Why War and Conflict are False ‘Causes’
Who is ‘right’ and who is ‘wrong’ and why will people go to any level to demonstrate a viewpoint?
Keeping Teens Safe Online
Please read and share this helpful infographic for keeping teens safe online. The data is useful anywhere around the world for challenges that simply must not be ignored! Some surprising figures to consider!
Do you care what the counsellor looks like before booking?
I was intrigued by a discussion within a group on Linkedin this week. A therapist asked if the group thought that publicly displaying a counsellor’s image was “tacky or useful“? [Read more…]
Divorced at 40 and Loving Life
I’m pleased to share this observational commentary relating to divorced women – now coined as ‘Sindies’! Our guest author, Muna Saleem is an associate solicitor with Family Law Firm, Crisp & Co and an accredited member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel. She practices in all areas of private family law including divorce and financial remedy applications, financial settlements, cohabitee disputes, as well as children matters such as Child Arrangement Orders and international relocation applications. Do read, share and leave your comments on what may be a contentious piece. [Read more…]
Why Learning Mindfulness Can Hurt Us
Mindfulness is once again, big news! This explanation, via Wikipedia, goes some way for those who are intrigued by all the talk to explaining it’s origins and variations. Read on to learn why unguided mindfulness practise can hurt!
How giving up can make you a success!
Just let go!
But that doesn’t fit in with what we’ve always been taught, does it? [Read more…]
Mindful Thinking Leads to Right Outcomes
What is Right Thinking? Right thinking will contain elements of compassion for self and others. It will seek to offer only goodwill, rather than harm.
Living with Anxiety – Day 5
A huge ‘thank you’ to Sarah, and all the authors for contributing their poignant yet inspiring accounts of living with anxiety through this week.
Sarah, who runs No Longer a Problem, based in the North East of England found success in hypnotherapy for her generalised anxiety disorder. She illustrates a key point; to consider various offerings when searching for your key to reducing your anxiety. Inevitably there are counsellors, hypnotherapists and psychiatrists who, within their sector, as less suitable to the individual they meet so it is crucial to remain open-minded and try not to judge and generalise some experiences that are necessary to know what does work for you – as well as what doesn’t.
I see anxiety more than any other single psychological manifestation in clients I meet. So it is an honour to learn more from these sharing and wonderful individuals this week.
Living with Anxiety – Day 4
Catherine provides a young voice and a touching account as our wonderful guest author for Day 4 of this week long series. She is courageous in sharing her story and I found when reading this account, whilst preparing it for publication, a number of thoughts and emotions. I felt incredible compassion but also a sense of hope – that with the determination Catherine holds, she will continue to grow trust in the world.
Hey, so I’m Catherine, 21 years old and I suffer with anxiety, depression and bits of other mental health issues! I’m going to chat away about my anxiety, just how it affects me in every area of my life. Anxiety, something that we ALL experience at some point; before a first date, before a job interview etc. But someone like me who has anxiety, experiences that 24/7. [Read more…]
Living with Anxiety – Day 3
Claire Heard is our guest author for day 3 of this week long series. This is a wonderful story from Claire which I hope illustrates how, when we find keys that work for us as unique individuals, we can become less like victims – to that which doesn’t serve us. It is natural for us to fight any pain, but mindfulness can provide for levels of acceptance to reduce the impact of that pain. [Read more…]