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; […]
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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
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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
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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 –
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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.
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You might have heard that journaling is a good idea and that it can help support good mental health, and this sounds like something you would like to do. Maybe you have friends who say they journal, and who encourage you to do it, but you aren’t sure what ‘it’ is. Perhaps you kept a
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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
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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
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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 »
Are you about to do something hard, or maybe you’re already in the middle of doing something hard? Sometimes life just ticks along, with ups and downs, but things basically stay the same. You know what’s happening, things might not always be easy, but they are usually manageable. And other times, we find ourselves doing
Doing hard things. Read Post »
Making the decision that you are going to start counselling can feel pretty huge. You’re ready to try something that could help you feel better and enjoy life more – and there are only a few more steps to go: You might have a personal recommendation of a counsellor, or you might have heard a
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The start of a new year can be an exciting time – there might be a feeling of a fresh start, anticipation of adventures to come and hope for better times ahead. For the first few days of a new year, you might even be feeling refreshed and energised if you’ve been able to have
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