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Flying Off to University Can Leave an Empty Nest This is the time of when the new university year begins. First year students may be preparing to leave home for the first time. This is a big change and internet searches unearth a lot of advice on how to help your child through this. If you are a parent of a first year student, this may also bring big changes for you. For example, the day-to-day pattern of your lives may be different. Your sense of identity may be affected. And, your child’s increased independence and maturity may change your relationship with them.   Such changes bring opportunities. There may be more time to do things you want to do. You may discover and have time to nurture neglected parts of your identity. You may be able to develop your other relationships or new ones. However, this change also brings losses and some may experience grief (often this is referred to as empty nest...
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World Wellbeing Week 2023

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Here we are in the middle of another awareness week. It may well be something else awareness week too. After all, there are only 52 weeks in the year and infinite important things that we could increase our awareness about. However, for now, let's focus on wellbeing, as anything that reminds us to look after ourselves is valuable. The NHS offer a 5 step plan to increase well-being. Connect with other people Be physically active Learn new skills Give to others Pay attention to the moment If you want to know more visit: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/ We just need to make sure that 'looking after our wellbeing' doesn't become another thing we are failing to do. If it feels daunting, just doing one thing you know helps, or trying one thing you think might, is a step in the right direction. Even if it is just pausing for a cup of tea! ...
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Which type of the therapy would suit me?

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Before I started looking at training to be a counsellor, I had no idea about the range of different types of therapy there are. If you are looking for a therapist, this article might help you to choose a form of therapy that suits you. https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/counselling-directory/types-of-therapy?fbclid=IwAR0JOeWhSF3P8DOwe8dum6_byjpstF-Cg1ZiuvJNdKyjBXoC2KP3kxPhUIQ ...
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