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Ruth Parchment
Oct 15, 20243 min read
The Power of Words: How Language Shapes the Perception of Pain
The way we describe pain and think about it can profoundly affect our experience of it. Pain is not just a physical sensation but also an...
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Ruth Parchment
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Understanding the Link Between Catastrophising, Pain, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Chronic pain can be a challenging experience, often made worse by a mental habit called catastrophising. This is when someone imagines...
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Ruth Parchment
Sep 19, 20231 min read
How to deal with an effort imbalance in your friendship
I shared some thoughts on friendship inbalances with Stylist Magazine: www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/family-friends/effort-imbalance-m...
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Ruth Parchment
Jun 9, 20221 min read
What to do if you’re afraid your family will disown you for coming out
I shared a few of my thoughts on coming out with Metro.co.uk as part of Pride Month this year. https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/09/what-to-do-...
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Ruth Parchment
Feb 23, 20221 min read
What is social Capital?
Ive thought a lot about friendships and social connections recently. Recent research has shown how crucial positive friendships and...
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Ruth Parchment
Feb 22, 20218 min read
People’s words and actions can actually shape your brain — a neuroscientist explains how
The below article highlights why as social creatures we require connections and interactions that feel good, its hardwired into us as a...
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Ruth Parchment
Feb 20, 20211 min read
Myths about intrusive thoughts
There are some myths that surround intrusive thoughts. These include: Myth 1: A person wants to act on these thoughts Fact: People do not...
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Ruth Parchment
Nov 19, 20201 min read
How to Apologise Authentically
Here's a piece that I contributed for Decembers Issue of Happiful Magazine: Begrudgingly, desperately, softly, sincerely-however you go...
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Ruth Parchment
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Loneliness
This highly insightful video draws upon aspects of CBT to help us understand the ways in which our environment, biology, thoughts,...
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Ruth Parchment
Aug 5, 20201 min read
Harsh self criticism
So often we are much kinder to others than we are to ourselves. So often, I see people inflict harsh self-criticism and cruelty on...
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Ruth Parchment
Jul 17, 20201 min read
Things we need to normalise for men
Our culture doesn’t always leave space for men to express inner struggles. Men are taught from an early age, either by cultural...
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Ruth Parchment
May 18, 20201 min read
Complex Trauma: Survival Stategies
Adapted from Pete Walkers work on Complex PTSD and Emotional Neglect. This model is incredibly powerful in explaining responses to...
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