more effective basis on your steps to treatment.

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