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Supporting parents through pregnancy and birth distress
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting parents through pregnancy and birth distress

...skill. Framing referrals as acts of care, rather than escalation or failure, helps build trust. Above all, compassionate support recognises that parents are experts in their own lives. When their voices are kept at the centre of discussion and decisions, and relationships with professionals are authentic and collaborative, outcomes for parents and child improve. This...
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Why the bands played on: Live music in the shadow of the Paris attacks
History & The Arts

Why the bands played on: Live music in the shadow of the Paris attacks

...skills. Audiences, too, assume that local venues will feature a stream of international performers. It’s also central to the modern popular music economy, especially since the massive disruptions wrought by the internet on the recording industry. Under 6% of the new artists signed to UK major labels last year managed to achieve gold album status – with only three...
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Does the rural idyll really exist?
Nature & Environment

Does the rural idyll really exist?

...study where people were comparing two hospital wards, one of which looked out on to a man-made environment the other one which looked out on to beautiful countryside. All of the patients had similar illnesses. The patients looking out on the natural environment got better, faster. Terry: So how do I persuade my girlfriend to move out here? Dr Chris Spencer: Well I think...
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‘Lydios logos’: the story of Croesus
History & The Arts

‘Lydios logos’: the story of Croesus

...studying this period find a similar challenge when trying to establish a sense of chronology as a context for events. Since mediaeval times scholars, academics, researchers and historians have tried to integrate a timeline into the stories told in ‘The Histories’, alongside other narratives, texts and archaeological evidence. Now is your chance to join them by...
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Unlocking the diversity of the past
History & The Arts

Unlocking the diversity of the past

...study in the future. The way we record these actions – not just the big decisions, but the more modest actions too - is dependent on so many things. Still today, we are more likely to record the actions of people who are wealthier, more literate, and who benefit from more social capital and opportunities because of who they are. The result is that many, many people are...
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Making a difference: Youth participation
Education & Development

Making a difference: Youth participation

...here. Read Dr Victoria Cooper's article asking 'Do we really listen to children and young people?' from the the Open University’s Children’s Research Centre, supporting participation by children and young people. If you'd like to learn more about children and youth studies, explore more about participation on Openlearn, or study free courses with the Open University....
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Kropotkin, anarchism and geography: A discussion
Society, Politics & Law

Kropotkin, anarchism and geography: A discussion

...study the environment and geography. Anarchism asks fundamental questions such as: how should society be organised? Why should we obey authority and the state? How can individual freedoms and community needs be reconciled? What links humans and nature? Some fascinating answers linking geography with anarchism come from the writings of a Russian anarchist prince called...
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How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful

...study at www.keepmewalking.info ). It is a well-known fact that getting outdoors is healthy for everybody, young or old. Being close to nature and green spaces is relaxing, inspiring and stimulating, and promotes positive mental health. Taking notice of the world around us is one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, which means it is something that makes us feel good. Keeping...
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