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Rethinking Depression: A Cultural Perspective
Depression is often associated with sadness, low energy, or disinterest in daily life. But as an art therapist working across cultural...
Mariam El Halawani
15 hours ago3 min read
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The Power of Vulnerability: Building Deeper Connections Through Authenticity
For many of us, the idea of opening up, expressing our true feelings, or exposing our imperfections can be daunting. This often brings up...
Aarti Odhrani
15 hours ago3 min read
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Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health as a Family
In today’s fast-paced and digitally driven world, children are navigating an increasingly complex landscape of social pressures, academic...
Sara Powell
May 204 min read
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Mental Health Support is for All: Breaking Barriers and Broadening Access
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a vital part of overall well-being. While much progress has been made in opening up...
Daniel Powell
May 164 min read
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When Two OTs Walk Into a Room: The Power of Yin and Yang in Practice
How collaboration between different specialities creates deeper, more holistic therapy In a quiet corner of a therapy centre in Dubai,...
Melandri van Jaarsveld
Apr 172 min read
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Why Do Speech Therapists Work Closely with Parents and Caregivers?
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) work together with parents and carers because their involvement is important to the child ' s...
Chloe Smith
Apr 172 min read
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Why Emotional Regulation is Key for Kids’ Development
In recent years, emotional regulation has become a hot topic, particularly when it comes to child development. What does “emotional...
Aarti Odhrani
Feb 143 min read
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The Way We Relate: Building Purposeful Relationships.
The way we interact with others in the present is the result of a series of learnings, stories, and challenges we’ve faced throughout our...
Laura Herrera
Feb 143 min read
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Community Wellbeing: The Role of Art in Fostering Healing and Connection
Mental health is a cornerstone of overall wellbeing, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatized in many societies. In the Middle East,...
Mariam El Halawani
Jan 253 min read
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Handling Family Tensions During the Holidays
The holiday season is often portrayed as a magical time filled with joy, love, and connection. However, for many families, it can also...
Anna Efremova
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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5 ways to give structure to the unstructured holidays
School days provide the routine and structure kids rely on, but holidays bring big changes to their routine. Research shows that...
Chloe Smith
Dec 15, 20242 min read
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Why Preventative Psychology is Key to Lasting Mental Health?
Mental health awareness is growing, yet many still wait for a crisis before seeking help. Just like regular physical check-ups,...
Daniel Powell
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Why Do People Leave Therapy Before They Are Ready?
Mariam El Halawani Art Psychotherapist MAAT, ATR Therapy is a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. However, it’s common for...
Mariam El Halawani
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Developing a Parenting Plan during Parental Separation and Divorce
Sara Powell Art Psychotherapist HCPC, UK Reg The decision to separate or divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a...
Sara Powell
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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How Do You Manage Your Emotions?
Aarti Odhrani Clinical Psychologist MSc. Have you ever had a heated argument with a close friend that made you feel hurt and angry, but...
Aarti Odhrani
Aug 24, 20243 min read
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The Positive Impact of Video Games on Mental Health
Daniel Michael Msc. Applied Psych. In recent years, video games have evolved from a niche hobby to a mainstream form of entertainment...
Daniel Powell
Aug 4, 20243 min read
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How can art psychotherapy support the integration process?
Natalia Gomez Carlier Psychologist & Art Psychotherapist MAAT, ATR-BC Integration is often used as a desired outcome of therapy. We are...
Natalia Gomez Carlier
Jul 20, 20243 min read
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The power of perception to reduce depression and anxiety
Valen Valentine Psychologist As unique individuals, we all have different ways of looking at things around us and those different ways...
Valen Valentine
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Why is the “Therapeutic Relationship” Different to other Relationships?
Mariam El Halawani Art Psychotherapist MAAT, ATR When we hear the phrase “therapeutic relationship,” it might sound like complex jargon,...
Mariam El Halawani
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Nurturing The Mind: Exploring Ways to Tackle Negative Thoughts
Aarti Odhrani Clinical Psychologist MSc. Negative or unhelpful thoughts can creep in and take over our minds unexpectedly, causing us to...
Aarti Odhrani
May 29, 20243 min read
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