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Skills for study
Education & Development

Skills for study

...about studying for the first time or after a long time away? Refresh your skills and prepare for success with these free courses...[A notebook, laptop, pen and post its] Whether you're new to studying or returning to study, brushing up on your study skills is a great way to prepare before starting a new course, module or qualification. A free OpenLearn course can help
I-SPY: Internet infidelity and its impact on couple relationships
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-SPY: Internet infidelity and its impact on couple relationships

...think about these questions and – if you are in a relationship - maybe to discuss these with your partner. Infidelity is cited as a key cause of relationship breakdown and we know that some of the people who view these films will have personal experience of this topic. If you are experiencing emotional difficulty as a result, a good source of both information and...
Mental health: Tips for mates
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health: Tips for mates

...think your friend is getting worse, has suicidal thoughts, is becoming more insular and reclusive, be aware. Also watch their eating and drinking habits - alcohol and medication don't mix well. Patience - If your friend is on strong medication, be aware that they might suffer from side effects such as sweating, nightmares, hand tremors, drowsiness, weight loss/gain,...
Star Wars: Myth and fairy tale
History & The Arts

Star Wars: Myth and fairy tale

...thinks it’s sexual desire, and is unwittingly reliant on his wiser sister to repel his erotic drive. The suggestion of incest has Freudian companions in the symbolic castration of Luke by his father when he cuts off his hand and in the battle that culminates in Darth Vader’s death. The quest for the absent father is perhaps the strongest component of a mythic reading...
Spray diagrams
Science, Maths & Technology

Spray diagrams

...the particular arrangement meets with your objective. If you are stuck or lose the thread, start again with a new central theme and create a new, perhaps subsidiary, diagram. Don’t clutter up the original. You could perhaps just leave things for a while to give you time for some fresh thinking. References Buzan, A. (1974) Use your head, London, UK, BBC Publications....
Introduction to mental health science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to mental health science

...think critically about some of the more pressing contemporary questions and controversies: Do anxiety and depression lie along a ‘continuum’ of human emotions? Do culture and societal views matter? How much of mental illness can the biology of the brain explain? Are anxiety and depression simply caused by the stresses and strains of daily living and by life’s events...
South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community
Education & Development

South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community

...thinking and healthy living, e.g., South Asian food has empowered the South Asian community due to its high demand across the world. South Asian identity as such is continuously evolving to provide South Asian heritage a sustainable ground for procreation and preservation. South Asian identity as a platform for South Asian community A gradual phase of identity development...
Exploring Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring Psychology

...think, develop, and experience the world around us has been fascinating psychologists for over 100 years. The tracks in this album cover a range of case studies, looking at factors which can influence the development of our personalities. What is the impact of significant people in our early lives? How do you go about the process of researching topics like this in social...
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