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Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use

Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and
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Thank you for the podcast invitation @elainelockhart.bsky.social. It was a pleasure to meet with Asilay and discuss the ‘STADIA’ trial findings and implications for #CAMHS service delivery.

If anyone is interested, full article @acamh.bsky.social is freely available here:
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Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Understanding and Coping Strategies

Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies

What Is Gender Dysphoria?
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Adapting the Duluth Model: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships

The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence
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Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications

Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P.
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What Can You Expect to Get from Talking Therapy? A Guide for Men


Talking therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counselling, is a powerful tool for addressing emotional and mental health challenges.
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had inspiration recently to pick up my paintbrushes again after 7 years of not painting due to struggling with my mental health. i put a lot of love and work into this one 🦝🖤

Therapy has traditionally been seen as a space where the therapist guides the client through their mental health challenges.
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Sudden Waking from Sleep: Causes, Effects, and Management

Suddenly waking from sleep is a common experience that can leave you feeling disoriented, anxious, or even wide awake in the middle of the night.
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Self-Soothing Techniques for People with ADHD
Living with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing overwhelming emotions, impulsivity, and restlessness.
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The Role of Process and Relationship in Psychotherapy: Differences and Similarities
Introduction
In the field of psychotherapy, process and relationship are two fundamental constructs that significantly influence therapeutic outcomes.
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Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other.
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...

Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies

What Is Gender Dysphoria?

Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...

The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV).
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...

Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P. Johnson introduced a framework that significantly altered our understanding of domestic violence: the Typology of Domestic Violence.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...

The Importance of Recognising Intersectionality in the Therapy Room
Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years.
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/16/u...

Is Mindfulness Simply Creative Boredom?
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being.
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The Importance of Boredom for Good Mental Health
In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid.
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The “window of tolerance” is a concept introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel that refers to the optimal zone of arousal in which a person can function effectively and respond to stress in a regulated way.
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The Transformative Power of Socratic Questioning in Therapy


Socratic questioning is a cornerstone of many therapeutic approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). #ClientEmpowerment #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy #SelfAwareness #SocraticQuestioning
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What Is Stimming and How Can It Help Neurodivergent People?
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7 Things You Did Not Know About Anxiety
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition.
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Five Ways to Wellbeing
I often talk about the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing, not just in response to challenges, but as a proactive approach to life.
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Day 7: Be In the Moment

✨ Pause and embrace the present. Mindfulness brings clarity and peace to our lives. Help us share these resources with more people this Christmas. Donate or partner today!

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Understanding The Narcissist’s Prayer: A Tool for Insight and Healing

In the field of psychotherapy, one of the most challenging and complex dynamics we often encounter is the impact of narcissistic abuse.
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As a psychotherapist, I love working with people on the rewarding yet challenging journey of self-discovery. Understanding our deepest wants, needs, desires, thoughts, and feelings isn’t just a part of emotional healing—it’s essential for profound personal growth.
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