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A teen is arrested. His family unravels. But should students be watching this in class? Episode 1 of "Adolescence" kicks off my video series on trauma and teaching through film. Watch here ... #education #classroommedia #traumainformed #Adolescencea #robertkostherapy

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“Some clients feel ready to open up about sensitive issues right away. Others prefer to take their time—and that's completely fine. #Therapy is about moving at your own speed.”: buff.ly/WA0fzar #therapists #ChronicPain #MentalHealthMatters #healing by @robertkosparis.bsky.social

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What happens when our family stories are no longer in our language? New blog post on memory, forests, and the metaphors we carry without knowing: The Rootless. www.robertkostherapy.com/l/the-rootle...

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Just in time for Tupac’s birthday (16 June): my new video “Racist Boomer Meets Tupac: A ChatGPT Story” unpacks unconscious racism, memory, and the weird power of language. 🎥 youtu.be/5RC0F5hBfWE

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Ever felt off but didn’t know why? You’re not alone. Alexithymia is the struggle to understand or express emotions—common in trauma, neurodivergence, and modern masculinity. Here’s what it looks like in real life—and what you can do about it: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/understand...

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Fans don’t just cheer, they protect the myth. In sport, as in politics and media, admiration is confused with allegiance. Remember how long people defended Lance Armstrong? When myths crack, we often double down on belief rather than accept loss. What comforting stories do we still cling to?

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A national treasure you can still hear: the Musée de la Musique has a 17th-century harpsichord that’s played in live performances. History doesn’t sit still — it plays on. The French understand that preserving culture also means using it: protecting the past, and staying in dialogue with it.

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New blog: “Positive Communication: A Simple Shift That Can Transform Your Relationship.” It’s not about sugar-coating—it’s about being clear. Especially when emotions are high. 🧠 Read more here: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/positive-c...

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Not a sports person, but I love a good revenge story — especially when it’s political. West Indies cricket in the 70s wasn’t just about winning. It was about shaking off colonial shame. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ3p... #FireInBabylon #CricketHistory

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Cine-concert for Alice Guy. Eight silent films, live music by women, and the best cinema hall in Paris. Alice Guy made 700+ films. She was the first woman filmmaker. But history forgot her. It felt like the past was speaking. www.cinematheque.fr/seance/43356...

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My therapy practice is in the 20th — Paris’s secret village. Cobblestones. Art deco churches. Local cafés. Creative energy that isn’t trying too hard. Just 20 mins from Châtelet but feels like a world apart. Come for the therapy, stay for the neighbourhood.

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Not in crisis, but thinking about starting therapy? One tip: choose your moment. A well-timed start saves time, energy, and money. Watch the full video: "How to Save Time & Money in Therapy" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOH3...

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UK prisons are in crisis—years of public service cuts have made rehab impossible. We all pay the price when systems fail the vulnerable. This isn’t about politics—it’s about the kind of society we want to live in. 📺

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By popular request: my YouTube therapy videos are now on Spotify as a video podcast 🎙️ Same content, new platform—first intro episode is live now.

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Mother’s Day brings a mix of gratitude, grief, and everything in between. This blog honours all those experiences — and includes gentle reflection activities if the day feels tender. Read & reflect: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/mothers-da... #MothersDay #ChosenFamily #TherapyThoughts

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To the mothers who loved well—thank you. You shaped the world. To those whose mothers couldn’t love them—because of trauma, illness, or pain—I see you. The journey to accept is long, and your strength in facing it deserves recognition too. Sending love — however Fête des Mères lands for you. 💛

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I talk about my bumpy ride with traditional French classes, the emotional side of language learning, and how therapy + music + real-world French changed everything. For anyone navigating life abroad, language shame, or feeling stuck. youtu.be/Dpvw2WMcgBg #ExpatLife #LearningFrench

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I've long supported cannabis legalisation—for freedom, public health, and justice. But support doesn’t mean ignoring risks. This video by Josef Witt-Doerring is a thoughtful take on the mental health impacts of heavy use. Worth a listen. 🎧

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Do you find yourself going along with others to keep the peace? My new blog post looks at why people-pleasing shows up, what it can cost you, and how to reconnect with your own wants and needs. Read here: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/stop-peopl... #therapy #selfawareness #expatlife

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Street artists shape public spaces with care and meaning. Instead of erasing what’s there — they build on it. Urban Art Fair 2025 made me think how, therapy does too. We work with what’s already inside of us, drawing out the parts that need light and breathing room: a form of creative restoration.

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When I write therapy blog posts, I switch up spaces to spark new thoughts—desk for focus, cafés for energy, and bed with rave lights for full creativity mode. Neurodivergent or not, the right setup can unlock your truest voice. #TherapistLife #NeurodivergentWorkspaces

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Do therapists ever get bored? In my new video, I explore this question from both personal and professional angles—and the answers might surprise you. 🎥 Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CwX... #TherapyTalk #MentalHealth #Boredom #SelfReflection

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Whenever I need a lift, I turn to music—it’s my medicine. This live set by Cloud Cult is raw, hopeful, and full of wonder. Huge thanks to @KEXP for bringing magic like this into the world (and always nailing the mix). 🎧

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New blog post: On autobiographies, identity & the ways we make sense of life. There’s a free reflection worksheet too to explore your own story while reading someone else’s. 📖 Read & download here: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/autobiogra... #Therapy #Autobiography #MentalHealth #SelfReflection

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“It took a long time to be able to write about Jan. I think what was stopping me was the sense of finality. Jennifer and Nancy died before their mother, multiplying one of the worst agonies a person can endure by a factor of two. And now the mother is gone.” www.rogerebert.com/mzs/remember...

