The Impermanence of Life
Sh*t happens! Good stuff, negative stuff and plain old mundane stuff. It’s the very fabric of life – that impermanence! Yet, we often struggle to be aware, and to accept life – and it’s constant state of flux.
The “Living with…” Series
A series of accounts from those living with challenges, primarily involving mental health, which will afford the reader an opportunity to ‘walk in the shoes’ of amazingly tenacious individuals, allowing the reader to grow their knowledge, so reducing stigma and helping to find understanding. [Read more…]
Guest bloggers and story tellers wanted!
This is a call for you – or someone you know – to share a story. Whether a seasoned author or someone who wants to share their pain (in writing); be that psychological – or physiological. #bloggerswanted
Mood Food: 4 ways I changed my diet and felt less anxious
When our moods are turbulent, the mind a whirl of anxiety, how often might we consider what we are eating and drinking – and whether this may hold a significant contributory factor? I am hugely proud to share this guest post with you. Carol Lee shares her story here – it may well shine a light on yours too! [Read more…]
That’s what I thought…
Or, was it what I thought, that led to what I was feeling?
Clare’s Law and domestic abuse
Attempts are under way to raise the profile of support for victims of domestic abuse – and of the recently introduced (UK) “Clare’s Law”
The Dichotomy of Trust
What we think about trust isn’t the sole domain of what we believe about those around – and outside of us. If we lack trust in what we experience AND and in ourselves, the impact on our emotions and behaviours, based on those cognitions can be significant. [Read more…]
Late-Stage Burnout
Following up on 10 Signs You’re Reaching Burnout, covering the topic of stress and burnout explores the latter and even more sinister effects of mental and physical burnout – along with potential strategies for a healthier way of living. [Read more…]
10 Signs You’re Reaching Burnout
Despite and perhaps, because I’m a counsellor, I am as guilty of flirting with emotional ‘burnout’ as the next person. As a sufferer myself in the past, I’ve been the whole hog. Read on to reflect how you and your experiences might be !
How do you rate NHS or Private for your mental health?
It’s controversial at times, hearing and discussing the experiences of patients or clients who’ve accessed psychological therapy services here in the UK. So what is being said? [Read more…]