Body-based therapy

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THE BODY AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

You are your body: here’s how to feel more at home in it

Just because you live in a body, doesn’t mean you feel at one with it. Embodiment psychology can help you reconnect

by Elna Schütz

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ANXIETY

It’s not always good to let it all out: the perils of over-sighing

‘Take a deep breath,’ we’re often told when emotions surge. But what if sighing isn’t always helpful?

by Elke Vlemincx

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BODY-BASED THERAPY

How to use yoga for emotional wellbeing

Yoga offers a unique whole-body approach to regulating your emotions. And it’s easier to get started than you might think

by Rebecca E Williams & Pamela Crane

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DISSOCIATION AND DETACHMENT

When reality slips through your fingers: in search of dissociation

Pinning down the slippery strangeness of dissociation is like grappling with a bar of soap, but it badly needs a definition

by Emma Černis

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PSYCHOTHERAPY

There are many reasons why therapy can be more effective outside

It’s important for psychotherapy clients to have a say not only over their type of therapy, but also where it happens

by Sam Cooley

A man in an outdoor ice bath, clasping his hands and wearing a smartwatch.
EVALUATING THERAPIES

Do we really need breathwork gurus to tell us how to breathe?

Breathing was once a natural reflex. How did it become a high-stakes biohacking ritual taught by wellness celebrities?

by Oriana Walker

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BODY-BASED THERAPY

How to take the plunge – from cold showers to icy swims

There’s growing evidence for the psychological and health benefits of cold-water immersion. Here’s how to get started

by Jenny Favell