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Relationships
Helping you understand the why and how of different relationships: romantic, friends, family, and work partners.


The Impact of Love Island on Exploring Relationships
Let me begin by saying that I am guilty of being addicted to Love Island too! The drama, the chaos, the like terrible like grammar. Love Island has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating millions with its mix of romance, drama, and competition. But, while entertaining, Love Island also shapes how many viewers think about relationships and the idea of exploring romantic connections. So, how can this sometimes promote unhealthy relationship patterns and what can you do abo
Helen Watkinson
Jul 82 min read
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Navigating Healthy Relationships: Red Flags to Watch For and How to Move On with Kindness
I was recently working through the 'Healthy Relationships' unit with my class and was impressed with the questions they were able to come up with on the topic. A theme that I noticed was that teens and young adults are reluctant to acknowledge red flags and, even if they do, they are reluctant to end a relationship with someone. We spend so many years of school hearing 'be nice', 'include everyone', 'share your things with everyone', but not hearing things like 'it's ok to
Helen Watkinson
Apr 184 min read
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Why Can't I Break my Toxic Relationship?
Understanding how toxic relationships keep us hooked can be the thing you need to help you move on.
Helen Watkinson
Dec 8, 20253 min read
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