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Why are enmeshed families too close?
Eva Lychrou Eva Lychrou

Why are enmeshed families too close?

Chances are, you have never heard of the term enmeshed family. However, the concept behind enmeshed families is something you are likely familiar with. But, what exactly is one? An enmeshed family is one where there are no boundaries between family members. In enmeshed families, bonds in the family are based on unhealthy emotions.

If you are not sure if this could apply to you, keep reading to learn more about enmeshed families and why these connections mean there are unhealthy bonds happening.

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How Systemic Psychotherapy Completely Changed My Life!
Eva Lychrou Eva Lychrou

How Systemic Psychotherapy Completely Changed My Life!

Traditionally, most forms of therapy focus on the individual experience. Which makes sense, right? After all, therapy is all about healing yourself and moving on from the things that hold you back. However systemic psychotherapy is aimed to address a variety of issues that many counselors find with individual-focused sessions. A lot of talk therapies just focus on your personal feelings and thoughts. Instead, systemic therapy believes that we have connections with those around us. Additionally, we share the problems we face with our families, communities, and social groups.

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Is Perfectionism a Symptom of Depression?
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Is Perfectionism a Symptom of Depression?

Most people will associate perfectionism at the very least with anxiety disorders. In addition to anxiety, could perfectionism be a symptom of depression? We don’t believe that perfectionism is a symptom of depression. However, we strongly believe that it is a personality trait that can lead to depression. We do believe that depression and perfectionism are an endless loop that feed into each other. Here are a few of the reasons why perfectionism can contribute to depression.

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Stress & Anxiety: What is the difference?
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Stress & Anxiety: What is the difference?

Is there a difference between stress and anxiety? While both are emotional responses, there are differences between them. Both stress and anxiety have very similar symptoms; however there are key differences that should be known. Why? Knowing the difference between stress and anxiety can make a world of difference. It can help you determine if what you are feeling is just temporary or something that is going to be chronic. It can mean the difference between how well you can move on from stressful events…

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How to Overcome Post-Covid Anxiety At Work
Eva Lychrou Eva Lychrou

How to Overcome Post-Covid Anxiety At Work

In the past six months, many people are returning to the office, but after almost a year of working from home, some people struggle to face this change. In addition, even though vaccine rates are up, the Delta variant is causing uncertainty. So it’s no surprise that people are experiencing anxiety as they return to the office…

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5 Signs You Were Raised by A Parent with Anxiety
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5 Signs You Were Raised by A Parent with Anxiety

Being raised by an anxious parent is hard. Growing up, you may not have even realized that your parent’s decisions, actions, or words were due to them having anxiety. Now, as an adult, you may look back at your childhood and wonder if they had anxiety. You may be searching for answers because of your own struggles with mental health now that you are an adult…

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How To Stop Beating Yourself Up
Eva Lychrou Eva Lychrou

How To Stop Beating Yourself Up

When was the last time you heard from your inner critic? You know, that voice in your head that constantly judges you, puts you down and compares you to others. The one that tells you you’re not good enough or smart enough and says things you would never dream of saying to another person.

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3 Ways to Grow Up
Eva Lychrou Eva Lychrou

3 Ways to Grow Up

This is a topic that is very close to my heart and the reason for that is because I have met clients who, despite living abroad, were very much still dependent on all levels from their parents. I have heard stories from their parents paying for everything, whilst being fully employed, to asking their parents to get a cab for them by calling London based companies from abroad…

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4 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating Every Day
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4 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating Every Day

You sit down in front of the computer or your mobile phone with a bag of chips or pint of ice cream intending to eat only one serving, but before you even know what’s happened the entire bag or pint is gone. And you have no real recollection of tasting or even enjoying it. You seem to have eaten the whole thing on autopilot…

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3 Signs Social Media Is Hindering Your Happiness
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3 Signs Social Media Is Hindering Your Happiness

You might have realised already that my passion is all about boundaries! And surprise surprise boundaries can apply to your relationship with social media too! If you’re like most people, you use social media many times throughout the day… too many! So can you think how long has it been since you checked your Facebook page or Instagram account?

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Advice on Staying True to New Year’s Resolutions
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Advice on Staying True to New Year’s Resolutions

Be honest, did you make New year’s resolutions this year that you have yet to stick to? If so, you’re not alone. Researchers have found that typically 77% of people are only able to keep their resolutions for 1 week, 64% keep them for one month, 50% for 3 months, and only 19% are able to keep their resolutions for over one year! (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11920693)

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Coping with Depression During the Holiday Season
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Coping with Depression During the Holiday Season

During this time of year, radio and TV ads would have us believe we should ΑLL feel merry and bright! Sadly, that’s not always the case. According to the National Institute of Health, many people experience depression during the holiday season.

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5 Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome
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5 Ways Codependence Can Be Overcome

Since we are talking about boundaries, have you ever found yourself accepting responsibility for a loved one’s emotions or actions? Are you constantly trying to please others? Do you neglect your own needs and have difficulty setting realistic personal boundaries? Do you often feel resentful yet have difficulty stepping away from a dysfunctional relationship?

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3 Common Misconceptions About Therapy
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3 Common Misconceptions About Therapy

Still to this day, people feel uncomfortable discussing therapy because of the stigma attached by our society; let alone how therapists are portrayed in movies and TV shows… As a result, there are still some fairly big misconceptions about it.

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The story of the woman who couldn’t complain…
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The story of the woman who couldn’t complain…

This is the story of a woman who couldn’t complain… that’s the story’s title, which happens to be a very good example of what could happen during a psychotherapeutic session… Before I begin to tell you this story, I would like to explain to you the reasons why I decided to share with you this story…

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How to overcome anything (especially if you are a high achiever)…
Eva Lychrou Eva Lychrou

How to overcome anything (especially if you are a high achiever)…

Unlike other posts, today you will allow me to talk about… life! I hope today’s content will give you some food for thought, it might inspire you and motivate you to see things in a different light… wherever you might be, whatever you might be facing, no matter what are your personal circumstances…

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