Chana Hughes is a pyschotherapist and rebbetzen of Radlett United shul
We are made sad and anxious by much less painful experiences than those of our grandparents - here are five ways to develop resilience for yourself and your children
More and more people are seeing the shortcomings of a gender-blind approach to society
What prevents people from responding immediately to suspected manipulation or abuse, particularly by those in positions of authority?
They also need validation, protection and clarity, as the damage can take years to undo
Around one in five mothers struggle with their mental health - fortunately, attitudes towards maternal mental health have changed significantly in the past two decades
When a couple go through a messy separation it is only natural to want to cut ties, but that is not possible when children are involved
'Sublime, spiritual experiences are not just good for the soul, they are good for psychological well-being too'
Whether children complain about their siblings having more devices, screen time, money, trips or attention, jealousy seems par for the course in most families, especially when children are close in age
By thinking about and discussing our relationships to endings we can develop a healthier way forward
Hold the feeling of being emotionally threatened until you are calm enough to respond in a measured way
Even for mildly interested spectators, it is disorientating how polarised the stories have become
Family therapist Chana Hughes has tips to make the best of family tensions
The grieving process differs vastly for each person and often does not fit with our deadlines or society’s expectations of when it begins and ends
It's a question as old as the Exodus itself! And let's start by looking after the host...
Family therapist Chana Hughes answers a reader's question
Chana Hughes advises a stepmum who wants a perfect blended family
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