When Therapy Ends: Why Goodbyes Matter We don’t talk about endings enough and this is especially the case in therapy. When you start therapy sessions, there’s often a sense of urgency, hope, or overwhelm. You’re focused on getting through something, … Continue reading →
It’s Obvious, Isn’t It? Is this a question, a statement or a deflection from talking in more detail about a problem or issue? Many of my clients, both adults and children, often say something along these lines. When someone says, … Continue reading →
Yes, I know! I’ll huff and I’ll puff and all that. You may remember the characters from your childhood, or indeed you may have regaled the tales to your children, or they have watched them immortalised by Walt Disney. We … Continue reading →
The phrase “every day is a school day” means that learning is a continuous process throughout life, not just confined to formal education or school. It suggests that we can always gain knowledge and experience from various interactions and situation. … Continue reading →
I’ve done something recently that I have not done in ages! Knitting! Whilst in a coffee shop a few weeks ago, I happened to bump into two women who had kids at the same time as me. We chatted about … Continue reading →
That’s right, she didn’t buy cleaning cloths of any description because she was from the ‘make do and mend’ generation. There were so many things I now admire that I learned spending time with her and my Grandad, and it … Continue reading →
Let’s face it there does seem quite a lot to be worried about recently. The cost-of-living crisis, war and conflict, the NHS services in crisis, road and travel problems, our schools and education, the growing violence in society to name … Continue reading →
In the past, at this time of year, I have been inundated with requests for help with a variety of problems. Things like stopping smoking, losing weight, being more organised, getting healthier, reducing stress, sorting out relationships, getting a new … Continue reading →
Practical ways to reduce stress at Christmas. In the past, at this time of year, I have been inundated with requests for help with a variety of problems. Things like stopping smoking, losing weight, being more organised, getting healthier, reducing … Continue reading →
Recently I saw a person wearing an image of a house of cards on the back of a hoodie. The garment itself was black so the colours of the cards standing in formation were striking. I commented that I liked … Continue reading →