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. [...]
How to remain positive in times of crisis
It is fair to say that the state of the country – and indeed the world – is changing every day. The onset of sanctions, quarantines and a constant bombardment of rolling news is [...]
Who is responsible for workplace mental health – Employer or employee?
Employee sickness is a huge concern for managers and company owners. Poorly staff will have an obvious impact on productivity and ultimately this will dent company finances – not only do [...]
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week & we must take it seriously
When people discuss mental health, it is normally assumed that it relates to adults. This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and last Thursday was National Child Carer Day. Taking our [...]
Help yourself before helping others
There is a reason why – in the airline safety laminate – it tells you that in an emergency you must put your oxygen mask on first before helping children. It may sound unethical to [...]
New Year, New Location, New You
With Christmas and New Year festivities firmly behind us, a new year and a new decade is well under-way. This is the first week that Active Listening Therapies has operated in two locations, with [...]
Professional therapy in Newark and Nottingham
2019 was a year of positive change; after five years of training Duncan achieved his advanced diploma in therapeutic counselling (from specialist counselling college Ridgeway College in Lincoln) [...]
Not everyone is feeling festive
What does Christmas mean to you? Hopefully, your thoughts will include nice food, the excitement of sharing presents and the opportunity to see family and friends. Whilst this will be a reality [...]