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Want to learn more about psychology? Our article library is a great place to start. We publish educational articles to help you deepen your understanding.
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Cognitive strategies for assertiveness
Many people want to be more assertive. In this article, we will look at a common example people find difficult: asking our boss for some time off.
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Introduction to Transactional Analysis
Transactional Analysis (TA) is a widely recognised form of modern psychology, consisting of a set of practical conceptual tools intended to promote personal growth and change. In counselling, Transactional Analysis therapy is very versatile, as it can be used in a wide range of areas and incorporates key themes from humanism, integration, the psychodynamic approach, and even psychoanalytic therapies.
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Are school-based mindfulness lessons a waste of time?
Recently, the media reported on a study published in Evidence-Based Mental Health that suggested mindfulness lessons in school were not effective.
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How to tackle big tasks
Whether it is a major work project, moving house, changing career, preparing for a holiday or any number of other big projects, it can often be very difficult to get started. Why is this and what do we do about it?
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The psychology of people-pleasing
Some people are overly concerned with the needs of others. Caring about others is a good thing, of course, but when we start making too many sacrifices in our quest to make other people like us, it can become problematic.
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5 untrue beliefs practitioners have in their abilities
If you are a practitioner, be it a psychotherapist, counsellor, coach or other helping professional, there are a common set of worries that we all share. In this article, we will normalise and discuss some of them.
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Perfectionism
It is sometimes said that perfect is the enemy of good. But many of us find ourselves bogged down in doing things to such a high standard that even to ourselves it can start to feel unreasonable. In this article, we'll discuss what perfectionism is and what we can do about it.
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What is depersonalisation disorder?
Depersonalisation disorder is a dissociative disorder where people feel disconnected from themselves: their thoughts, feelings and actions are observed from outside of themselves.
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Building self-esteem in therapy
Self-esteem is how we value ourselves. Typically, clients will come into therapy with low self-esteem: they may think of themselves as worthless or less than other people. Therapy can often boost people's self-esteem, whether that was the aim of coming to therapy or not.
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Pricing counselling and psychotherapy services
If you are working as a practitioner, you may be wondering how to structure your pricing and what packages to offer. In this article, we will break down how we recommend pricing your services.
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How to learn cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
If you are looking to become a cognitive behavioural therapist, there is no replacement for professional training. But there are lots of ways to develop your knowledge.
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Understanding self-harm
Self-harm is often overlooked in practitioner training despite it being common, especially among younger clients. In this article, we will provide an overview of what self-harm is and reasons why it may happen.
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Celebrating women's contribution to mental health research
As part of International Women's Day, this week's blog post celebrates some of the most influential women in psychology.
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Use of visualisation in meditation
Visualisation and meditation may seem to be at odds. The act of visualising is holding a specific image in your mind, allowing yourself to believe that the object of your visualisation will come to fruition.
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Borderline personality disorder
A borderline personality disorder is a serious mental condition characterised by high degrees of impulsivity and instability of self-image, affects, and interpersonal relationships. As it is a personality disorder, such a pattern of instability is pervasive, begins by early adulthood, and is present in a variety of contexts. This article covers the symptoms of borderline personality, its possible causes, and treatment.