Or maybe you’re experiencing it right now. Workplace Burnout is a horrible thing to have – and it is an official thing, recognised by the WHO as an ‘occupational phenomenon’, and described as: feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job; […]
Have you experienced workplace burnout? Read Post »
Amongst all the lists of new year’s resolutions, both personal and for everyone, I read a couple of articles this new year about resolutions that really struck a chord with me. ‘New Year, Old You – it’s time to ditch those resolutions’ Philippa Perry in The Nerve https://www.thenerve.news/p/philippa-perry-new-year-resolutions-gym-membership-self-improvement ‘ The secret to being happy
New Year’s Resolutions? Read Post »
Joining an art class for the first time this year, I was looking forward to learning some new techniques. I was also hoping for connections with others and to sharing the enjoyment of drawing and painting. And I did, I got the chance to practise using some different materials, I got some great guidance from
Learning new things Read Post »
I self-published a couple of books in the last year or so, but have been reluctant to actually advertise them, even though I have had good feedback about them. I am finally challenging myself to be brave, and so here I am, sharing information about the books and how you can buy them. My Therapy
Books (by me) that might help Read Post »
Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be constantly in the news – and AI for therapy is popping up in my newsfeed regularly. I’m interested in AI, which for me includes wondering about how it might replace me, a therapist, and what a human therapist can offer that an AI can’t. Thus, this article –
A.I. Therapist vs Human Therapist Read Post »
I recently completed a training course all about ADHD and supporting adult clients with ADHD. While the main focus was on adults, one module was about ADHD in children, and how to support them through school. As I was listening, the speaker noted that a lot of children who would now be diagnosed with A.D.H.D.
Counselling and ADHD Read Post »
Sometimes a change in the season can spark old memories and the feelings associated with them. Autumn is definitely here up in Edinburgh. Over half of the leaves on the lime trees on my street have changed colour to a yellowy-gold, and even though it has been sunny, it has also been cold, and the
Season’s greetings Read Post »
I just heard my first reference to Christmas – someone saying it’s only a few months away, so they are starting planning for it now. As well as a feeling of surprise that so much of this year has already passed, I also noticed a feeling of ‘under pressure’. I’m not someone who does a
Under pressure – deadlines and me. Read Post »
If you’ve done any research (and by research I might just mean googling) about mental health, you’ll probably have seen the advice to ‘do meditation’. You might be aware that meditating regularly can really benefit us in many different ways, and you might want to enjoy some of these benefits yourself. But – like so
Getting started with meditation when you don’t expect to enjoy it Read Post »
The whole process of starting counselling is really daunting. If it’s your first time, you might be wondering how to start counselling. Read on for information about what you can expect: A good place to look for a counsellor is the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and that’s because the counsellors on this
Starting Counselling Read Post »
I was out for a walk this morning, and had what felt like a confrontation. It went well, but I felt awful afterwards, and that got me thinking… My confrontation this morning was with a stranger, it went well – in the sense we both understood each other and reached a kind of agreement, and
Managing Confrontation Read Post »
Depending on where you are in the world, you might currently be enjoying springtime. Here in Edinburgh the days are already so much longer and lighter, nearly all the trees are in bud if not in leaf, and seedlings are sprouting all over the place. What impact does all this activity, new life and energy
Feelings at Springtime Read Post »