Workplace Insights
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Practical, compassionate perspectives on mental health, work and everyday wellbeing — written by Mat for the people and teams Trio supports.
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Self-care & growth Art as Therapy: Using Creative Expression for Mental Health
Long before psychology formalised therapy, people used art, music and writing to process what words can’t hold. Why creative expression supports mental health — and simple…
Workplace Spotting Burnout in Your Team: A Manager’s Early-Warning Guide
By the time someone says “I’m burning out,” it has usually been building for months. A practical guide for managers: what burnout really is, the early-warning…
Men’s wellbeing Fatherhood and Mental Health: Supporting New and Expectant Dads
Around one in ten new fathers experiences postnatal depression — yet paternal mental health is rarely discussed. The hidden challenges of becoming a dad, and how…
Anxiety Catastrophic Thinking: Taming the “What If” Spiral
A small worry becomes the worst-case scenario in seconds. Why the mind catastrophises — and three CBT techniques to interrupt the “what if” spiral before it…
Sleep & rest Anxious Nights: Managing Racing Thoughts at Bedtime
The lights go out and the mind races. Why anxiety peaks at bedtime, and evidence-based ways to quiet racing thoughts and reclaim genuinely restful nights.
Trauma Triggers and Flashbacks: Managing Trauma Responses in Daily Life
One of the most distressing aspects of living with the aftermath of trauma is the unpredictability of triggers and flashbacks. A scent, a sound, a particular…
Workplace Toxic Work Environments: When to Stay, When to Leave, When to Seek Support
When does a hard job become a harmful one? How to recognise a toxic workplace, weigh up whether to stay or leave, and protect your mental…
Self-care & growth The Quarter-Life Search for Meaning: Finding Direction in Your Twenties
The twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life. Or so the cultural narrative insists. Yet for a significant number of young adults,…
Men’s wellbeing Modern Masculinity: Redefining What It Means to Be a Man
The old script of stoicism and self-reliance comes at a cost. What a modern, fuller masculinity can look like — and how therapy helps men find…
Anxiety Health Anxiety: When Worry About Illness Takes Over
It is entirely reasonable to pay attention to our physical health and to seek medical advice when something feels wrong. But for a significant number of…
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