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by Dr Carol Newall

2020, a year in review: Dr Carol Newall

We've asked some Community of Practice members to tell us about what 2020 has meant to them. Some things may surprise you...

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The Status Symbol of Being ‘Busy’ Comes at a Cost to Our Wellbeing
The Status Symbol of Being ‘Busy’ Comes at a Cost to Our Wellbeing
Dr Carol Newall

I was called in by my Head of Learning and Teaching to discuss my ‘workload’ recently. My first thought was “oh no, they will add more to my workload as they’ve discovered that I’ve been working under my contracted hours”.

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Exercise is not a Dirty Word
Exercise is not a Dirty Word
Dr Carol Newall

When I returned to work from maternity leave, I was struggling with weight issues and general poor health following a tough flu season. My mood also plummeted from over-work and family responsibilities.

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A Horrible Terrible No Good Very Bad Parenting Day: Vaccination Day for the Anxiety Expert
A Horrible Terrible No Good Very Bad Parenting Day: Vaccination Day for the Anxiety Expert
Dr Carol Newall

I consider myself a child anxiety expert. It’s my specialty trade in my private practice but I’ve also backed it up with published research studies.

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