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Practical articles on mental health, GGZ waiting lists, the difference between coaches and psychologists, music therapy and how to handle stress, anxiety and grief.

Coach or psychologist

7 min read

Coach or psychologist? 7 differences you should know

A coach is not a lesser psychologist and a psychologist is not a pricier coach. They do different things. 7 differences, and when to choose which.

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Music therapy

7 min read

How music helps with grief: a music therapist explains

Grief isn't a problem you solve — it's something you learn to carry. Why music works exactly where words fall short.

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Mental health

8 min read

10 burn-out signals you should not ignore

Burn-out rarely starts with collapse. It starts with small signals you felt three months earlier. Here are the ten most important.

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Mental health

7 min read

How do I stop ruminating at night? 7 techniques that actually work

It's 02:30. You've been awake two hours. Your head is doing what it wasn't allowed to do all day — think everything at once. Here's how to stop it, tonight and the next.

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Specific topics

7 min read

Highly Sensitive (HSP): myths and facts — what does the science say?

HSP gets sold as a superpower or dismissed as a self-diagnosis trend. The truth sits in between. A sober explanation.

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Waiting list & GGZ

7 min read

GGZ waiting list: 5 alternatives available right now

Average wait for a first GGZ intake is 14 weeks. Here are 5 ways to start today — no referral, no waiting.

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Music therapy

6 min read

Music therapy: what it actually is — and who it works for

Not yoga with a soundtrack. Not music lessons. Music therapy is a recognised treatment — explained by a music therapist in training.

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Music therapy

6 min read

What music helps with anxiety? (and what makes it worse)

Not every "calm" track actually calms. A music therapist on what the science says — and what you can try tonight.

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