It’s Not Unusual – A Gay & Lesbian History Part 3 (BBC, 1997)
Documentary series charting the change in attitudes to homosexuality during the 20th century. This programme looks at the late 40s and 50s. In spite of the fear and repression of the era, many were able to form loving and lasting relationships. The men and women who lived through this time talk about their experiences and…
Responding to a passionate believer
Responding to a passionate believer with whom you strongly disagree I understand. (Then change the topic.) What You Might Say in 8 Ticklish Situations | Psychology Today
It’s Not Unusual – A Gay & Lesbian History Part 2 (BBC, 1997)
Documentary series charting the change in attitudes to homosexuality during the 20th century. This programme looks at the late 40s and 50s. In spite of the fear and repression of the era, many were able to form loving and lasting relationships. The men and women who lived through this time talk about their experiences and…
Social Isolation and Loneliness Impact Brain Function
Eight strategies for coping with loneliness 1. Start each day with a 5-minute gratitude practice. Take the time to cultivate a gratitude practice, which is an appreciation of something meaningful to you. 2. Livestream fitness classes. Exercise has tremendous benefits on physical and psychological health by reducing stress and uplifting mood. Participating in zoom classes connects you to a community that can help…
It’s Not Unusual – A Gay & Lesbian History Part 1 (BBC, 1997)
Documentary series charting the change in attitudes to homosexuality during the 20th century. This programme looks at the late 40s and 50s. In spite of the fear and repression of the era, many were able to form loving and lasting relationships. The men and women who lived through this time talk about their experiences and…
Life just went on, but I pushed everybody away
“When I turned 50 I knew I had to turn my life around. “I went to weight management and she mentioned ARCH to me,” she said. After an initial chat with a counsellor, she was added to the waiting list for five or six weeks before her sessions began. “I just wanted to get back…
How to Handle Narcissists and Enablers
The best way to avoid being abused and gaslighted as too sensitive is to limit or end contact with the person or people abusing you. But if you are currently unable to leave an abusive situation, there are strategies that can put you on better footing. Stop explaining yourself. The pathological narcissist thrives on exploiting and invalidating others, and your…
Grief
Grief is a complicated and personal thing that everyone experiences differently. That’s why, if someone else is the one grieving, it can be hard to know what to say to them. During such a painful and sensitive time, no one wants to say the wrong thing and make matters worse, but this hesitation is also…
How to Begin to Master Anxiety
Indeed, anxiety would not exist without one of the great achievements of human evolution—our ability to imagine and mentally inhabit the uncertain and unknowable future. When anxiety propels us into the future tense, we are often smarter, more focused, and more goal-oriented so that we can snap into action if needed. In other words, we…