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Grief and the Highly Sensitive
Grief is never easy, but for highly sensitive people (HSPs), it can feel especially intense and consuming. Highly sensitive people—roughly 15–20% of the population—process emotions, sensory information, and social experiences more deeply than others. This trait, identified by psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron, isn’t a disorder or weakness; it’s a natural temperament marked by heightened empathy, awareness, and responsiveness to the world. When grief enters the picture, this depth

Fiona Murray
Nov 22 min read
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High Sensitivity, Autumn and Mental Health
As the air cools and the days grow shorter, autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. For highly sensitive...

Fiona Murray
Oct 102 min read
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Information about EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional...

Fiona Murray
Sep 13 min read
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Head Injury and Mental Health
Head injuries are often discussed in terms of concussions, sports accidents, or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), but what’s less commonly...

Fiona Murray
Jul 12 min read
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TRUST YOURSELF !
Trusting yourself is one of the most vital components of maintaining good mental health. It involves believing in your own judgment,...

Fiona Murray
Jun 12 min read
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PLEASURE
When we talk about mental health, much of the focus tends to land on managing stress, overcoming anxiety, or coping with depression....

Fiona Murray
May 12 min read
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Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health
In today's fast-paced world, mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common. From stress and anxiety to depression and sleep...

Fiona Murray
Apr 13 min read
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Living with a Hidden Disability
Living with a hidden disability often means navigating the world with a condition that others can’t see, yet it profoundly impacts daily...

Fiona Murray
Feb 12 min read
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Pros and Cons of Getting a Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis
Finding a Way Through Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterised by intense emotional...

Fiona Murray
Jan 83 min read
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Why Highly Sensitive People Absorb the Emotions of Others
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) often absorb the emotions of others due to the heightened sensitivity of their nervous systems. This...

Fiona Murray
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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How clinical hypnosis can help
Clinical hypnosis is very different from what you see in stage shows, there are no impersonations of quacking ducks and you remain...

Fiona Murray
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Mental Health and Being Gifted
Gifted individuals, often recognized for their exceptional abilities in intellectual, artistic, creative and/or sporting pursuits, face...

Fiona Murray
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Functional Neurological Disorder
How Psychotherapy Can Help with Functional Neurological Disorders Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) represent a complex interplay...

Fiona Murray
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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Why Gifted People Need To Know About Positive Disintegration
Dabrowski had a theory of adult personality development based around the idea that in order to make progress it was necessary to go...

Fiona Murray
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Has Trauma Become Fashionable ?
With trauma becoming "trendy" on social media comes the question is it really on the increase and if so, are we really talking about...

Fiona Murray
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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Mental Health at Work
Improving mental health awareness at work can help create a safe workplace, reduce stigma, and ensure that people seek help when they...

Fiona Murray
May 1, 20242 min read
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The Rise and Rise of Mental Health Diagnoses
Everybody goes through ups and downs in their mood over the course of their lives. Sometimes we are sad due to an external factor beyond...

Fiona Murray
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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What Makes Us Tic?
Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neurological condition and can be one reason why people tic but did you know that it is very common for...

Fiona Murray
Mar 3, 20241 min read
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Free Therapy
If your life is feeling like a desert right now and you are wondering whether you might benefit from longer term psychotherapy then often...

Fiona Murray
Feb 1, 20241 min read
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Ten Things Your Neuro-diverse Friend Wishes You Knew
The term neuro-divergent has recently started to be used to describe people who have neurological differences from the majority such as...

Fiona Murray
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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