: About Me

Psychologist and Counsellor specialising in relationships (how to maintain healthy relationships, signs of abusive relationships, break ups, how to communicate effectively...) and self actualisation.

Mandy Kloppers is the Author of "Destination Delinquency?". Single Mum, Entrepreneur. Founder of Text-Tonic. (the UK's first interactive text-based advice service).

Based in Horsell, Surrey.

My passion is ...

connecting with others, sharing mutual understanding,figuring out patterns in human behaviour

I know too much about ...

nothing - I never stop learning.

My childhood ambition ...

to be an actress

My favorite memory ...

Coming home to a brand new bedroom. My mother had redone everything - all color coordinated. I was delighted.

Why I write ...

Cathartic, therapeutic, clears space in my head temporarily!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Martha Beck - love her books

My first job ...

Working in a men's clothing store

My best moment ...

My son was born healthy

My inspiration ...

Other people's triumphs. Music

Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Common cognitive errors in thinking

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Errors in Thinking Men are disturbed not by things but by the view they take of them - Epicetus Many of us aren't even aware of the automatic negative thoughts we have swirling around in our heads. They are formed and influenced by our childhoods, life experiences and beliefs. It's time to question their validity and check for evidence that supports them. Usually you will find there isn't much evidence to support negative thoughts (such as: I am not good enough) and there will be ample examples that refute this thought. Do you sometimes think in any of the ways listed below? If you do, it'...

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