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Mindfulness for depression books recommended by Kim on Calon FM 23/04/15.

Today on Calon FM, we spoke about the latest research into Mindfulness-based CBT for preventing depression relapse.  I mentioned some books which I shall briefly ...
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A book Counsellor Kim recommends for those with depression, anxiety or stress

I have had great success with this book working with those with depression, anxiety or stress.  The author describes depression as akin to "blowing a ...
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Undecided about what to do next? Kim a Wrexham Counsellor offers some tips.

The sun is out, the birds are busy and it feels like spring is here.  Spring is often referred to as a new start..the buds ...
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Having a different relationship with difficult feelings or sensations can help you move forward says Kim a Wrexham Counsellor.

Before I found Mindfulness I was a chronic pain sufferer and was either looking for the next fix (in medication or complementary health) or had ...
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Kim, a Wrexham Counsellor discusses why learning to forgive can improve your health.

Do you find it hard to forgive people who have wronged you?  Are you unable to let go of the hurt you have suffered? Probably ...
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Relationship success secrets Part 3, explored by Kim a Wrexham Counsellor

Parenthood seems to have negative impact on romantic relationships, one theory being that having children can upset the power dynamic between the couple-one person has ...
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Successful relationship secrets part 2, discussed by Counsellor in Wrexham, Kim.

Research from the Open University  (Enduring Love:Couple Relationships Into The 21st Century) looked at how and why couples couples stay together in a long-term relationship. ...
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The secrets of successful relationships, discussed by Counsellor in Wrexham, Kim.

The Open University have studied how and why couples stay together in long-term relationships in, "Enduring Love: Couple Relationships in the 21st Century".  It explores ...
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Kim, a Counsellor in Wrexham, advises on a quick and free way to improve your health & well being.

Walking or cycling to work has been shown to reduce feeling of worthlessness and unhappiness.  The University of East Anglia and the Centre for Diet ...
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Kim talks about establishing her counselling business on Calon FM.

Thursday 12th February at 1pm - 2pm I shall be talking to "Talking Business" show host Tracy Jones about how and why I decided to ...
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Depression and breastfeeding links examined by Kim, a Wrexham Counsellor

A study of 14,000 new mothers by Cambridge University found that the risk of depression is halved with successful breastfeeding in those that had planned ...
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Kim is speaking on Calon FM’s Diet, Health and well-being Show, and you can meet her at the Health Expo tonight!

Today I will join Diet, Health and well-being Show hosts: Tracy Jones and Denise Oliver on Calon FM (Wrexham). Tonight, I shall be promoting the ...
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NHS waiting times for counselling vary widely within England. Discussed by Kim, a Wrexham Counsellor.

The coalition of mental health charities and organisations, the We Need To Talk (WNTT) coalition has found that 1 in 10 people seeking therapy/counselling on ...
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Counsellor in Wrexham, Kim looks at anxiety in the workplace and sources of help.

We all experience anxious thoughts and feelings throughout the day. Usually this is self-limiting and doesn't cause any long-term or short-term problems or difficulties. However ...
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Top tips to reduce the cringe of embarrassment, from Kim, a Wrexham Counsellor.

It has been suggested that embarrassment serves the evolutionary trait of sharing 'pack values'to ensure survival. However we are not the cave dwelling hunter-gatherers dependent ...
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What is embarrassment? Asks Kim, a Counsellor in Wrexham.

Have you ever done something that has left you red-faced with embarrassment? Have you ever not done something because you believed that you would get ...
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Kim, a Wrexham counsellor, further explores the benefits of pet ownership on our well-being.

In the previous post, I highlighted the compelling evidence describing how pet ownership can reduce blood pressure, reduce stress and make people feel less lonely-among ...
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Kim, a Counsellor in Wreham, talks about the well-being benefits of pet ownership-Part one.

A dog-or any other pet-is for life, not just for Christmas. Interacting with a pet, your own or borrowed, will help you feel less stressed, ...
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Kim, a Wrexham Counsellor discusses Communication mishaps, Part 2.

In the previous part of communication mishaps I discussed how we each have filters which affect what we hear, say and how we interpret things. ...
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Kim’s BBC Radio Wales debut- depression & anxiety

You can either follow the link, or cut and paste to reach BBC iPlayer and listen to Kim on the Jason Mohammad show (03/12/14). This ...
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Kim, a Wrexham counsellor, talks on BBC Radio Wales (103.9FM and online) about depression.

Please join me on Wednesday 3rd December from noon until 1pm by tuning your radio into 103.9FM or listening online to BBC Radio Wales (Wenvoe). ...
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Kim, a Wrexham Counsellor looks at some common communication mishaps! Part one.

Misunderstandings in relationships and thence arguments usually come down to "not hearing" the other person, or the other person not feeling "heard". This often happens ...
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Kim, a Counsellor in Wrexham, talks about why networking helps your job and how to do it.

Job insecurity is widely known and with rumours of the UK entering a third recession; networking, whether you are self-employed or in a company, may ...
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