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Dealing with feelings of confusion after a narcissistic relationship Video

Dealing with feelings of confusion after a narcissistic relationship

Dr Ramani Durvasula validates the fog, self-doubt, and mixed emotions survivors feel after narcissis...
How to Set Boundaries with Difficult Family (and not feel guilty) Video

How to Set Boundaries with Difficult Family (and not feel guilty)

Kris Reece walks through how to set firm, biblically-informed boundaries with toxic or draining rela...
7 Signs of an Incompatible Relationship Video

7 Signs of an Incompatible Relationship

Psych2Go explores seven indicators that you and your partner may simply not be compatible—such as cl...
MUST KNOW Red Flags of a Controlling Relationship Video

MUST KNOW Red Flags of a Controlling Relationship

This video highlights subtle and obvious signs of a controlling partner—like isolating you, monitori...
6 Signs of Emotional Manipulation Video

6 Signs of Emotional Manipulation

Psych2Go walks through common manipulation tactics—such as guilt-tripping, gaslighting, love bombing...
7 Signs of a One Sided Relationship (and Healthy Behavior) Video

7 Signs of a One Sided Relationship (and Healthy Behavior)

Counsellor Michelle Farris outlines seven common patterns in one-sided relationships and contrasts t...
Narcissistic Relationships | Hidden Signs Video

Narcissistic Relationships | Hidden Signs

In conversation with host Kyle Kittleson, Dr Ramani Durvasula breaks down subtle red flags of narcis...
6 Signs Your Relationship is One-Sided Video

6 Signs Your Relationship is One-Sided

This video highlights subtle signs that you’re doing all the emotional or practical labour in a rela...
Boundaries for Beginners: How to Set and Keep Your Boundaries Video

Boundaries for Beginners: How to Set and Keep Your Boundaries

Therapist Julia Kristina explains what healthy boundaries actually are, why people-pleasers struggle...
The Fear of Ending a Relationship Video

The Fear of Ending a Relationship

This video explores why many of us find breaking up so terrifying, and argues that ending a relation...
Coercive Control - Where is the line? Video

Coercive Control - Where is the line?

This short animation shows how coercive control slowly strips a victim’s independence and self-worth...
Relationships at work: Five tips for improving dysfunctional relationships Video

Relationships at work: Five tips for improving dysfunctional relationships

This short video offers five practical strategies to improve strained workplace relationships, focus...

Helpful tools

Mindful practice

Mood Journal

Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min

Mindful practice

Grateful Moments

Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min

Guided exercise

Calming Breathing

Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min

Mindful practice

Self-Compassion

Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min

Guided exercise

Easing Tension

Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min

Mindful practice

Untangling Worries

Contain anxious thoughts by giving them a dedicated space. 10-15 min

Useful links

womensaid.org.uk Women’s Aid Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. refuge.org.uk Refuge Advice, information, and practical support outside the app. respect.uk.net Respect Advice, information, and practical support outside the app.