Low Self Esteem
Self-esteem is a critical aspect of our mental health and overall well-being. It’s the foundation of our self-perception, influencing how […]
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Limited Funding Available for Free Therapy for Children and Young People
Our Quaker led charity has provided mental health services for over 200 years. Our services are firmly based in our […]
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How to care for someone following the loss of a child.
This blog contains emotionally sensitive information, please take care. If you feel that you need to talk to someone more […]
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5 Top Tips For Dealing With Grief At Christmas
Linda Bower – Psychotherapist at The Retreat Clinics shares her tops tips with how to deal with grief. It is […]
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Paranoia
At times we all have anxious or suspicious thoughts, about ourselves or about other’s intentions, behaviour or feelings towards us. […]
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Nurturing Compassion: Supporting Parents When Their Child Is Bullying Others
Discovering that your child is engaging in bullying behaviour can feel challenging and upsetting experience for any parent/carer. However, it’s […]
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Supporting Your Child Through Bullying: A Parent's Guide
Supporting Your Child Through Bullying: A Parent’s Guide Children can engage in bullying for various reasons, for example this behaviour […]
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Bonfire Night - Managing your child's anxiety.
Top Tips for Managing Bonfire Night For lots of families with children, Bonfire Night can bring anxiety and distress. […]
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Important changes to how we receive Autism and ADHD referrals
What are we commissioned to provide? The Autism and ADHD services at the Retreat clinics are currently resourced and commissioned […]
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Back-to-School Anxiety: Supporting Your Child's Transition
Is your child struggling with the transition back to school? Nearly a month into the new school year, we have […]
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Virtual reality mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) programme
University College London, The Retreat Clinics and Tend VR are conducting a study exploring mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) delivered through […]
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Children's Cancer Charity Collaboration
September is childhood cancer awareness month and we are delighted to formally announce our collaboration with ‘The Joshua Tree’. The […]
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Youth Mental Health Day
How to support healthy mental health in children and teenagers When we think about being ‘healthy’, we jump straight to […]
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The Benefits of Online Therapy
Online counselling and therapy are a modern approach to mental health support where therapy and mental health services are provided […]
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How Child Psychologists, Child Therapists and Counsellors Play a Key Role in Children’s Mental Health
Child psychologists, child therapists and counsellors play a crucial role in assessing, and helping children and young people with emotional […]
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Introduction to Anxiety and Mental Health
Anxiety is often more than just feeling stressed or worried. It is a common mental health disorder characterised by persistent […]
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International Self-Care Day
Today is International Self-Care Day! A day for people to reflect on whether you are giving yourself that extra bit […]
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How to care for someone following the loss of a child
The loss of a child profoundly impacts the lives of parents and their loved ones. When someone you care about […]
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Strengthening Relationships: Unlocking the Power of Couple Therapy
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship can be a challenge. The ups and downs of life, […]
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The Menopause. A normal part of life, but one which can feel like a seemingly never-ending ordeal.
Hot flushes and night sweats are two of the most common physical symptom of the menopause. Duvet on, duvet off, […]
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be misunderstood, it’s not always about been extremely clean or organized, there’s so much more to […]
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How to Comfort Children Experiencing Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a form of anxiety difficulties that occurs when a child is separated from their parents or those […]
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Maternal Mental Health: Breaking the Taboo and Seeking Help
Around 20% of women will encounter a mental health issue of some kind either during pregnancy or following childbirth. Although […]
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Safety and Health at Work Day
For this year’s world day for Safety and Health at Work, The Retreat clinics are focusing on one of the […]
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