May 12, 2021
8 Tips to Bring Emotional Intelligence into Work
“Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups”, by Vanessa Urch Druskat and Steven B. Wolff says that Emotional Intelligence ( EI) is the element the underlies the effectiveness of successful teams. Successful teams are happier and more productive. Less time is taken off work through stress, the bottom line is improved. This blog may of interest: […]
May 05, 2021
8 ways to build your teenager’s self esteem
When teenagers feel good about themselves they are better equipped to develop: the confidence to make the right choice about people and situations the resilience to about cope with stressful situations and bounce back when things go wrong (Anxiety Workbook) the inclination to stick at things when they become a bit tricky There are […]
April 12, 2021
Identifying and addressing the signs of stress in your remote working team
Remote Working is Complex It’s quite challenging to spot the signs of stress in a colleague or employee at the best of times, but now that much corporate communication is done behind screens this has become even more tricky. However, even if you’re not in the same space it is possible to pick up on […]
March 20, 2021
How Can You Be Happy Again?
How Can You Be Happy Again? The implies that you were in the past, happy. What has changed in your life to make you feel unhappy? A good starting point is to look first at the question: Does happiness Exist? Yes happiness does exist but possibly not in the way we have come to understand […]
March 02, 2021
Help! My University Child is Stressed!!!
How can I help my University child? It can be an emotional journey when your child (now an adult but always your child) leaves for University Transitions into the Fall. Seeing your child head off with most of their belongings can leave some parents bereft for a while. This marks an end to an era. […]
February 12, 2021
Might I have Childhood Trauma?
Early Childhood Trauma…Me? You may instinctively say….. No….I can’t have…. I have resolved all of my childhood issues….I have had therapy numerous times before.. I am too old to let childhood issues bother me This is just an excuse for my/others behaviour I see many clients who will say any or all of the above […]
January 27, 2021
What is Lifespan Integration Therapy?
Finding Lifespan Integration Therapy I was trained as an Integrative therapist , this blog may give more information about what this actually is, What is Integrative Counselling? In a nutshell it means that my training has given me permission and a framework within which I am encouraged to learn about all different types of therapeutic […]
January 26, 2021
What is Integrative Counselling?
Integrative Counselling is?… That is a very good question! I decided to retrain as a therapist some years ago. I looked at all of the different courses available and opted for a Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling at a local college. I love a bit of research but looking back, I did not research […]
November 24, 2020
10 Xmas 2020 Coping Tips!
10 Xmas 2020 Coping Tips! The Christmas period can be a stressful time of year, especially in COVID times! (Living Through COVID ) ? This year we may try to make a choice to either create new memories & traditions or attempt to remain true to our old ways of celebrating. (Anxiety Workbook ). There has been […]
Love & Misunderstandings at Christmas!
Love & Misunderstandings at Christmas! We are human. We love. We care, We get it wrong! This Christmas period is more complex than probably any other in our lifetimes ( 10 Xmas Coping Strategies! Be At Your Best!) Christmas can be a tinder box of emotions in more normal times but this year there are […]
