An Introduction to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Introduction Are you looking for further assistance managing difficult emotions or navigating interpersonal conflicts? Would you like more help building coping skills and regulating your emotional responses? Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) may be worth a closer look. Developed as an evidence-based psychotherapy, DBT combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques with mindfulness and acceptance practices to provide practical […]

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It’s the last week before the UK’s top Trauma conference!

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We are in the last few days run up to the UK’s top Trauma conference, the Masters series at Oxford, which takes place from August 31st to September 3rd The conference will bring together renowned experts such as Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz, Janina Fisher, and many more. On Saturday, Robin Lefever is hosting

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Help for Alcoholism: Find Support & Treatment Options

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Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a serious condition affecting millions worldwide. It is characterized by a person’s inability to control their drinking habits, which can lead to negative consequences in their personal and professional life. Those who struggle with alcoholism may be considered an alcoholic and may benefit from addiction treatment. Codependency can

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Eating Disorder Clinic

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, are serious mental health issues that affect millions of people in the UK alone. Clinics offer specialist services, including psychological treatments, nutritional support, and family therapy on an inpatient or outpatient basis to help those struggling with eating disorders manage their symptoms and recover. People with

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Talking therapies shown to have long-term physical health benefits.

Depression, Research

As if relief from the pain of depression wasn’t reward enough, it is now being shown that there are significant physical health benefits to relieving depression through talking therapies. A study published by researchers at University College London in the European Heart Journal has shown that successfully treating depression with talking therapies also significantly benefits

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Depression And Drinking Alone

Alcohol, Depression

The symptoms of depression often isolate a person from others, as can alcohol dependence. Depression, drinking, and isolation can each be devastating, let alone in combination. It’s essential to be aware of the signs that someone may be isolated, dealing with depression, and the extent of their alcohol use. Major depression and drinking alone are

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Drug problems and support in Bristol

Addiction, Alcohol, Treatment

INTRODUCTION Drug addiction remains a growing concern in Bristol, with the latest figures showing higher levels of drug use in the South West than in any other area of England and Wales. As you might expect, cannabis is the most common substance used, but it is heroin users who account for nearly all drug-related hospital

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Vaping vs Smoking: Is Vaping Better than Smoking for Health?

Addiction, Blog News

Most people are well aware of the dangerous health effects of smoking cigarettes. Advertisements for cigarettes all say that smoking is dangerous to health. Cigarette boxes have warning labels on them, and even the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke are well-known. So many people look for alternatives to smoking, and one alternative that’s become quite

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Tuesday Escape Room Activity

Clinic News

Today the group are trying to escape onto a Pirate Ship at a local escape room. Hope they can beat the clock!

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Practical Therapy to explore

Blog News, Therapy

Treatment offers an excellent opportunity to practice and improve some of our communication skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven approach for addressing severe mood fluctuations, and its techniques can be beneficial even without extreme symptoms. Being in a clinic provides a secure environment and a chance to practice these skills alongside a small

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