All articles by retailTRUST – Page 3
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GuidanceThe baby blues
About 80% of new mums experience the baby blues. While it’s a difficult experience, symptoms tend to lift within 14 days of giving birth. Learn what signs to look out for.
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GuidancePerinatal depression
Pregnancy can be an exciting and happy time but for some women, perinatal depression can make the experience very challenging. Affecting up to 20% of expectant mums, this form of depression is serious and debilitating but help is available.
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GuidanceWhat is short-term therapeutic counselling?
Counselling is a form of talking therapy. It can help you to learn new coping skills and empower you to make choices and move forward with your life. Find out what short-term counselling entails.
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GuidanceUnderstanding schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe long-term mental health condition affecting roughly 1% of people in the UK. Treatments are available but lifelong monitoring is required to offer the best chance of returning to a life of quality.
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GuidanceUnderstanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health problem characterised by marked changes in mood, ranging from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression). It’s thought that between 1% and 2% of the UK adult population live with this condition.
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GuidanceWhat is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive behavioural therapy, commonly known as CBT, is a form of talking therapy which can help you to identify and change negative patterns of thought and behaviour. Learn about the support available from retailTRUST.
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GuidanceA guide to the retailTRUST counselling services
Counselling offers people from all walks of life a confidential space to talk through their feelings, concerns, hopes and fears with a trained and qualified counsellor. Find out about the short-term counselling support that retailTRUST offers.
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GuidanceUnderstanding stress and why it’s important to address it early
One common myth surrounding stress is that it’s an illness. Unchecked, sustained stress of any kind can cause us to develop mental and physical health problems which is why it’s so important to address stress before it overwhelms you.
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GuidanceCoping with traumatic events
A traumatic event is defined as any incident which causes someone to suffer physical, emotional or psychological harm. Whether it happens to you directly, or you witness a traumatic event, the effects can be long-lasting without the right kind of support.
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GuidanceDealing with the end of your relationship
Whether you’re the person who has initiated the breakup and has decided to leave, or you’re the one who hasn’t had a say in the matter, the end of a significant relationship can be a heart breaking and life-changing experience.
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GuidanceWorking through problems in your relationship
If you’re struggling with issues in your relationship and feel that you’ve exhausted all avenues to resolve them on your own, you might benefit from external advice and support which can help couples to explore their problems and strengthen their bond.
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GuidanceUnderstanding common responses to an incident
A critical incident can be any situation in which you experience either a threat to your own life or physical safety, or have been affected by the death or injury of another. Learn about the common responses you may go through.
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GuidanceManaging violence in stores
There will be times during our careers when we’re required to deal with an unhappy or aggressive customer. On occasion these interactions will result in violence against you or one of your colleagues. Learn how you can manage the risks.
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LearningUnderstanding cognitive bias
Cognitive bias is a strong inclination of thought or a preconceived opinion about something or someone. It can be positive or negative. There are many kinds of biases, and most are formed by us without much thought. Learn more about the different types.
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GuidanceManaging anxiety in testing times
The events of 2020 have for many people been a turning point in their lives, joining people around the world as a collective for the first time in generations. For some, this change brings feelings of anxiety. If you are feeling anxious, we have collated some resources to support you.
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LearningEleven things to consider before accepting a job offer
You have been looking for a new role and have been successful in securing a job offer. Before you accept, here are a few things to consider.
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LearningHow do I create a great LinkedIn profile?
LinkedIn allows people to share ideas, news and information. It is also used widely to network online and find new career opportunities. Here are some tips on creating your LinkedIn profile.
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InformationDealing with potential redundancy
Redundancy is one of the more stressful life events a person can encounter. It’s important to recognise the support and resources that are available to help you through this period of change.
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GuidanceMeditation to improve your wellbeing
Meditation has been practised for thousands of years and is centred on training those who apply it to build their awareness and get a healthy sense of perspective.
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InformationManaging a critical incident in the workplace
As a manager, you and your management team will play a key role in supporting colleagues not only directly after an incident, but in the days, weeks and possibly months that follow. Learn about the support available to you and your people.