Managing your mental health following retirement
The reality of transitioning into retirement can be challenging for many. The sudden shift in routine, identity, and social connections can lead to feelings of loneliness, purposelessness, or [...]
Managing your mental health in Autumn
Managing your mental health in Autumn: A guide to well-being during the shorter months. As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the vibrant colours of the leaves signal change. For many, [...]
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In Active Listening Therapies, Emotional Challenges, New Year, Personal Development, Positive Mental Health, Self Care
Posted Why your New Year resolutions will fail
As 2024 unfolds, we are drawn to the tradition of bettering ourselves, and so we begin to make plans to improve on the last year; promises that are filled with good intent, purpose, and renewal. [...]
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In Active Listening Therapies, Communication & Connections, Personal Development, Positive Mental Health, Resilience, School
Posted You are not a minion miles away from finding your confidence
To celebrate National Cinema Day, and as a reward for a successful first day at senior school, Louise and I took our son to the cinema in Newark to see the latest Minion’s film. There are [...]
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Posted What do cats and bullets have in common? Looking beyond the obvious.
In WW2, allied air force commanders became increasingly worried about the survivability and service ratio of their aircraft. They conducted research to identify the main areas of damage on each [...]
Making the best of the therapeutic process
When people seek counselling and embark on a therapeutic journey, the expectation is, transformation will happen straight away. Often this will be the case but measuring the change can be [...]
Exam results week and the change ahead for young people and their family
This week is a pivotal week for young people who – after many years of hard work – receive their GCSE and A-level results. Success has not been easy, with the last two years [...]
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In Active Listening Therapies, Corona Virus, Positive Mental Health, Self Care, Workplace Mental Health
Posted Are you a sheep dog or kitten?
It is no surprise that there is an influx of people looking for new jobs; social media sites such as LinkedIn are packed with enthusiastic pitches and CV’s from very capable people who [...]
When life gets tough, embrace the C-Word: Change
Week two of the lock down; life is very different to how it was a month ago. For anyone struggling with their mental health, the thought of not being able function normally can be disturbing. [...]