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What a Bloody Shame
Periods. Tampons. Blood. Menstruation. There. The words have been uttered now, no going back. This is the point when...
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The Literate Heart: An Exploration into Emotional Literacy
Therapist Mira Shah encourages us to take emotional literacy as seriously as reading and writing, and provides some helpful tips on how to grow this skill.
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The Life in Death
Therapist Mira Shah encourages us to think differently about death and our relationship to it as human beings.
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“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”… Or is it?
Therapist Mira Shah gently maps the ways in which the Christmas period can be difficult for some, and provides practical advice for coping with stressors.
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A View from the Sidelines: The Hidden Cost of Empathy
Therapist Mira Shah draws on her own experience of empathy fatigue - highlighting the consequences for those who care from the sidelines.
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Hitting the Sweet Spot Between Individualism & Collectivism
Therapist Mira Shah explores how therapy should balance the individual when considering clients from collective-focused communities.
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The Power in Knowing Part 2: Knowledge is Power
A Recap: Knowledge is a Superpower! In my last article, ‘The Catch-all Cupboard’, I drew upon the analogy...
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The Power in Knowing: Part 1
Mira Shah explores the power of knowing what lies in your "emotional junk drawer", and provides some thought-provoking questions to consider.
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Finding Me in Motherhood
Therapist Mira Shah candidly unpacks her process of self-discovery after giving birth and venturing into motherhood.