What is emotional regulation and how can we soothe our intense emotions.

Learn about emotional regulation and how to use these techniques to soothe intense emotions.

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It's OK not to be OK! - Learning to accept our uncomfortable emotions

Donna Beattie

Apr 8
6 min

It's OK not to be OK! - Learning to accept our uncomfortable emotions

With techniques from Acceptance & commitment therapy you can learn how to accept uncomfortable emotions and end the problem of the struggle.

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Managing worry, decatastrophising and the anxiety equation

Alistair Shaw

Mar 30
3 min

Managing worry, decatastrophising and the anxiety equation

Exploring how we can use "the anxiety equation" to decatastrophise, better manage worry and lessen anxiety

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COVID-19 - Techniques and Ideas from CBT to manage anxiety during Coronavirus

Alistair Shaw

Mar 20
4 min

COVID-19 - Techniques and Ideas from CBT to manage anxiety during Coronavirus

Learn CBT techniques and ideas that may benefit your mental wellbeing and help you manage anxiety during COVID-19, Coronavirus.

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What makes us happy - I don't know - do you?

Alistair Shaw

Jan 17
3 min

What makes us happy - I don't know - do you?

A 2007 study by (Sheldon and Lyubomirsky) found that the greatest factor over which we can exert control, that influences our happiness l...

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