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Cold air, stony ground, and stillness at Étretat — so different from the beaches I knew growing up in Australia. Yet grounding in a way I didn’t expect. Therapy can be like that too: surprising, challenging, and deeply reconnecting. #therapy #expatlife

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Why I love Paris: cycling 🚲 Two years ago I swapped my metro card for a bike—and haven’t looked back. Strikes pushed me into it, but now I’m hooked. It’s fast, compact, and (surprisingly) fun once you learn the traffic rhythm. Would you trade public transport for two wheels?

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One year ago today, I said goodbye to my cat. He started life on the streets of Singapore and came to Paris, here during therapy sessions and quiet moments alike. Many clients benefited from the peaceful presence he brought. From street cat to co-therapist, his journey was one of quiet magic. 🐾

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A client recommended this interview with Phylicia Rashad—what a find. She speaks with such presence about her life, career, and work at Howard University. A grounding voice in the legacy of The Cosby Show. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRY4...

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Was invited to this AI exhibition at Le Jeu de Paume … not sure it has many answers, but it asks profound questions …

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Sitting by an open window to cool off in my sweltering Paris Airbnb, I suddenly get brained by a hailstone the size of a radish.

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Is your 30s the most unhappy decade of your life? Let’s talk about why—and why that might be okay. 🎥 New video from a therapist in Paris www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv5L... #MentalHealth #LifeInYour30s #TherapistOnYouTube #Adulthood

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Representation matters. A Thai woman’s post on The White Lotus got me thinking. Not about the show (haven’t seen it), but the tropes I’ve seen too often in Western media about Southeast Asia. 👎 Exoticism 👎 Flat characters 👎 Colonial gaze Check the post 👇 www.instagram.com/p/DIeQUZ-SvW...

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Learning French in France broke me a little... then rebuilt me. 🇫🇷💬 New blog: the emotional rollercoaster of learning a language as an expat, and how I turned things around. Link + early-days-in-France photos here 👉 www.robertkostherapy.com/l/learning-f... #ExpatLife #LanguageLearning #Therapy

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From an upcoming YouTube video about what in Australia is called “casual racism” … Check out my channel. I make content that is all about making serious subjects approachable for everyone. ❤️ youtube.com/@robertkosth...

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RIP Virginia Giuffre. A fierce fighter for justice who stood up when few would. Her courage gave hope to so many who had been abandoned in their darkest moments. Thank you for making the world better — your fight mattered, and it still matters. 🕊️

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Legalise it. But talk about it, too. New blog post on cannabis, mental health, and finding a reasonable middle ground. Includes reflection questions for anyone using or affected by it. 👉 www.robertkostherapy.com/l/cannabis-m... #cannabis #mentalhealth #therapy

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Olivier Derivière, musician behind games like Assassin’s Creed IV and A Plague Tale:Innocence, geeking out about his favourite titles. It’s a wholesome reminder of the importance of passion, humility and love for your craft. He cherishes even his flops. 🔗 Video:

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“How long did it take you to settle in?” New video: unpacking the expat emotional journey — the highs, the crashes, and the identity shifts that come with living abroad. 🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMDS... #ExpatLife #TherapyAbroad #CultureShock #MentalHealth #ParisTherapist

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Things have been busy chez moi recently between launching my YouTube channel as part of a wider effort to release high quality content for those curious about therapy. And so, this weekend, I’M TAKING A BREAK to enjoy this glorious spring weather Paris is having this year. #selfcare

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In this new blog post, I interview Nis, an Indian expat living in France, who shares what led him to begin therapy and how it’s transformed his inner world, his relationships, and his hopes for the next generation. www.robertkostherapy.com/l/indian-exp...

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Feeling proud of a video I shot for my YouTube channel. This will be coming out mid next month and for now there’s already over an hour worth of video up for the moment: youtube.com/@robertkosth...

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“I felt dangerously invincible…” In my latest video, I reflect on a story in @theguardian.com about thrill-seeking, ADHD, ego, and the pressure many of us feel to push past our limits; even when we know better. youtu.be/UZhysgEzaw8?... #TherapistReflections #ADHD #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth

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After a catastrophic haircut, I decided to try the bald life. And I’ve got to say, I quite like it!

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Exciting News: I’m launching a brand new monthly therapy newsletter – sharing reflections, tips for mental wellbeing, and thoughtful insights from my work as a therapist here in Paris. Let’s stay connected on this journey. dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/143700...

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My latest blog post explores the cultural suppression of female anger, the emotional toll it takes, and how reclaiming it might actually be a form of healing. www.robertkostherapy.com/l/finding-po... Let’s talk about anger—not as a problem to fix, but as a signal worth listening to.

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New Vid: Why Expats Struggle in Paris — A Therapist’s Perspective www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFm... If you’re an expat in Paris—or considering a move—you might find it helpful. And if you’ve had your own experiences in Paris, I’d love to hear about them. #ParisLiving #TherapistInParis #LifeAbroad

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In my latest blog post, I explore how emotional transparency strengthens your bond and practical steps to improve communication with your partner: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/improve-em... #CouplesTherapy #EmotionalCommunication #Relationships #MentalHealth #Therapist

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Loved Hard Truths so much that I've been recommending it my many of my clients, along with a reflection guide designed to deepen engagement with the film’s themes. You can find it on my website: www.robertkostherapy.com/l/hard-truth...

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