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A painting of a young woman with blonde hair and a white scarf, looking sad against a mountainous landscape with a church spire in the distance.

Shame and guilt

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How to forgive yourself

Finding it hard to move past a hurtful mistake? With these steps toward repair and renewal, you can do and feel better

by Nathaniel Wade & Marilyn Cornish

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Emerging therapies

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How to get to know all (the parts) of you

An emerging form of psychotherapy offers some surprising ways to think about who you are and work towards self-acceptance

by Derek Scott

Woman in a grey Victorian dress crying into a red velvet sofa, her face concealed by her hands and the cushions.

Shame and guilt

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How to cope with shame

Do you feel perpetually bad, broken or unlovable? These tools will help you relate to yourself in a fairer, gentler way

by Michaela B Swee & Susan Murray

A minimalist ink sketch of a woman sitting, looking downwards, with soft shading and brush strokes for detailing.

The body and physical health

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How to love your body

Are you unhappy with what you see in the mirror? Getting comfortable in your own skin can be hard work, but it’s worth it

by Charlotte H Markey

Stone statue of a man holding his face in one hand against a dark blue background, expressing despair.

Shame and guilt

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How to save yourself another pointless guilt trip

Just because you feel guilty doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. Relax the rules you live by and set yourself free

by Aziz Gazipura