Ashcliffe Psychology Blog and Newsletters

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Christmas and the Summer Solstice

Not everyone feels connected to the traditional Christmas story. For some, the season can feel commercial, overwhelming, or simply mismatched with personal beliefs or emotional needs. Yet this time of year has always carried significance well beyond tinsel, gifts, and nativity scenes.

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Domestic Violence in the Workplace 

Domestic and family violence affects safety, wellbeing and performance at work. Learn how organisations can recognise, respond and refer, incl. FIFO risks.

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5 Essential Tips for Cultivating Presence

In busy days, build more presence with five practical tips: focus on your breath, engage your senses, reduce distractions, journal daily and practise gratitude.

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They're a Narcissist

Why calling someone a narcissist can be unhelpful. Learn what Narcissistic Personality Disorder is and practical ways to reframe, set goals and cope with conflict.

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Communication Barriers in Relationships

Learn Gottman’s Four Horsemen—criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling—and how recognising them supports healthier, respectful communication.

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Tips for Reducing Stress at Christmas

Not everyone feels connected to the traditional Christmas story. For some, the season can feel commercial, overwhelming, or simply mismatched with personal beliefs or emotional needs.

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