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A Kinder Path: IFS, polyvagal theory, and compassion cultivation

  • byLaurentiu Nicolae Costrut
  • May 15, 2025
  • 5 minute read
The quest for inner peace: why it matters now Life today feels like a never-ending race, doesn’t it?…
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  • 5 minute read

What Drives Perfectionism? How to face the shame hiding behind your perfectionism

  • byAlexandra Top
  • May 1, 2025
Have you ever received negative feedback and immediately went into a mode of harshly blaming yourself thinking that you…
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  • 5 minute read

The Emotional Regulation Playlist: Using music to shift your mood

  • byJordan Elias
  • May 8, 2025
Music has a unique way of shaping our emotions. Songs can bring back memories, set a mood, and…
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  • 4 minute read

Exploring New Paths: How psilocybin enhances intimacy and sexuality 

  • byMariana Barrios
  • May 8, 2025
In my work as a therapist, I’ve always sought innovative ways to help individuals and couples navigate emotional…
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  • 5 minute read

Seven Reasons Why Your Therapy Practice May Not Be Attracting Clients

  • byIt's Complicated
  • April 9, 2025
Many perfectly capable therapists struggle to grow their private practice. This article takes you through seven common reasons…
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  • 4 minute read

Why You Should Make Space for Grief

  • byStefanie Behrendt
  • April 3, 2025
Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, and sooner or later, it touches all of us,…
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  • 5 minute read

How to Get Motivated in Difficult Times

  • byBegum Uyumaz
  • March 19, 2025
This is a letter to everyone who is trying to answer the question: How do I overcome this…
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  • 2 minute read

The Hidden Wounds of Privilege: How Money Can Mask Mental Health Struggles

  • byStefani Coric
  • March 20, 2025
The link between poverty and mental health is well established, but what about the other end of the…
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  • 5 minute read

How to Find the Right Therapist in London

  • byIt's Complicated
  • March 17, 2025
Editorial Note: We provide the tools you need to connect you with accredited therapists who are based in…
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  • 5 minute read

The Role of Emotional Regulation in Preventing Relapse

  • byPat Crilley
  • March 14, 2025
Emotional regulation is managing and controlling emotional responses in different situations. In addiction recovery, it refers to a…
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  • 18 minute read

Rigid Minds Can’t Laugh: How humor can break the cycle of trauma

  • byNicolas Pablo Dela Tierra
  • March 7, 2025
What do you do when you feel lost and stressed? Do you go for a run and activate…
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