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As Winter Approaches…. – November 20159. November, 2015|Blog, Uncategorized|No commentsThe importance of looking after ourselves is a priority as the days shorten and winter approaches. Viruses and bugs are rife and the lack of sunlight affects many people. So, how to cope and remain healthy, both in mind and body?
Hopefully by focusing on our wellbeing it will be a healthy and happy winter.
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What is Personality Disorder? – September 201514. September, 2015|Blog, Uncategorized|No commentsPersonality disorder can be difficult to define as the way we behave – and appear with different people – can vary depending on the situation we are in, for example, at work, at home. Research shows up to 1 in 5 people might have a personality disorder and it can result in depression, drug taking or alcoholic problems. Those with personality disorder tend to find it difficult to:
Personality disorder can be caused by upbringing (physical/sexual abuse in childhood, violence in family, parents who drink too much); early problems (severe aggression, disobedience and repeated temper tantrums can be a sign in childhood); triggers (drugs, alcohol, problems with family/partner, money problems, anxiety, depression/other mental health problems, important events, stressful situations). Those with borderline or emotionally unstable personality disorder can display the following:
How can Personality Disorder be treated?
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The Therapeutic Relationship – July 20158. July, 2015|Blog, Uncategorized|No commentsWhatever theory or theories the counsellor uses when practising, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the therapy process. It is important that the counsellor and client can work together engaging with each other in a relationship of mutual respect and trust. Not much work will be achieved if this does not exist. At times, a client may never have had a relationship of this nature and it will take time for this to develop. As in life, sometimes the counsellor and client will be unable to work together. On the one hand this needs to be acknowledged by either or both of them and perhaps refer the client onto another counsellor. However, on the other hand, this may be an opportunity that opens up a whole new field of possibilities to work with as the client learns how to handle a difficult relationship, drawing on past experiences and giving them confidence in how to cope in the future. Regular reviews and checking in all assist in the development of the therapeutic relationship and ensure the client’s goals are met. There may be clues as to how this process is going if the client is often late, for example. By bringing it into the room, there is hopefully time to discuss and explore what is going on which all is part of building up the alliance between counsellor and client.
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Self Harm – May 201512. May, 2015|Blog, Uncategorized|No commentsSelf harm can take many forms: cutting, overeating, overexercising, to name a few. It is a way of expressing emotional pain and distress which is unbearable. For those who self harm, it can be a form of control over the body and often as a result of anger. In counselling, it is important to do the following:
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Insomnia: The Curse of Not Sleeping – March 201512. May, 2015|Blog, Uncategorized|No commentsAt some point in our lives most people can have trouble sleeping whether it is due to stress, illness or having a young baby. Sleep deprivation is like a form of torture – with little or no sleep, our bodies cannot function properly leaving us open to catching the latest bug or virus doing the rounds and affecting our concentration. So how can we sleep?
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