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The obstacles to being assertive

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist LEIGH SMITH, explores the obstacles to being assertive, and what stops us from saying what we really feel. DO you struggle in conversations to say what you really...

The obstacles to being assertive

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist LEIGH SMITH, explores the obstacles to being assertive, and what stops us from saying what we really feel. DO you struggle in conversations to say what you really...

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Emotional Health

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist LEIGH SMITH, gives us a glimpse of what’s going on inside our multi faceted selves. New breakthroughs THERE’s never been a more interesting time to be involved in...

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EMOTIONAL HEALTH

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist LEIGH SMITH, shares her insights into the profound benefits of EMDR, and how it has changed her approach to therapy. So, who says you can’t teach an old dog new...

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Build resilience and gain control

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist LEIGH SMITH, explores the value of resilience, and how we harness this life skill. “This is too painful, I can’t cope” and “when will this end?” I often hear such...

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Positive psychological wellbeing

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist LEIGH SMITH, explores the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on our mental health, and shares with us how to find our way back to... BY the time this article is...

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Having a caring Christmas

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist Leigh Smith, helps us to understand the conflicts we face around caring this Christmas. I write this column on the first frosty morning of the year, so it’s easy...

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“It’s elemental my dear Watson”

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist Leigh Smith, explores harnessing the mental health benefits from within the natural elements. I think Sherlock Holmes may well have hit the nail on the head! When...

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Christmas ‘cheers’

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist Leigh Smith invites us take control of our drinking this Christmas and New Year. WITH the festive season it can be so tempting to reach for a glass of the strong...

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The therapeutic value of our pets

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this edition our Emotional Health columnist Leigh Smith explores the therapeutic value of our four legged friends, and how the family pet can be as beneficial as the family therapist. E LLIE has been a much...

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Is it time for your relationship MOT?

WELCOME back to our exploration into all things emotional. In this issue our Emotional Health columnist Leigh Smith explores the value in creating healthy relationships. L ET me start by stating, for the record, I do not claim to be an expert in relationships. I have...

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