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On my Mind, In my Heart: M & H Blog
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Alexithymia and Autism: Inability to describe emotions verbally
By Dr Michelle S Garnett, Clinical Psychologist, Author & Autism Consultant The term “alexithymia” is coming up more and more in the research literature on autism. You may have wondered about alexithymia and austim: what it alexithymia and how is it is...
Facing Covid Using the Principles of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
By Nicola Stigter, Provisional Psychologist at Minds & Hearts Our world is currently full of uncertainty and rapid change. These feelings of worry, stress, fear, anger and loneliness are going to be normal given the ongoing concerns and safeguards enacted around...
Building Mindfulness: Why It Is So Important and Beneficial
By Dr David Zimmerman, Clinical Psychologist at Minds & Hearts Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Building mindfulness is...