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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Affiliate EAP work can be a steady, varied part of a private practice. Below I explain what EAPs are, how referrals work, typical requirements, and the real-world pros and cons from a counsellor’s perspective. What is an Employee Assistance Programme? An EAP is a confidential, employer-funded wellbeing service. Most offer a 24/7 helpline, information/advice, and
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In 2017, 90% of households in Great Britain had internet access, an increase from 89% in 2016 and 57% in 2006. We are beginning to rely on using the internet for our daily tasks – banking, music, communication etc. So why not finding support for mental health issues? You will see that they are various
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Creating a blog online is relatively easy. The fastest way is set a blog up in WordPress or Blogger. I use WordPress as I find it easy to use. I can choose my own themes, layouts and there are plenty of free plug-ins that add functionality to my blog. I have created the blog and
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Blogging for Counsellors Why create a counselling blog? Blogging for counsellors helps give clients (and other professionals) an indication of what counselling areas you specialise in and it demonstrates what you know. Blogging helps build your writing skills. It allows time for reflection. It increases your knowledge of the counselling process, different areas of
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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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Communication in relationships Communication in relationships is key to being able to get on and help resolve conflict. Most couples manage effective communication without much effort. However, those who are poor in communication are often unhappy and stuck. It puts a strain on the relationship and leads to conflict. Poor communication results in partners
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Often clients ask me whether they should practise mindfulness, or if I have any information about it. They’ve heard the buzzword but are unsure what mindfulness is and whether it would help them make positive changes in their life. The good news is that anyone can give mindfulness a try. It takes practice, but it
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Driving always allows me to think. Today was no exception. My diary had been full with clients and I was using the time on my own to process and reflect on today’s work. During this time, the song ‘This is me’ by Keala Settle (from the Greatest Showman) came onto my radio. I found the
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A book Review Working with interpreters for the first time in a psychological therapy setting sounds daunting. For me it instantly created feelings of anxiety and I thought ‘is it possible to bring a third person into the room? It would take me the counsellor into an uncomfortable setting. Surely this would affect the quality of
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