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Part Three – Better Living Through the Coronavirus and Beyond

by Mike Lloyd

Anglia Counselling therapist, Mike Lloyd, shares the third of a series of posts to help inform and guide us through this difficult period.

In these uncertain times of Covid-19, social unrest, fear, and uncertainty with no end in sight we are all feeling something. But what are we feeling? 

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: communications & behaviours, depression, emotions, self awareness, stress, wellbeing

Lockdown Cabin Fever – Life in A Pandemic

by Bob Brotchie

At the time of writing, much of the planet is facing a ‘second-wave’ of Covid-19. The global economy is being challenged, the poor are getting poorer, the sick, sicker, and all our perceptions of thinking we have any level of ‘control’ are being fractured. But, is the outlook really all doom and gloom?

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: addiction, anxiety, CEN, children, communications & behaviours, counselling, Covid, depression, emotions, mental health, mindfulness

My Name Is

by Bob Brotchie

As we take our first, hesitant steps towards a ‘new normal’, Penni Osborn shares with us a poem; the sentiment of which we feel resonates not just at this time, but for all time.


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Posted in: Penni Tagged: awareness, emotions

To Everything (Turn! Turn! Turn!)

by Bob Brotchie

A heartfelt piece from one of our in-house counsellors here at Anglia Counselling, Penni Osborn, as she approaches the next decade of her life!


Oh no, the ‘big five-oh’! As my fiftieth birthday looms, I’ve found renewed wonder in the beauty of the Suffolk countryside as it makes its annual transition from summer into autumn. With views of freshly ploughed earth against a background of brooding skies and the rich crimsons, coppers and golds of the trees, autumn brings with it the opportunity to consider the changing seasons and, for me, the changes I have seen in this world, those I’ve witnessed in the lives of others, and those that I’ve personally experienced over the last five decades.

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Posted in: Penni Tagged: communications & behaviours, emotions, mental health, Penni

Happiness

by Bob Brotchie

In part three from her series introducing us to maternal mental health, Anne Marie McKinley (who is a Midwife and Birth Trauma Specialist at Afterthoughts NI) guides us through ‘happiness’ – some of the research done, how it affects our lives and how it can shape our future generations.


Happiness has been studied in many ways. One study which looked at the biological factors that influence happiness and health and concluded that both biological and health factors underlie happiness. Genetics play a role too, and have a clear and significant effect on happiness (Dfarhud et al., 2014). 1 Another study demonstrates that about 33% of the variation in human life satisfaction is explained by genetics (De Neve etal., 2012/2013). 2 [Read more…]

Posted in: Birth Trauma Tagged: emotions, happy, maternal mental health, wellbeing

Make 2019 the year you stop waiting for it to be okay!

by Bob Brotchie

As another year ends, we can be grateful.

Some, however, will not be feeling a desire to express gratitude as 2018 was yet another year of psychological pain and turbulence. They wonder if these symptoms will ever leave – and peace and non-suffering will ever come to them.

We know there will always be suffering but to what extent, is in our own hands. The world may often be chaotic, but we can remain separate from that chaos if we elect to skilfully and mindfully observe more, and judge less.

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Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: CEN, emotional trauma, emotions, mindfulness, PTSD/cPTSD, self awareness

Music Therapy: What is it and how can it help?

by Bob Brotchie

Music is a universal language and medium that is evocative, expressive, creative and therapeutic. Who couldn’t use a little music? We welcome back Will, who shares a brief overview about music therapy which is based upon his excellent 7-parter written for My Audio Sound.


Music is a universal language which means we can communicate using it regardless of the country we come from or our native tongue. Music uses emotion to connect with us, and that is why so many people have such a deep connection with it. This is one reason why music therapy is such an interesting and successful form of counselling. But, what exactly is it and how is it able to help us?

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Posted in: Guest Post Tagged: communications & behaviours, emotions, self awareness, therapy

How Dogs Can Help Improve Our Mental Health

by Bob Brotchie

From the time spent with Arthur, our rescue Lurcher, I know only too well the joy and benefits that owning a dog can have. Our guest, Will, here shares some of the benefits having a four-legged friend can have with regard to our mental health which is based upon his excellent 12-part article written for Dog Owner.


Mental health issues can affect anyone – it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do for a living. It can be hard to talk about our mental health with those closest to us, and the fear of being judged or labelled as something we are not (lazy, entitled, high strung) is often enough to deter us from fully sharing the way we feel. However, many of us have our dogs, or the option to visit one.

They offer the love, a listening ear when we need it and can benefit a myriad of mental health issues. #dogs #mhuk Click To Tweet [Read more…]

Posted in: Guest Post Tagged: emotions, managing anxiety, managing depression, mental health, PTSD/cPTSD, support

There is NO shame! #JustTalk

by Bob Brotchie

It just so happens, this joint campaign coincides with various other events worldwide as many organisations are raising awareness about suicide prevention. My aim here, is to reach out to individuals to stop and think before deciding upon any action. As you will see, or already know, this is an area close to my heart – it affects us all – myself, my peers, colleagues and friends – and yours.

 

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Posted in: Campaigns Tagged: awareness, communications & behaviours, depression, emotions, relationships

Suicide: A Permanent Fix to a Temporary Problem #JustTalk

by Bob Brotchie

I find myself yet again sadly reminded of the pain associated with learning of an individual’s death via suicide – and the effects it has on friends, colleagues, and loved ones. I don’t know why exactly, but this time the news has triggered me to consider pushing the issue even further into the public eye with #JustTalk.

Because we all still need to make further attempts to end the stigma, I’m going to demonstrate that it is safe to share, to talk, and there is no shame necessary. * May contain triggering subject matter. [Read more…]

Posted in: Emotional Wellbeing Tagged: depression, emotions, letting go, overwhelm, suicide
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8 Steps to Being Mindful

Starting today, you don’t have to muddle through life anymore – not knowing where to turn.

Imagine… having the courage to speak up, recognising unhealthy relationships, feeling calmer, relaxed and in control, and being more able to make positive and mindful decisions.

Imagine… being more focused, energised and living a more accepting life, no more sleepless nights worrying yourself into the ground, and no more toughing-it-out alone and putting on a brave face.

With our support, you can learn how to manage whatever is now troubling you, discover new choices and move forward in life.

COVID-19 Notice

We, at Anglia Counselling, are available for both online and in-person sessions and are taking the appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of our clients and therapists due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please note that if any client (or anyone they live with) are at risk from developing any C-19 symptoms, they must cancel and reschedule, as client meetings will not proceed if any doubt remains.

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