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    Here are some tips which some people find helpful in overcoming social phobia / anxiety. Prepare to relax – imagine a tense situation whilst relaxing in a hot bath, or listening to soothing music. Learn to let go Focus on your surroundings – to help take the focus off yourself. How many windows are there? What…

    Understanding one another better can help us all improve our relationships. All our beliefs have developed over the whole of our lifespan.  We learn from our significant others such as parents, teachers, clergy, friends etc. We also learn from watching others for example in the playground, adults arguing, television and movies and so on. It’s…

    Events that lead to post-traumatic stress disorder can be so overwhelming and frightening that they would upset  anyone. Almost everyone experiences at least some of the reactions associated with post traumatic stress following a traumatic event. This is when your sense of safety and trust is shaken. During this time it’s normal to feel angry, disconnected, numb or guilty. It’s common to find…

    Even though change can sometimes seem frightening, without change we can never grow or develop as human beings in our relationships lives. Sometimes there are strong beliefs, experiences or fears which hold us back from change. We may know something isn’t right, or doesn’t work for us but the thought of change can seem overwhelming. We…

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