Ashcliffe Psychology Blog and Newsletters
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.
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.
Communication Barriers in Relationships
Learn Gottman’s Four Horsemen—criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling—and how recognising them supports healthier, respectful communication.
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.
The Psychology of Pain
What may be considered painful for one person, may not be the same experience for another. Our experiences of pain arise from a combination of the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in our lives.
Facts about the Methamphetamine “Wonder Cure”, called NAC
Be aware. At best, the research indicates NAC may be a helpful supplement for those with an addiction, rather than a wonder drug that will “cure” people of their addictive behaviours.
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