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Psychology explained clearly — by a registered psychologist.

relationships7 min read·6 April 2026

Attachment Styles in Adult Relationships — Why You Relate the Way You Do

The patterns you bring into relationships were largely formed before you could describe them. Understanding attachment changes what is possible.

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relationships6 min read·6 April 2026

Assertiveness vs Aggression — The Psychology of Getting Your Needs Met

Most people confuse assertiveness with aggression. That confusion is costing them in relationships, at work, and in how they feel about themselves.

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general7 min read·6 April 2026

Grief — What's Normal, What's Complicated, and What Helps

Grief is not a disease, but it can feel like one. Understanding what is normal — and what needs support — changes how you move through it.

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ocd7 min read·6 April 2026

Perfectionism and the OCD Spectrum — When High Standards Become a Trap

High standards are not the problem. The problem is when the drive to get things right starts to drive your life.

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stress7 min read·6 April 2026

Burnout vs Depression — How to Tell the Difference and What to Do

Burnout and depression overlap in ways that confuse both patients and clinicians. Understanding the distinction changes what helps.

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wellbeing7 min read·6 April 2026

Mindfulness: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Mindfulness is everywhere, but the hype has outrun the science. Here is what the evidence actually shows — and what it does not.

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wellbeing7 min read·6 April 2026

Self-Compassion vs Self-Esteem — What the Research Actually Shows

Self-esteem rises and falls with performance. Self-compassion is available even when things go wrong — and the research shows it works better.

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emotion regulation7 min read·6 April 2026

Understanding Emotion Regulation — Why Feelings Aren't the Problem

Emotions aren't the enemy. The problem is what we do with them — or what we do to avoid them. Here's what the science says about regulating feelings without suppressing them.

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cbt skills6 min read·5 April 2026

The CBT Thought Record — A Practical Guide to Using It

The 7-column tool that trains you to think like a scientist about your own mind

The thought record is one of the most widely used CBT tools. Most people use it wrong. This article explains the correct sequence and why each column matters.

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depression5 min read·5 April 2026

Behavioural Activation — The Depression Treatment That Starts Before You Feel Like It

Why acting first and feeling better second is the correct order

Waiting to feel motivated before acting is one of the most reliable ways to stay depressed. Behavioural Activation reverses the sequence on purpose.

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