Christmas can be a tough time for so many of us. This season can stir up so many emotional memories from our past.

In this episode I talk about ways in which our inner child and younger parts can show up, how to soothe and take care of those parts, and how to give our inner child the Christmas they deserve.

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In this episode I am sharing ways to help support yourself and your partner(s) if you are in a relationship, through the holiday season.

Christmas time can be stressful with many expectations and pressures, so I wanted to share some ways you can look after and soothe yourself, and one another during the festive period.

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In this episode I talk about how to get the most from your couples and relationship therapy sessions.

Therapy can be expensive and a long process, so I want to offer some ways which may help the process along.

I talk about:

Ways in which you can utilise the therapy process in between sessions.

Learn how to self reflect and discover what you would like to change for yourself, the kind of partner you aspire to become.

How you can look at the kind of relationship you want to build together, and how you can get there in small steps.

How willingness and motivation can look different in the beginning.

I also look at unproductive patterns we can sometimes get into with Couples Therapy, and ways of doing this differently.

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Website: https://www.claireratcliffepsychotherapy.co.uk/

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In this episode, I talk about the power of appreciations in relationships. In long term relationships, we can often reduce the amount of appreciations we give compared to when the relationship started.

I cover:

- Why giving appreciations is so important

- How appreciations can make you feel more connected and valued in your relationship.

- How to give an effective appreciation.

- Practical steps on how to do this.

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Website: https://www.claireratcliffepsychotherapy.co.uk/

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This episode is answering questions that have been sent to me via social media.

Here, I respond to questions:

- How can I manage living with a Narcissist? What should and shouldn't I do?

- I am attracted to someone at work.. What can I do?

- I have anxiety when dating and feel so much better alone - What should I do?

Please note the answers to these questions are not to give you advice but some suggestions of what to think about to help support you to make decisions that are right for you.

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Website: https://www.claireratcliffepsychotherapy.co.uk/

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In this episode I talk about The Developmental Approach to couples and relationship therapy.

I look at the different developmental stages that partners go through in their relationship, and the stages that partners can find the most challenging.

I also talk about the reasons I find this approach to be helpful in supporting couples and relationships, and why it's one of my favourites!

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Website: https://www.claireratcliffepsychotherapy.co.uk/

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In this episode, I talk about burnout therapists can experience.

I look at

- How to recognise signs of burnout

- How isolation as a therapist can contrite to this

- The ways in which burnout can impact your therapy practice.

- Ways to take care of yourself and prevent burnout in the future.

Being a therapist can be very emotionally demanding, and it's important that you are fully taking care of yourself so you can show up for your clients without it having a detrimental impact for you.

Connect with Claire on:

Website: https://www.claireratcliffepsychotherapy.co.uk/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cr_psychotherapy

Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/claire-ratcliffe-psychotherapy

In this episode, I explore:

- What burnout is

- Ways we might experience burnout

- Ways to slowly come out of burnout through regulating resources and reconnection.

- How to prevent yourself from experiencing burnout again.

Connect with Claire on:

Website: https://www.claireratcliffepsychotherapy.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr_psychotherapy/?hl=en & @relationshiptherapyuk

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cr_psychotherapy

Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/claire-ratcliffe-psychotherapy