Make a Happiness Jar
The Happiness Jar by Jen Does anyone know about the happiness jar idea? It could be called a mindfulness jar, or a joy jar. It is normally started on new years day, It is an excellent way to try keep you and your household ok. In these challenging times we are having to create a […]
Mindfulness, The Frame and The Power of Art for Wellbeing
Mindfulness, The Frame and The Power of Art for Wellbeing. In this blog, I will pull together several theories used in Art Psychotherapy to discuss a way in which making art can be a powerful method to contribute to your wellbeing. I will end with an exercise so you can try your own art practice. […]
The Voice of our Inner Child: a Pathway to Recovery
The Voice of our Inner Child: a Pathway to Recovery. I first became interested in the idea of inner child while I was working on a piece of creative writing 20 years ago. I had started to write a semi-autobiographical account about my childhood in South Africa. In the story, the main character’s life is […]
STAYING OK
STAYING OK. It’s Mother’s Day and Are you Ok? I write as my two daughters sit on the sofa on their screens, one 19 year old texting at lighting speed and one five year old on her big sister’s DS (remember those?) We are waiting for take away. We have not left the house in […]
How are you feeling? by Nisha Sky
How are you feeling? It’s difficult to feel past the pain and fear currently being caused by Covid-19 when the main images are of suffering, stock-piling and social isolation. Each mention of Corona creates a little ripple of anxiety in the communities of friends, family, and businesses. Uncertainty hasn’t been felt or experienced this way […]
What is mental health first aid?
What is mental health first aid? Mental health first aid is a training programme that was designed in 2000 in Australia by Betty Kitchener and Anthony jorm. It has now spread all over the world (no joke intended here). It is a programme that teaches people from many different jobs, backgrounds and walks of life […]
Ten tips for clients when doing online counselling
Ten tips for clients when doing online counselling. Online Counselling Tips. I have been a client with online counselling for a while, and also I am a counsellor! So I thought I would share some tips on how to get the best out of your online therapy sessions, some points are relevant for in-person sessions […]
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