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      <image:caption>About Lauren I am a registered psychologist providing support for individual growth, emotional and mental health. I am passionate about enabling individuals to achieve their personal goals, whether this be regaining mental health, managing stress or simply maintaining optimal wellbeing and balance. More about me and my qualifications:</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Therapeutic Approaches</image:title>
      <image:caption>No two people are the same. As such, I value the importance of an individualised approach. I will work collaboratively with you to adopt a tailored approach to sessions to assist you in achieving your personal goals. To find out more</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - DBT Skills Group</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This type of therapy teaches individuals the coping skills they need to manage difficult emotions; thought patterns; and unhealthy behaviours in order to create a life worth living. To find out more about DBT skills group</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>1st Session I look forward to seeing you!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Contact Happy to chat, see if I’m right for you.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cognitive Intrusive memories, nightmares or “flashbacks” of the traumatic event Impaired memory and concentration</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Physical Increased alertness to risk with high reactivity Fatigue Muscle tension, aches, pains Sleep disruption</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Emotional Fear, anxiety and panic Detachment and numbness Guilt Anger Irritability</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Behavioural Avoiding things that may remind of the event Social withdrawal and isolation Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Core Mindfulness: These skills are foundational to all other skills taught. Individuals are encouraged to participate in their lives without judgment, multitasking and ineffectiveness. Specific behaviours that form a state of mindfulness have been found to be associated with reduced suffering; increased awareness and control of thoughts; and greater connection to the present moment.</image:caption>
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