Sometimes life gets too much. Feeling frazzled from time to time is natural, however, stress can accumulate, leaving us unable to complete relatively simple tasks.

In this episode, we explain how you can create a calm mindset, tackle clutter and learn to say ‘no’.

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HAVE YOU EVER mulled over a conversation, wishing you’d said something that was important to you, or dared to disagree? Whether at home, work or socially, we’d all like to communicate authentically and effectively. And, in a world where having an online voice can be crucial to your career, knowing how to get your message across in a calm and lucid fashion is a must-have skill.

In this special Dossier Podcast episode, we explore why speaking up is vital for our wellbeing and a fairer society. We look at the barriers that keep us silent and offers strategies to help us use our voice with confidence. Plus, don’t miss the famous Psychologies Quiz by therapist at the end of the episode to identify what’s stopping you from speaking up, and ways to overcome your personal blocks.

Poet Seamus Heaney said: ‘Finding a voice means you can get your own feeling into your own words and that your words have the feel of you about them.’ This episode shows you how…

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Written by Anita Chaudhuri, narrated by Ali Roff Farrar.

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In this podcast UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock spoke to UKCP psychotherapist Lorna Evans.

The pandemic, global warming and the news cycle are among a few of the outside factors that trigger our anxieties. When we feel anxious, we can often feel physical symptoms before we realise the emotional impact.

In this episode, UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Lorna Evans to find how anxiety can get stuck in the body and how movement and breath can help us find relief.

About the UKCP and how to find a therapist:

The UKCP: Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. Our membership includes more than 8,000 therapists and 70 training and accrediting organisations. Members work privately, in public health or third-sector organisations, offering a range of approaches for couples, individuals, families and groups.

To find the right therapist, click here to access our directory and look at our Life Labs Channel of experts who may be able to help, or visit the UKCP’s website to locate a therapist near you.

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Are you interested in getting to know who you are and how you relate to the world? During psychotherapy training, you not only delve into the theory that underpins the work, but you can begin to gain a deep awareness of yourself.

In this episode, Sarah Niblock talks to Andy Ryan to understand how psychotherapy training can benefit everyone and why this relational approach is necessary in our changing world. 

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About the UKCP and how to find a therapist:

The UKCP: Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. Our membership includes more than 8,000 therapists and 70 training and accrediting organisations. Members work privately, in public health or third-sector organisations, offering a range of approaches for couples, individuals, families and groups.

To find the right therapist, click here to access our directory and look at our Life Labs Channel of experts who may be able to help, or visit the UKCP’s website to locate a therapist near you.

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Many of our dreams are thematically linked to the emotional content of our day. Professor Sarah Niblock of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and therapist Melinda Powell explore how to use dreams as mirrors that reflect our personal psychology.

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About the UKCP and how to find a therapist:

The UKCP: Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. Our membership includes more than 8,000 therapists and 70 training and accrediting organisations. Members work privately, in public health or third-sector organisations, offering a range of approaches for couples, individuals, families and groups.

To find the right therapist, click here to access our directory and look at our Life Labs Channel of experts who may be able to help, or visit the UKCP’s website to locate a therapist near you.

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Sometimes things happen that turn our life upside down, whether it is a bereavement or job loss, a big life event can trigger a cycle of emotions that feel crushing. 

In this episode, UKCP’s CEO Sarah Niblock talks to UKCP psychotherapist Alivia Rose to find out how we can navigate overwhelming feelings in the wake of life-changing events.

About the UKCP and how to find a therapist:

The UKCP: Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. Our membership includes more than 8,000 therapists and 70 training and accrediting organisations. Members work privately, in public health or third-sector organisations, offering a range of approaches for couples, individuals, families and groups.

To find the right therapist, click here to access our directory and look at our Life Labs Channel of experts who may be able to help, or visit the UKCP’s website to locate a therapist near you.

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This article was originally published by psychologies.co.uk Read the original article here.