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Help yourself

Sometimes we all need a little bit of inspiration. Below are some videos, books and useful resources that I find myself recommending often to clients, family and friends.

TED talks

 

Often, the root cause of our distress comes from relationships - those we have with other people, or the one we have with ourselves. These talks zero in on ways we can improve these relationships, whether by being more open, more confident, or more honest with ourselves and others, and draw on fascinating research to back up their findings.

THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY

by Brene Brown

YOUR BODY LANGUAGE SHAPES WHO YOU ARE

by Amy Cuddy

WHY WE ALL NEED TO PRACTICE EMOTIONAL FIRST AID

by Guy Winch

HONEST LIARS - THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SELF-DECEPTION

by Cortney Warren

THE SECRET TO DESIRE IN A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP

by Esther Perel

10 WAYS TO HAVE BETTER CONVERSATIONS

by Celeste Headlee

CULTIVATING COLLABORATION: DON'T BE SO DEFENSIVE!

by Jim Tamm

WHAT MAKES A GOOD LIFE? LESSONS FROM THE LONGEST STUDY ON HAPPINESS

by Robert Waldinger

Books

 

With topics ranging from the difficult subjects of death and grief, to why sleep is so important for our health, the below books are at turns fascinating, thought-provoking, and beautifully well-written.

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The Happiness Trap

Russ Harris

Change your relationship with your feelings - whether "good" or "bad" - and learn how you can harness your values to help you move forward.

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Grief Works

Julia Samuel

A kind, unflinching study of grief. With helpful advice for those who are grieving, as well as those watching a loved one hurting from loss.

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Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker

Everything you've ever wanted to know about sleep: why we need it, how it works, and why it is so important for our mental and physical health.

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Reason to Stay Alive

Matt Haig

A beautifully frank, thoughtful and humbling reflection on the author's experience of
depression and what helped his recovery.

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They F*** You Up

Oliver James

How do our personal stories get written?
Who authors our scripts? An analysis of how our childhood relationships shape who we become.

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Staring at the Sun

Irvin Yalom

Leading existential psychotherapist Irvin Yalom gently explains how facing up to the inevitability of death is how we truly learn to find meaning in living.

Other counselling organisations in Cambridge

 

Everyone should have access to talking therapy. Below are links to some local organisations that provide counselling, as well as a few therapist directories, if you wish to go private. If you're worried about your mental health, a good first port of call is your GP; they might be able to provide counselling on the NHS.

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