The perils of perfectionism – and why ‘good enough’ should be your goal
Healthy striving – a flexible wish to improve – accepts limits and understands that error is integral to mastery
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Breaking free from resentment: the hidden cost of revenge and the healing power of forgiveness
Chronic bitterness keeps the body in fight-or-flight mode, raising blood pressure and sapping energy. Letting go is less about virtue and more about reclaiming peace of mind
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From a punishing void to a chance to observe: how we can learn to wait in life
In a world of impatience, to live slowly is an act of quiet rebellion – a refusal to see time as a thief
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Health anxiety can be all-consuming. Accepting uncertainty is an important step
The overwhelming fear of contracting an illness or an excessive focus on symptoms are debilitating conditions, exacerbated by Dr Google
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Sometimes your therapist needs their own therapist – and that’s a good thing
Supervision for psychotherapists can play a vital role in illuminating relational blind spots that may be affecting the therapeutic process
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Social anxiety disorder is crippling – and common. Graded exposure is the first step out
Effective treatment usually requires a holistic approach, yet those suffering often avoid seeking help
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Bereavement often takes our sense of self – but it can be regained
We may be for ever altered by the death of a loved one, but we will eventually be able to reintegrate into life
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Tina, 14, is self-harming. How can a therapist win her trust that others can help?
Cutting is a response to intense feelings, with physical pain taking the place of psychic pain
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Cleo’s world was darkened by depression. Reconnecting brought back some colour
The very act of talking about it in a supportive environment can provide some comfort for many who are depressed
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