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Psychotherapy Is Not Spa Therapy: Florence’s Story
As a practising psychotherapist, Florence often finds that people have misconceptions about the way therapy works: for her, it is less like a spa, and more like gym.
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Hope Floats: Lessons Learnt on a Psychiatric Ward – Rose’s Story
Rose writes how, despite her initial fears, the psychiatric ward became a place of hope, solidarity and learning for her.
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Growing with Riley: Inside Out 2 and My Mental Health Journey
Audrey reflects on Inside Out 2, exploring how the film’s themes mirror her own journey with anxiety, depression, and self-growth in this heartfelt review.
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Unravelling: Acceptance
In the run up to World Mental Health Day, Sarah looks at social stigma regarding people living with mental health conditions, and explores what genuine inclusivity and acceptance in the workplace would look like.
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Journeying Towards Validation: Audrey’s Story
Audrey reveals how denial kept her trapped her in mental health struggles, and how validation was a game-changer that offered a transformative breakthrough.
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Unravelling: Our Sense of Identity
Our identities can be tricky, confusing, and even scary aspect of life. How can we gain a better sense of ourselves?
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An Open Letter to My Toughest Life Instructor: Florence’s Story
Florence writes a letter to Erin, a personification of the schizophrenia that came into her life. She movingly explores both the catastrophic effect of the condition on her, and ultimately how she learned about herself through the experiences that she went through and reached a place of peace.
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The Tranquility of the Traumatised: Claire’s Story
Claire’s story unveils a unique perspective on resilience, exploring the paradox of finding wisdom in suffering and gratitude amidst anguish.
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Overcoming Postpartum Depression: Agatha’s Story
Agatha reflects on the sudden onset of postpartum depression following her first child’s birth, sharing her challenges and her path towards healing.
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Unravelling: Emotional Awareness
Ever felt tangled in the web of emotions? Let’s weave through the layers of ’emotional awareness’ together, and discover how it can enrich our lives.
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Getting off the Ladder: Philip’s Story
Philip describes how his experience of depression made him get off the ladder of extrinsic goals in his life, learn to cultivate self-compassion, and focus on intrinsic values.
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Making the Mundane Wonderful: The Power of Paper Cranes
Sofia details her journey in learning to make paper cranes. Although it didn’t seem like much at first, folding cranes helped her anxiety and depression. Read her story to learn how focusing on something tangible can alleviate negative thoughts and emotions.
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Unravelling: Loneliness & Connection
Do you ever feel lonely? You’re not alone in that feeling. To kickstart our ‘Unravelling’ series exploring various mental health topics, let’s dive into loneliness and connection. We’ll delve into the facts, share practical tips, and explore new ways to reach out and connect.
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A Journey to Self-Compassion: Felicity’s Story
Healing from sexual abuse in childhood can be a long journey. Felicia shares her courageous movement towards knowledge, self-compassion, and strength.
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Food for the Soul: Cooking as Self-Care
In line with January’s theme of self-care, our volunteer, Rachel, takes us through her self-care method: cooking. In this story, she talks about the importance of self-care and how she accidentally stumbled upon a method that works for her.
