Stories
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The indelible harm caused by conversion therapy
With first-hand evidence from two powerful testimonies, neurologist Jules Montague explores the destructive history of conversion therapy, a punitive treatment designed to ‘cure’ people of homosexuality.
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A history of mindfulness
Matt Drage questions how an ancient religious practice became a secular cure for stress.
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Not one yoga, but many yogas
From ancient tradition to modern gym class, yoga means many things to many people.
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Out of the mouth trap
After 15 years of speech therapy, Jonty Claypole decided to make peace with his stammer. He explores our fear of disfluency, revealing how accepting it could actually increase our creativity and persuasiveness.
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Physical therapy at Bath War Hospital. Watercolour by E. Horton, ca. 1918.
Horton, E. (Sarah Elizabeth Roberts), 1865-1959.Date: [1918?]Reference: 44761i- Archives and manuscripts
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Outdoor exercise in Retreat grounds
Date: 1950sReference: RET 1/8/4/2/8Part of: The Retreat Archive- Books
DBT (dialectical behavioural therapy). P.L.E.A.S.E. : a skill for improved emotional regulation / [Mary Barba].
Barba, MaryDate: [2020?]- Archives and manuscripts
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'Morning Exercises': Patients exercising in Recreation Room
Date: 1950sReference: RET 1/8/4/2/5Part of: The Retreat Archive- Archives and manuscripts
Physiotherapy, Exercise and Dance
Date: Early - mid 20th centuryReference: RET 1/8/4/2Part of: The Retreat Archive