Alison Sutcliffe Alison Sutcliffe

Community: How Finding The Right Social Circle Can Extend Your Life

Community can help us lead longer and happier lives. But what is community? And how can community help us live longer? I share 3 direct ways in which community assists in helping us live longer.
I also detail how Group Therapy can help all of us to connect to those communities that are so important for our mental and physical health as well as our overall longevity.

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Alison Sutcliffe Alison Sutcliffe

Stress-Free New Year: Navigating New Year's Expectations

Feeling the pressure of New Year’s Resolutions? Unsure what 2024 will hold for you? Here I share strategies to help you navigate New Year’s resolutions with minimal stress & a focus on what is right for you. I also share how Group Therapy can help you remain accountable & support you achieving your goals.

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Alison Sutcliffe Alison Sutcliffe

Family Dynamics & How To Avoid Being Swept Up In Them

Find spending time with with family difficult? Find yourself being swept up into old family dynamics? Let's explore some strategies to help you navigate any challenging family dynamics during the Christmas period. Here "family" includes chosen family or close friends, recognising that not everyone spends time with their biological family. These strategies can be employed at any time of year.

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Alison Sutcliffe Alison Sutcliffe

Mastering Difficult Conversations: A Guide to Managing Tough Talks

There are always going to be times in our life where we need find the courage to have difficult conversations. But when do I know that I need to have a difficult conversation? And how do I approach a difficult conversation to ensure it goes as well as possible? We explore this as well as ways in which Group Therapy can be a practice ground for difficult conversations.  

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