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Possible Self book: second edition
The “Possible Self – Second Edition” explores how envisioning future identities shapes personal growth. Lee Hopkins revisits his 1998 work, integrating new research on identity development across life stages. The book offers strategies for crafting “possible selves” to enhance motivation, resilience, and well-being
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Podcast: PTSD and some management tools
Counselling psychologist Lee Hopkins provides practical guidance for those facing PTSD dismissal from healthcare providers. Learn effective documentation strategies, coping techniques, and treatment options while understanding the full spectrum of trauma responses. Essential listening for advocacy and healing
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Finding your way back from trauma
An empowering trauma recovery guide that combines cutting-edge science with compassionate wisdom. Counselling psychologist Lee Hopkins offers practical tools and gentle guidance to help survivors reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotions, and rebuild trust. Learn to navigate healing with self-compassion and find renewed hope and resilience
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How to build successful relationships
‘How to build successful relationships’ is a guide to understanding and improving human connections in various contexts, drawing on research, clinical experience, and real-life stories. The book is intended for informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice. Core themes and concepts: Self-awareness: The book emphasises the importance of self-reflection…
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Understanding depression
Depression is a complex mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. This guide explores its symptoms, impacts, and effective strategies—like professional therapy, self-care, mindfulness, and medication—offering hope for recovery. Learn how to navigate depression and reclaim emotional well-being
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Podcast: Managing employee retention in the age of AI
Welcome to the mindblown psychology podcast. I’m Lee Hopkins, and today I want to talk about navigating employee churn in the age of artificial intelligence, and provide you with a comprehensive strategy to retain the ones you want to retain. In an era of unprecedented technological transformation, organisations are facing a critical challenge: retaining talent…
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Understanding AuDHD (2nd edition)
This 2nd edition guide explores AuDHD’s intersection of Autism and ADHD traits, offering updated research, practical coping strategies and neurodiversity-affirming approaches. Combines clinical insights with lived experiences for holistic support
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Managing stress and anxiety: Your practical guide to balance
This practical guide offers evidence-based strategies for managing stress and anxiety through mindfulness, lifestyle adjustments and cognitive-behavioural tools. Combines professional advice with actionable exercises for sustainable emotional balance
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mindblown podcast
This is an audio edition of a written piece from me. Each episode is a standalone reflection, adapted for listening rather than reading. There’s no required order, and no expectation that you listen to anything else before or after this. Settle in, and take what’s useful. Join me each week as we explore what it…
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How to build and maintain a successful romantic relationship
Build a thriving romantic relationship through open communication, emotional intelligence, and constructive conflict resolution. Maintain individuality while nurturing shared goals, trust, physical intimacy, and appreciation. Prioritize consistency, respect boundaries, and invest in growth—both individually and together—to create lasting love
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Hormonal contraception and mental health: A warning for mothers of teenage girls?
This article explores the potential impact of hormonal contraception on the mental health of teenage girls, offering a critical warning for mothers to be mindful of the risks and consider alternative options
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Vietnam and me: A match made in heaven?
The game’s afoot, Watson…
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Building your AI innovation team
Transform your organization with “Building Your AI Innovation Team” by Lee Hopkins. This white paper offers crucial insights into assembling effective AI teams, fostering collaboration, and overcoming implementation challenges. Download today to harness the power of diverse perspectives for successful AI initiatives
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Mixing your styles up
Research shows mixing US-style capitalised headings with UK/Australian spelling in marketing documents creates psychological resistance in readers. Studies indicate inappropriate capitalisation and spelling inconsistencies independently reduce trustworthiness, with combined effects being particularly detrimental to document credibility
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The psychology of belonging: Understanding Adler’s revolutionary ideas
Explore Alfred Adler’s revolutionary psychology focusing on belonging, social connection, and personal growth. Learn through real case studies and practical exercises how Adlerian psychology offers effective solutions for modern challenges, contrasting with Positive Psychology’s limitations in addressing human wellbeing holistically
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Re-framing mental health diagnoses
Lee Hopkins explores how the neurodiversity paradigm challenges traditional medical models of mental health conditions. It advocates for a shift towards a more inclusive, humanised approach that recognises cognitive differences as natural variations rather than disorders requiring treatment
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Neurodiversity and mental health diagnoses
Delve into how the neurodiversity movement reframes mental health diagnoses, promoting a perspective that views cognitive differences as natural variations within human diversity. Explore the implications for diagnostic practices, social constructs, and clinical approaches
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Autism, ADHD and Bipolar Disorder
Examine the potential overlap between symptoms of ADHD, autism, and bipolar disorder, including the suggestion that some cases traditionally diagnosed as bipolar disorder may be better understood through a neurodiverse lens. Lee also highlights the need for improved diagnostic tools and awareness
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