The word Life has many meanings. It describes the journey from birth to death, and encompasses all our experiences, which form our memories. What precisely do we do with those memories?
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If you're a parent contemplating separation, or you initiated it recently, or in the distant past, I’m sure the question “If we break up, what about the kids, will they be okay?” has run through your mind many times.
A thought provoking, powerful and impactful examination of the short and long term psychological impacts on children living through a parental separation; and how to minimise them
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I’m often asked what I do for a living however someone recently asked me to describe what I do, which isn’t easy. I was reminded that we should all have an elevator pitch, a way of describing to an interested stranger that we meet in a lift. You’ve the time it takes to reach their floor to educate them.
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A negative or traumatic event activates the release of cortisol as part of our freeze fight flight response. We relive this traumatic event repeatedly both consciously and unconsciously, and the continued drip feeding of cortisol has detrimental impacts on our physical as well as emotional and mental wellbeing.
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I came across this powerful image by Alex Boya a Canadian film director and expressionist. I felt the image justifies being published in its own right but have taken the opportunity to add a commentary which provides one (of which there are many) interpretations of the inner child.
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It’s madness. Why is it we can continue to repeat unhelpful, unhealthy, unwanted patterns of behaviour, yet at the first opportunity we drop healthy and seemingly preferred behaviours as quick as you can say never again.
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The first time I heard the term “Inner Child Therapy” it conjured up dark sultry images of a disfigured abused child..
That was 13 years ago. Little did I raealise one day I would be using that very technique. It’s the foundation of Russian Doll therapy and this blog provides a rare and unique insight into the impact on one twenty something year old client.
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I met Dave several years ago though business. We were both living the high life. A few years ago, like most of us, Dave tripped off the pavement of life. I spoke to him today after hearing his Dad passed away last Tuesday. I was expecting to find Dave in the bottom of his favourite bottle. How surprised I was when we chatted, and he said he had written a blog. I read it and felt compelled to post it.
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Anxiety is the most popular search term used by those seeking mental health support. Saying “try not to worry” is our most common response. How else can we help them?
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An expansive insight into the different types of therapy and how they work. Ideal for those considering meeting a counsellor or considering a career in counselling.
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For many people the very prospect of talking about their inner thoughts and feelings brings dread and fear. One client found his expression trough art in this powerful self image.
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