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Can self confidence be built? Here's what the Offaly psychologists say

Yes you can: Offaly-based chartered clinical psychologists explain how self confidence can be built, and rebuilt

Imelda Ferguson

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Christmas is almost here... a time for giving, or a time fo...

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Thinking about how you talk to yourself

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: The funny thing is, laughter really can be the best medicin...

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Thinking of taking a holiday? Beware of the stress involve...

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Have you broken your New Year resolution already?

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Is Christmas really the most wonderful time of the year?

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Make time for those important moments of mindfulness

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Are you having a good talk with yourself?

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Why beating yourself up will really get you down

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: We're not joking - laughter really can be the best medicine...

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Having holiday stress? Read this advice from Offaly psychologists Imelda Ferguson

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Advice for Offaly students and parents as exams draw near

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: We're not wired for happiness but some small steps can get ...

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Planning New Year's resolutions with Covid still around? Pr...

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POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: Building resilience as we face the challenges life throws a...

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Offaly psychologists' advice: sometimes you really do have to laugh

Clinical psychologists Julie O'Flaherty and Imelda Ferguson write a weekly positive psychology column in the Midland Tribune and Tullamore Tribuneplaceholder image

Building resilience as we face challenges

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