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Discover insightful articles designed to empower, educate, and inspire you on your path to improved mental wellbeing

Our Helpful Articles page offers a selection of expert-written content covering a range of topics, from managing anxiety and improving relationships to understanding the benefits of therapy. These resources are here to guide you in making informed decisions about your mental health.

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To Learn by Jorge Luis Borges

After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, and you learn that love doesn’t mean learning and company doesn’t mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and presents

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What You Can Do If A Friend or Relative has Depression

Watching a friend or a family member suffer from depression can be very difficult. Patients who suffer from depression may experience symptoms of lethargy, apathy, and crying spells. They may also lose interest in activities that they previously enjoyed. In cases like this you

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Do You Suffer From Information Overload?

The answer is probably yes. Information overload is a problem that a large number of us face every single day. This is one of the biggest concerns of the modern, digital age and can have devastating consequences on our health

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Top Tips for Assertive Behaviour

Top Tips For Assertive Behaviour Many people find it very difficult to be assertive, whether it is in the work place, or in their personal lives. All too often, there is confusion between being assertive and being aggressive. It is

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Quick Hack to Improve Stress

For most of us, stress is inevitable. Stress is a behavioural adjustment to change and we need a little bit of stress in our lives. Stress gives us an adrenaline boost and acts as a source of motivation. However, when

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Brené Brown on Empathy

What is the difference between Empathy & Sympathy? How can we create a genuine empathic connection with others? Sometimes it can be hard to know! This beautifully animated RSA short with Dr Brené Brown explains. Brené Brown Topic on Youtube

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The Neuroscience of Emotions

What is Emotional Intelligence? Our emotional intelligence is used to measure our ability to understand ourselves and others. This is how we know and regulate our emotions. This can be more valuable than general intelligence due to the benefit it brings

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Jealousy Has Destroyed Many Good Relationships

The Green-Eyed Monster Hides in the corners of an insecure mind and once it surfaces it can become extremely hard to control. Jealousy destroys marriages through creating a pool of anger and resentment that slowly begins to divide partners. The

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Confident not Conceited – How to avoid coming across Arrogant

Sometimes people fear that by acknowledging their strengths they will come over as conceited. Occasionally people approach Birmingham Counselling Services because they are confused and wary about acknowledging their positive aspects. Some thoughts on this issue are contained in this

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Do You Have a Stress Addiction?

People that are addicted to stress ‘thrive under pressure’. They constantly stay late at work and never take time off. When unwinding, they feel bored or agitated. They constantly feel wired and as though they are trapped in a vicious circle.