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5 ways to support a loved one struggling with depression
I’ve supported many people with depression , both in my personal and professional life. I probably don’t always get it exactly right but...
Laurel
Mar 203 min read
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Life advice from the film "My Old Ass"
Have you ever thought about what you'd tell your younger self if you got the chance? That's the premise of the recent film My Old Ass ,...
Laurel
Nov 30, 20243 min read
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The psychology of Inside Out 2: What can we learn about ourselves?
I LOVED the first Inside Out movie. It’s probably my favourite Pixar movie, which is a high bar (looking at you Up and of course, Toy...
Laurel
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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Exploring the benefits of movement for mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is coming up (13th – 19th May)! The theme for this year is “Movement: Moving for our mental health”, which
Laurel
May 13, 20243 min read
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5 Self-Care Tips for Valentine's Day
First up, let me just say that Valentine’s Day is just another day and a way to sell greetings cards. Repeat after me: It. Does. Not....
Laurel
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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Online Counselling: Weighing the Pros & Cons
What is Online Counselling? Online counselling is counselling over video call, using platforms such as Teams, Zoom, Doxy.me and VSee....
Laurel
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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How to beat the winter blues
Winter can be a difficult time of year. Along with the shorter days and colder temperatures, Christmas seems to get earlier and earlier...
Laurel
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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What is good mental health?
Is good mental health about feeling happy all the time, never worrying and having no stress? We might like to think so! But no, that's not h
Laurel
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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What is walk & talk therapy, and what are the benefits?
What is walk & talk therapy? Simply put, it's like standard talking therapy but both parties are outside and well, walking! "Why?" You might
Laurel
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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When is the right time to seek therapy? (And what does it have to do with the gym?)
Hi everyone, welcome back to my blog. So, when is the right time to seek therapy?* Of course, this is completely individual and there’s...
Laurel
Jul 27, 20233 min read
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Welcome to my blog
Hello, I’m Laurel, welcome to my blog! As I write this, it’s a sunny afternoon in Plymouth. I wonder what it’s like wherever you are as...
Laurel
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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