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Shirley Anstis

Young people and social media: Always connected, seldom connecting

29th July 202629th July 2026 Becky Wybrow 46 Views 0 Comments community, Jonathan Haidt, Peter Gray, Shirley Anstis, Social Media, The Anxious Generation

Shirley Anstis explores social media’s impact on young people and shares how to help them

Managing and maintaining a healthy ego

22nd May 202622nd May 2026 Becky Wybrow 73 Views 0 Comments ego, emotions, healthy ego, narcissistic person, Ryan Holiday, Shirley Anstis

Shirley Anstis digs deep into the issue of ego: How to develop a healthy one,

Overcoming the pain of grief and loss

20th March 202619th March 2026 Becky Wybrow 76 Views 0 Comments David Kessler, Easter time, global conflicts, grief, Grief and Grieving, Shirley Anstis

Shirley Anstis delves into the subject of grief, the different stages of grief, and advice

The positive outcomes that can arise from regret

27th January 202627th January 2026 Becky Wybrow 83 Views 0 Comments Coach, Connection regrets, Daniel Pink, Moral regrets, Shirley Anstis, The Power of Regret

Regret is part of the human experience. Shirley Anstis shares how learning and reflecting on

It’s time for carers to care for themselves

27th November 202527th November 2025 Becky Wybrow 109 Views 0 Comments carer, Christmas, elfare officer, foster parent, Shirley Anstis, therapist

Shirley Anstis provides some guidelines on how carers and those who work in caring professions

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Celebrating Black heritage whilst taking steps to overcome trauma

25th September 202525th September 2025 Becky Wybrow 298 Views 0 Comments Black heritage, Black History Month, Caribbean, Coaching, Self-compassion, Shirley Anstis, therapy

Shirley Anstis reflects on Black History Month’s link to our past and why it provides

Fostering & Adoption Lifestyle

The adoption journey

27th May 202527th May 2025 Becky Wybrow 449 Views 0 Comments adopted child, adoption, Adoptive Parents, Parenting Special Children, Shirley Anstis, therapy

Shirley Anstis charts the challenges that come when going on a journey to adopt a

Managing change in a world that constantly changes

3rd April 20253rd April 2025 Becky Wybrow 197 Views 0 Comments Childhood, Counsellor, Faith, Shirley Anstis, transformational coach, world

Shirley Anstis reminds us that change within ourselves and the wider world is inevitable and

Christmas Past and Present

29th November 202429th November 2024 Becky Wybrow 237 Views 0 Comments Caribbean, childhood memories, Christ, Christmas, parenting, Shirley Anstis

Shirley Anstis explores the expectations, complexities and experiences that shape the Christmas season and reminds

Modern Parenting – Stepping into New Territory

25th September 202424th September 2024 Becky Wybrow 237 Views 0 Comments Black history, Faith, Modern Parenting, parenting books, prayer, Shirley Anstis

Shirley Anstis writes that, despite our individual experiences and collective Black history, parenting should be

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Careers, Change and Self-care

29th July 202418th September 2024 Becky Wybrow 264 Views 0 Comments career transition, freelancer, Seeking a career, Self-Care, Shirley Anstis, Social Media

In the ever-changing world of work, Shirley Anstis provides some useful tips for young people

They Came, They Lived, They Left A Legacy

23rd May 202423rd May 2024 Becky Wybrow 317 Views 0 Comments author, Caribbean, Christianity, Claudia Jones, Shirley Anstis, Windrush generation

Shirley Anstis explores the life, values and legacy of the Windrush Generation – Caribbean people

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Overcome Stress With Greater Self-awareness And Self-care

15th March 202415th March 2024 Becky Wybrow 319 Views 0 Comments Anxiety, mental health, modern technology, Self-Care, Shirley Anstis, stress

Shirley Anstis explains why it’s important to reduce stress in our lives and provides strategies

Black MPs, Faith, And Stepping Up

21st July 202123rd July 2021 Becky W 1175 Views 0 Comments Black and minority, Black Lives Matter, christian, COVID-19, Members of Parliament, Shirley Anstis

Over this past year, we’ve had to slow down and pay attention to ourselves and

Servant Leaders Podcast

BISHOP MIKE ROYAL - Leading and building bridges between churches and generations
Bishop Mike Royal is General Secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE), an ecumenical body that promotes Christian unity. He is the first Black person and first Pentecostal to serve in the role. He is also a part-time Forensic Mental Health Chaplain with Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and was consecrated a Pentecostal […]

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