Michael Philp
Choosing to take the long path to well-being
That's the hard choice. Choosing to use strategies like meditation, which takes longer, but is more fulfilling than avoidance through drugs
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Michael Philp
Apr 22, 20192 min read
The game gets played even if you don't want to participate
I've been talking to several people recently about difficulties at work. We spoke about this concept of "the game" that gets played in...
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Michael Philp
Feb 12, 20192 min read
Are you self-sabotaging your relationships?
Do you unconsciously "test" your partner to see their commitment to you? Do you find yourself in "push/pull" relationships where you want...
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Michael Philp
May 22, 20183 min read
3 hats - how paying attention to the different roles we have can help us feel happier, less stressed
Lately I've been talking to my clients here at Grove Psychology about hats. That seems a strange conversation to be having with your...
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Michael Philp
Apr 17, 20184 min read
5 steps you can take now to improve your mental well-being and resilience
This blog is the first in a series of posts related to depression. Over the next few posts we will be dealing with a range of topics...
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Michael Philp
Aug 7, 20173 min read
Make a change to more helpful and healthy coping behaviours
I attended a workshop several years ago and the presenter said "every behaviour serves a function". This phrase has stuck with me since...
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Michael Philp
Jul 1, 20172 min read
Anxiety, health, and our bodies
Have you ever experienced a moment where you felt your heart "skip a beat"? It may give you an unusual sensation in your chest for a few...
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Michael Philp
Feb 21, 20173 min read
Worry
A common discussion in my office often goes like this: Psychologist :"Do you worry a lot?" Client: "No - I think about random,...
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