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  • Songs For Sound Minds #25 – The Pretenders

    Songs For Sound Minds #25 – The Pretenders

    Songs for Sound Minds are our picks of the best music that uplifts, inspires and boosts mental health. Songs written as an anthem to overcoming the storms of life. The songs that give hope in those times when we are struggling. This week’s pick by The Pretenders was suggested by one of our followers on…

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  • Couples! Stop Sacrificing ‘Us Time’

    Couples! Stop Sacrificing ‘Us Time’

    Life is busy. For couples with children life is even busier as they shuttle kids from activity to activity, keep the house running and hold down full-time jobs. It is not a surprise that when our counsellors ask couples about how much ‘us time’ they get, the answer is usually ‘no time for that’. No…

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  • How to Fix a Broken Heart

    How to Fix a Broken Heart

    Though we will all try our hardest to avoid it, at some point in our lives we will experience heartbreak. Whether it comes from the end of a relationship or a sudden loss, a broken heart can be and often is the greatest trauma we will ever go through. Dealing with a broken heart and…

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  • Love Is Not Just for Valentine’s Day

    Love Is Not Just for Valentine’s Day

    When Valentine’s Day comes around we are reminded it is time to focus on that special someone. For a day it is all about demonstrating our love for our spouse or partner. Soppy cards, flowers and chocolates are all great of course. But the fact we need a prompt is a pretty sad reflection on…

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  • Breaking Up Before Valentine’s Day

    Breaking Up Before Valentine’s Day

    It might be the time of year to celebrate love but that does not mean Valentine’s Day is filled with excitement for everyone. Some will be approaching February 14 with one particular thought: do I break up with her/him before or after Valentine’s Day? I don’t want to be ‘that’ guy on Valentine’s Day… Society…

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  • Songs For Sound Minds #24 – Brian Kennedy

    Songs For Sound Minds #24 – Brian Kennedy

    Songs for Sound Minds are our picks of the best music that uplifts, inspires and boosts mental health. Songs written as an anthem to overcoming the storms of life. The songs that give hope in those times when we are struggling. Our latest pick could very well have been written specifically for January. An antidote…

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  • Songs For Sound Minds #23 – The Zombies

    Songs For Sound Minds #23 – The Zombies

    Songs for Sound Minds are our picks of the best music that uplifts, inspires and boosts mental health. Songs written as an anthem to overcoming the storms of life. The songs that give hope in those times when we are struggling. ‘This Will Be Our Year’ by The Zombies So, have you made your New…

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  • Our Top Christmas Film Picks

    Our Top Christmas Film Picks

    Part of the fun of the festive season is staying in when it’s cold and dark outside, and curling up in front of a Christmas film. These days we have hundreds of TV channels, online streaming services and dedicated satellite movie channels. Which sound perfect for finding great Christmas films for you and your loved…

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  • Avoiding Christmas Debt this year

    Avoiding Christmas Debt this year

    Christmas is an expensive time of year for all of us as we buy presents, decorate our homes and enjoy nights out. Costs can soon add up and Christmas debt is a significant problem with 1 in 4 adults in the UK feeling pressured into overspending at Christmas. Loans, credit cards and Christmas debt Many…

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