Risk Assessment in Adult Mental Health: Beyond Checklists

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Risk assessment can be one of the most anxiety-provoking areas of adult mental health practice. This article explores why prediction-based models fall short, and how integrating risk into formulation, documentation, and supervision supports clearer, more defensible clinical decision-making.

Trauma and Attention: Why the Past Shapes Focus Today

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It’s common to notice attention drifting — forgetting what was just read, losing track in a conversation, or feeling scattered during work. For most people, this is normal. Yet when someone has experienced trauma, attentional difficulties can become persistent, subtly…

Rewire Your Mindset: Break Free from Negative Thought Patterns

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Transform Your Thinking and Unlock Your Full Potential Have you ever felt trapped in the same cycles, unable to break free from limiting beliefs? You’re not stuck—you just need to rewire your mindset. Our minds replay familiar scripts, reinforcing old…

Cognitive Defusion with Leaves on a Stream

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The leaves on a stream practice teaches us to detach from our thoughts, recognising them as temporary mental events rather than defining truths. By engaging in leaves on a stream, individuals often experience increased clarity, reduced emotional reactivity, and a greater sense of inner calm. Ready to embark on this journey of mindfulness? Watch our video and delve into the transformative power of cognitive defusion today.

Psychological Flexibility for Mental Health and Performance

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Psychological flexibility is a core concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and refers to the ability to adapt to various situations, handle difficult emotions, and make choices aligned with one's values, even in the face of challenging or unexpected circumstances.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Athletes

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Athletes

Discover the transformative power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for athletes. ACT is an evidence-based approach that can empower athletes to approach challenges, overcome barriers, and optimise their performance. By integrating mindfulness, acceptance, and behaviour change strategies, ACT empowers athletes to cultivate psychological flexibility to support in achieving peak performance.

The Big List of Self-Care Activities

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Self-care is the intentional act of taking care of your mental, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. In this blog, we cover what self-care is and isn't and provide a big list of self-care activities.