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  • Jun 23, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Lauren Smith

Debunking Myths About People of Determination: Embracing Truth and Empathy

The term ‘People of Determination" is used in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an alternative way of referring to individuals with...

  • May 26, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Gurveen Ranger

Using Emotional Discomfort to Succeed

We are designed to avoid discomfort. No one wants to feel awkward or anxious right?? We are evolutionarily primed to seek security and safety,...

  • Apr 18, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Bisi Laniyan

ABC of Self Care

Most of us have heard the term ‘self-care’; it is regularly mentioned on TV, branded all over social media, brought up in conversations...

  • Apr 09, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Charlotte Cousins

Understanding and Managing Self-Harm  

What is self-harm?   The term self-harm is used to describe any action taken that results in physical harm to ourselves. Self-harm may...

  • Mar 17, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Teizeem Dhanji

Balancing Spirituality and Recovery: Coping with Eating Disorders During Ramadan

Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer and unity for Muslims around the world. It is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar which serves to...

  • Mar 08, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Gurveen Ranger

Emotions – Good, bad, or somewhere in the middle? What they tell us and how to manage them

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by something that it feels like a tornado inside your body, your mind starts racing, or perhaps the opposite,...

  • Mar 07, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Charlotte Cousins

Emotionally Based School Avoidance

What is Emotionally Based School Avoidance? Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe difficulties a child or young...

  • Feb 21, 2023
  • Posted by Dr Teizeem Dhanji

ADHD in Children & Adolescent

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adolescents. In some cases it may be...