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Palmeira Practice counsellors contribute to an ongoing collection of articles and guides for emotional wellbeing

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September 07, 2018

I want to start cross-dressing... is that okay?

September 07, 2018/ Rob
I want to start cross-dressing... is that okay?

There is nothing wrong with a desire to begin cross-dressing or transvestism - but it's important to understand how it might impact upon your life.

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September 07, 2018/ Rob/ Comment
cross-dressing, tranvestite, transexual, transgender
August 07, 2018

The Therapeutic Power of Writing

August 07, 2018/ Rob
The Therapeutic Power of Writing

The process of writing can be therapeutic. Share information at your pace and uncover feelings through the power of writing therapy. Find out how to begin.

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August 07, 2018/ Rob/ 1 Comment
writing, therapeutic writing, writing therapy, creative therapy
August 06, 2018

How to Deal with Cheating in a Relationship

August 06, 2018/ Rob
How to Deal with Cheating in a Relationship

If you’ve experienced infidelity in your relationship or your partner has cheated on you, you may be wondering what to do next. These tips can help heal the trust and love between you.

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August 06, 2018/ Rob/ Comment
cheating, infidelity, relationships, relationship counselling, couples therapy
July 12, 2018

Can an open relationship work for you?

July 12, 2018/ Rob
Can an open relationship work for you?

Should you discuss trying an open relationship with your partner? And is your open relationship purely about intimacy, or does it involve love and affection with others, making it polyamorous? Look at key discussion points to see whether an open relationship can work for you.

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July 12, 2018/ Rob/ Comment
open relationship, polygamy, polyamory, polyamorous relationship, polygamous relationship
May 09, 2018

Five Common Signs of Anxiety

May 09, 2018/ Rob
Five Common Signs of Anxiety

Some of the most common signs of anxiety, including insomnia and trouble sleeping, muscle tension, constant worry, digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and panic attacks. Also looks at how counselling can support you with such issues.

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May 09, 2018/ Rob/ 1 Comment
anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks, insomnia, digestive problems, ibs
April 18, 2018

The Practice of Intentional Dialogue for Better Couple Communication

April 18, 2018/ Rob
The Practice of Intentional Dialogue for Better Couple Communication

The practice of intentional dialogue on a regular basis can ensure better communication between couples. We outline the steps and processes as well as actionable tasks that you and your partner can undertake that will facilitate a better understanding of each other.

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April 18, 2018/ Rob/ Comment
couples, relationships, communication
March 31, 2018

Highly Sensitive Personality Trait - When emotions run deep

March 31, 2018/ Rob
Highly Sensitive Personality Trait - When emotions run deep

What it's like to live with the highly sensitive personality trait, the strengths it gives you, and the pitfalls you may encounter, as well as how counselling can support you to live with HSP.

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March 31, 2018/ Rob/ Comment
Mo Jones
stress, anxiety, highly sensitive personality, burn out
February 23, 2018

Emotions of abortion

February 23, 2018/ Rob
Emotions of abortion

What emotions arise with having an abortion, and how long can they affect you for? This article looks to understand the impacts and how counselling can help.

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February 23, 2018/ Rob/ 1 Comment
abortion, emotion, anger, loneliness, shame
February 23, 2018

Working with sexual abuse in art therapy

February 23, 2018/ Rob
Working with sexual abuse in art therapy

A case study looking at working with sexual abuse through art therapy, and how it can support with PTSD. All identities remain anonymous.

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February 23, 2018/ Rob/ 4 Comments
sexual abuse, art therapy, ptsd
January 27, 2018

Alcohol - the normalised addiction

January 27, 2018/ Rob
Alcohol - the normalised addiction

Alcohol addiction can be exceptionally hard to recognise and come to terms with, as alcohol is such a normalised substance in most societies.

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January 27, 2018/ Rob/ Comment
Leon Standing
alcohol, addiction, drugs, therapy, counselling, addict
October 18, 2017

Ending therapy: why is the ending so important?

October 18, 2017/ Rob
Ending therapy: why is the ending so important?

Every ending is a chance to learn and grow. Every goodbye teaches us how to handle future change. Therapy is the same - here we look at ending counselling.

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October 18, 2017/ Rob/ 3 Comments
ending, transition, goodbye, therapy
July 26, 2017

Why do we get bored?

July 26, 2017/ Rob
Why do we get bored?

Why do we get bored? And what can we do about it? We look at boredom as an emotion and a mental health issue, and the evidence on how to overcome feeling bored.

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July 26, 2017/ Rob/ Comment
Shelley Holland
boredom, meditation, mindfulness, emotion
July 20, 2017

What attachment style am I?

July 20, 2017/ Rob
What attachment style am I?

Our attachment style is often learnt from a very young age, and is something we carry into adulthood. It can then affect our adult relationships and bonds.

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July 20, 2017/ Rob/ 1 Comment
General
attachment, relationships, childhood, parenting, attachment style
June 12, 2017

Which parenting style are you?

June 12, 2017/ Rob
Which parenting style are you?

A look at the four parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, neglectful, and authoritative. Which parenting style are you, and how do you shift styles?

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June 12, 2017/ Rob/ Comment
General
parenting, children, parents, families, mother, father
May 18, 2017

How does Art Therapy work with trauma?

May 18, 2017/ Rob
How does Art Therapy work with trauma?

How art therapy can help treat trauma. Survivors of trauma can sometimes struggle to express issues and suffer from dissociation. Here's how art can help.

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May 18, 2017/ Rob/ 1 Comment
trauma, art therapy, clay, paint
April 12, 2017

We need to talk about Loneliness. Why the taboo?

April 12, 2017/ The Palmeira Practice/ Rob
We need to talk about Loneliness. Why the taboo?

Addressing the age of loneliness. We are more lonely that ever, but we can support the lonely through quality connections and counselling.

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April 12, 2017/ The Palmeira Practice/ Rob/ 1 Comment
Mo Jones
loneliness, connection, friendship, relationships, counselling
March 15, 2017

What is Counselling Psychology?

March 15, 2017/ Rob
What is Counselling Psychology?

A look at counselling psychology - a doctoral level accredited position within the therapy world, branching a range of counselling disciplines.

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March 15, 2017/ Rob/ Comment
General
counselling psychology, research, doctoral, accreditation, therapy
March 15, 2017

The Inner Critic - from worst enemy to worthy ally

March 15, 2017/ Rob
The Inner Critic - from worst enemy to worthy ally

How to work with your inner critic. Recognise their words and voice, and alter them in order to boost your self-esteem and wellbeing.

 

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March 15, 2017/ Rob/ Comment
Mo Jones
inner critic, self-compassion, compassion focused therapy, counselling, therapy
February 20, 2017

What is trauma counselling?

February 20, 2017/ Rob
What is trauma counselling?

Trauma and PTSD are natural responses to threats. Trauma counselling can support us to overcome lasting effects and symptoms.

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February 20, 2017/ Rob/ 2 Comments
General
trauma, counselling, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, what is trauma counselling
February 09, 2017

Parenting in early adolescence

February 09, 2017/ Rob
Parenting in early adolescence

Early adolescence is a confusing time. Understand what impact parenting has on adolescent children, and how to support them.

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February 09, 2017/ Rob/ 2 Comments
General
parenting, adolescence, early adolescence, adolescents, children, support
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