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Published on Saturday, 17 January 2009 03:00 | 
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It’s predicted that by 2018 a billion people will inhabit the virtual world of Second
Life. John Daniel explores the implications for psychological therapists
who may find they’re working with clients who present with dual personalities – and
genders
Published on Friday, 26 December 2008 19:00 | |
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What’s the
difference between a New Year resolution and a New Year determination? Diane
Southam takes a look
It’s that time of year when nicotine patches double in price, booze halves in price and magazines are full of detoxes, diets, and ‘New Year New You’ features. The trouble is, most of our resolutions are about giving something up. ‘Giving up’ resolutions are usually tangled up with feelings of guilt and self-loathing, and the belief that we’ll like ourselves more if we look good and feel better.
Published on Friday, 28 November 2008 19:00 | |
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On
the look out for a new job or relationship? Then you’d better make sure your
body isn’t putting out the wrong messages! Watch Video
Published on Friday, 24 October 2008 19:00 | |
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Ruby Wax has lived with depression since the age of ten. Now she's made a radical career shift from comedienne to psychotherapist
Published on Friday, 12 September 2008 19:00 | |
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Counsellor and member of the Western Buddhist Order, Bodhakari believes that western psychotherapy would benefit from having a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life.
Published on Friday, 22 August 2008 19:00 | | |
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Jill Brindley noticed an improvement in her physical and psychological well-being when she took part in Cancer Research UK’s race for life.
Two weeks before Christmas I was made redundant. My boyfriend and I had split up a month before, so getting laid off really was the icing on the cake. Come New Year I was a broke and lonely mess. My confidence had plummeted and I couldn’t drag myself out of bed in the morning to look for another job.
Published on Friday, 15 August 2008 19:00 | | |
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Author, journalist and depressive Sally Brampton explains how her struggle to find the right therapist was tough, but ultimately rewarding