Tag: therapy
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Rekindling the Flame: My Journey Through Activist Burnout
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One of the key ways that I knew something was wrong with me, was my inability to feel anything for Palestine. It’s not that I didn’t want to. I didn’t swap sides and nor did I suddenly become neo-liberal, self-care queen and decide to just ‘focus on myself’ – it’s like something switched off inside…
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Bhaijaan: Wrestling with Dreams & Reality
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As my first theatre review for Screening Minds – (a series exploring psychosocial themes in media) – I should acknowledge my biases upfront. I’m an absolute sucker for authentic portrayals of male friendship – these relationships fascinate me both personally and professionally. Set in Ilford, Bhaijaan follows 15-year-old best friends Khafi and Zain as they…
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National Children’s Day UK: Why Celebrating Our Inner Child Matters
A day dedicated to raising awareness about children’s wellbeing and happiness. So what about the child that lives in all of us as adults? How can we honour our inner child through coaching?
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Are you a sky lover? You might be a Skychologist!
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Are you a sky lover? You might be a Skychologist! Okay I tried really hard for a cheeky pun there but Skychology is really a thing! Paul Conway of Successful Humans describes this ‘punny’ word as a field of research in improving your physical and mental wellbeing. The theory is underpinned by Positive Psychology, and Conway’s own…