Last year, I attended complex trauma training delivered by Dzmitry Karpuk, which focused on stage 1 of Herman’s three stage model of trauma recovery and described ways of ensuring safety and stabilisation in the counselling room. I was curious about learning new ways to work with trauma. Although I am an experienced counsellor, my exposure […]
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Do you need tools to manage your anxiety? Wouldn’t it be great if, at times when you want to avoid situations or people, you could pick out a tool to help you? Imagine that when anxiety strikes, you try a technique and it eases that anxious feeling. You can then get on with your life,
Stop drinking alcohol – mental health benefits and more Decision to stop drinking Nearly two years ago, I decided to stop drinking alcohol. I read about a friend who had given up drinking (with whom I’d had a few merry nights) and the positive impact it had on her life. From this, I decided I
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Time to Talk day. Grab a cup of tea and let’s talk about mental health. Jess Glynne’s words in Thursday inspires me to tackle mental health.
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Do you find you often feel stressed? Are your nights disrupted with poor sleep? Is your mind often thinking about too many things. Then STOP. It sounds as though you are stressed. Below are eight helpful ways of dealing with stress. Active change can help you build a happier life for yourself.
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