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Seeing a therapist is essential to recovery, but finding the right counsellor can sometimes be a challenge. There are many well-trained and competent mental health professionals, yet finding the one that will fit your needs can take time. With the right tips and strategies, connecting to the right...
Although 12 Step groups are still the most numerous and popular method of self-help recovery, there are many individuals who may be put off it, for a number of different reasons. Some find the emphasis on spirituality difficult, others prefer a more clinical and scientific approach. Some women have...
This isn’t new, there have been many studies for many years now showing its effectiveness, but it’s another significant step along the way to offering a new treatment for depression. Need for more treatments There are many treatments for depression but each only has a degree of effectiveness for...
Introduction Are you looking for further assistance managing difficult emotions or navigating interpersonal conflicts? Would you like more help building coping skills and regulating your emotional responses? Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) may be worth a closer look. Developed as an...
We are in the last few days run up to the UK’s top Trauma conference, the Masters series at Oxford, which takes place from August 31st to September 3rd The conference will bring together renowned experts such as Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz, Janina Fisher, and many more. On Saturday, Robin...
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a serious condition affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by a person’s inability to control their drinking habits, which can lead to negative consequences in their personal and professional life. Those who struggle with alcoholism may...
INTRODUCTION Drug addiction remains a growing concern in Bristol, with the latest figures showing higher levels of drug use in the South West than in any other area of England and Wales. As you might expect, cannabis is the most common substance used, but it is heroin users who account for nearly...
Most people are well aware of the dangerous health effects of smoking cigarettes. Advertisements for cigarettes all say that smoking is dangerous to health. Cigarette boxes have warning labels on them, and even the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke are well-known. So many people look for...
Today the group are trying to escape onto a Pirate Ship at a local escape room. Hope they can beat the clock!
Treatment offers an excellent opportunity to practice and improve some of our communication skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven approach for addressing severe mood fluctuations, and its techniques can be beneficial even without extreme symptoms. Being in a clinic provides a...
People trying to manage a substance misuse problem have long been recommended to attend self-help meetings, but they may wonder just how big an impact this will have on their success in stopping using. In an 8-year-long study finally published in 2008, researchers examined the relationship between...