mental health

Learn to live in the here and now

The past is a realm of memories, experiences, and lessons that have shaped us into who we are today. However, dwelling on the past can become a hindrance to our personal growth and overall happiness. We forget to live in the here and now. We need to change out thinking and learn to live in …

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10 ways nature can help improve your mental health

Sunshine is finally here. The sun helps us all feel more energised and happier. The yellow fields and daffodils, allows us to start enjoying the outdoors and appreciate nature. It is helpful for us to spend more time in nature as it is a powerful resource that can help improve our mental health and well-being. Nature has been shown to have many benefits for mental health, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and promoting feelings of well-being.

Working Therapeutically with Syrian Refugees

Working Therapeutically with Syrian Refugees As part of Refugee Week,  I thought I would  share my experiences of working therapeutically with the Syrian Refugees on the Resettlement programme. This programme is based here in Sheffield with the Refugee Council. When working as a humanitarian worker, I enjoyed working with different communities.  I worked with displaced …

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Working as a counsellor for Employment Assistant Programme.

A steady income for many private counsellors is being an affiliate to an Employment Assistant Programme (EAP). UK EAPA report that 50% of employers now have support through an Employment Assistant Programme. There are many companies in Sheffield who sign up to an EAP. That is a lot of counselling! But what is an EAP and …

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Counselling and Psychotherapy Blogs 2018

Counselling Blogs 2018 Blogging has become a way for counsellors to share their thoughts, reflections and knowledge of their profession. Counselling blogs are also becoming a useful way for counsellors to market themselves. It makes them stand out. It allows counsellors to share their reflections on different counselling issues. Starting a blog needs careful consideration …

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