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Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast

Dr Sian Williams discusses her transition into psychology, embracing fear, and taking action on Kaye Adams' 'How to be 60' podcast.

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Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind

Dr Sian Williams explores music's power to soothe, echo emotions, reduce anxiety & connect us in this viewpoint for the Radio Times.

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Interview with The Psychologist magazine

Dr Sian Williams discusses her 40-year journey from journalism to counselling psychology, her motivations, and training challenges. Read the

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Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

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Oxford Literary Festival and the ‘and finally..’

(March 2017) Sian Williams reflects on Oxford Lit Fest talk for 'Rise', sharing sleep hygiene tips for recovery & managing news anxiety.

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Book cover for "Rise" by Sian Williams, features sunrise graphic, orange text. Tagline: "A first-aid kit for getting through tough times."

Rise paperback hits the shelves

(Jan 2017) Paperback of Sian Williams' book 'Rise' on resilience after trauma is out now! Also, news on her ITV show 'Save Money: Lose Weigh

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Breast cancer, best friends and comedy boobs for #CancerAwarenessMonth

(Oct 2016) Sian Williams reflects on sharing her cancer story & the vital role of friendship, humour & kindness during recovery.

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Sian Williams in orange top sits by a window with a red mug, looking content. Text: "RISE: Surviving and Thriving after Trauma" by Sian Williams.

How Rise can help nurses, in a nurse’s words

(Sept 2016) Guest blog by nurse Valerie McGurk on how Sian Williams' book 'Rise' offers insights & strategies for nurses supporting trauma p

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ITN mental health champion

(Aug 2016) Sian Williams appointed ITN's first mental health champion, providing 'first aid' support & guidance for colleagues' wellbeing.

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Sermon at The School of Life

(July 2016) Sian Williams reflects on delivering a secular sermon on resilience, vulnerability & her book 'Rise' at The School of Life.

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Rise – the book launch

Sian Williams reflects on her 'Rise' book launch, sharing anecdotes on vulnerability, resilience, friendship & humour.

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Meeting Rise readers for the first time at Hay Festival

(June 2016) Sian Williams reflects on her first Hay Festival event for 'Rise', meeting readers & discussing resilience and vulnerability.

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Richard and Judy: Brave Sian Williams’ honest words will help so many women

Read Judy Finnigan's Daily Express column praising Sian Williams' 'Rise' book for its honesty, vulnerability & supportive value.

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Woman & Home publishes extracts and feature on Rise

Read a feature & extract from Sian Williams' 'Rise' in Woman & Home, focusing on trauma recovery, psychology & coping.

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My first book Rise published today

Announcing Sian Williams' first book 'Rise', blending personal story, resilience science & coping tips for tough times.

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Sian Williams joined Matthew Wright on The Wright Stuff to discuss her cancer recovery, psychology training & new book 'Rise'.

Talking about my recovery and Rise on The Wright Stuff

Sian Williams joined Matthew Wright on The Wright Stuff to discuss her cancer recovery, psychology training & new book 'Rise'.

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Speaking about Rise to Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2

Sian Williams talks to Steve Wright (BBC Radio 2) about her upcoming book 'Rise', cancer journey & psychological first aid kit.

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Why trauma is like rebuilding a shattered vase – talking on BBC 1’s The One Show

Dr Sian Williams on BBC The One Show (2016) discussing her cancer trauma, emotional recovery & the inspiration for her book 'Rise'.

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I speak to Eddie Mair about my cancer on Radio 4’s PM programme

Sian Williams joins Eddie Mair on BBC R4 PM to discuss her book 'Rise' & why she initially kept her cancer diagnosis private.

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Hello magazine interview

Read Sian Williams' interview in Hello! magazine about her book 'Rise' & learning resilience from others who survived trauma.

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Paul Woolwich and Sian Williams stand together in a cozy room. She wears a bright orange top, while he sports a light jacket. The mood is somber yet supportive.

My husband describes how he supported me through cancer in the Daily Telegraph

Paul Woolwich and Sian Williams stand together in a cozy room. She wears a bright orange top, while he sports a light jacket. The mood is somber yet supportive.

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The Science of Resilience airs on BBC Radio 4

Sian Williams presents BBC Radio 4 doc 'The Science of Resilience', based on her MSc research, personal experience & book 'Rise'.

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Getting a bit emotional talking to Fiona Philips on ITV’s Lorraine

Sian Williams joins Fiona Phillips on ITV Lorraine to discuss her book 'Rise' & how journaling aided her cancer recovery.

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Latest Insights & Articles

Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast

Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind

Interview with The Psychologist magazine

Prince William and Dr Sian Williams meet Emergency Responders to discuss Mental Wellbeing

Book

Oxford Literary Festival and the ‘and finally..’

Rise paperback hits the shelves

Breast cancer, best friends and comedy boobs for #CancerAwarenessMonth

How Rise can help nurses, in a nurse’s words

ITN mental health champion

Sermon at The School of Life

Rise – the book launch

Meeting Rise readers for the first time at Hay Festival

Richard and Judy: Brave Sian Williams’ honest words will help so many women

Woman & Home publishes extracts and feature on Rise

My first book Rise published today

Talking about my recovery and Rise on The Wright Stuff

Speaking about Rise to Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2

Why trauma is like rebuilding a shattered vase – talking on BBC 1’s The One Show

I speak to Eddie Mair about my cancer on Radio 4’s PM programme

Hello magazine interview

My husband describes how he supported me through cancer in the Daily Telegraph

The Science of Resilience airs on BBC Radio 4

Getting a bit emotional talking to Fiona Philips on ITV’s Lorraine

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