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What Makes Therapy Work: Key Ingredients for Healing and Growth

Therapy can be transformative, but what actually makes it effective goes beyond any single technique or session. This article explores the key ingredients of successful therapy — from trust and connection to collaboration, consistency, and active engagement — so you know what to look for in your own healing journey.

Layla Team
Jul 23, 2020
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Well-being
Self-care
Compassion
Answering the question: What is wrong with me?

Many of us have asked ourselves, “What’s wrong with me?” at moments of struggle. This article gently explores where that question comes from and offers a more compassionate, grounded way to understand your experiences and begin healing.

Layla Team
Apr 11, 2020
4
min read
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Well-being
Resilience
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Diabetes & Mental Health

Living with diabetes can affect not only your physical health but also your emotional well-being, bringing unique stressors, challenges, and emotional responses. This article explores the connection between diabetes and mental health, offering compassionate insight and practical support strategies.

Layla Team
Mar 20, 2020
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Connection
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Compassion
How to talk to a friend about mental health

Talking to a friend about mental health can feel sensitive, but it’s an important way to show care and understanding. This article offers compassionate, practical tips to help you approach the conversation with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

Layla Team
Feb 18, 2020
2
min read
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Well-being
Rest
Self-care
Sleep and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Support

Sleep and mental health are deeply connected — when one is disrupted, the other often feels the impact. This article explores how sleep influences emotional well-being and offers compassionate, practical ways to support both rest and mental health.

Layla Team
Nov 7, 2019
1
min read