BLOGS & RESOURCES
Let’s Connect! – Children’s Mental Health Week 2023
Children’s Mental Health Week is back in 2023 with the theme ‘Let’s Connect’! Since its inception in 2015, the children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, has been running Children’s Mental Health Week. Their aim is to start conversations and increase the engagement...
How To Stand Up For Yourself
Throughout our lives, we are bound to find ourselves in situations where we need to stand up for ourselves. For some people, doing this comes with ease, but for others, it is extremely difficult. There are many other reasons that may have influenced your ability to...
Anger in Relationships and How to Handle it
Anger is an emotion that plays an important role in letting us know when there is a problem or something has been done that has upset us. As with all emotions, anger is powerful and, when acted on immediately or not controlled, can lead to outbursts. Anger in...
What Is Imposter Syndrome?
Feelings of inadequacy affect all of us at some point or another. Sometimes we may feel that we don’t deserve the good things that come into our lives or the success we achieve. Occasional feelings of inadequacy are normal and a part of life. However, if these...
Why, What & How To Stop Overthinking
With thoughts flitting in and out of our minds all day long, we can sometimes get overwhelmed by the sheer quantity. At other times, we connect to a specific thought or subject, and it can mill about our brains for an extended period of time, changing and growing....
What Is The Difference Between Coaching And Counselling?
Taking care of your mental health is extremely important and has many short-term and long-term benefits. Both counselling and coaching can be very valuable for anyone who wants to improve their mental health and personal life, but do you know the difference between...
What Is Your Comfort Zone & Is It Time To Leave It?
Settling into a comfortable psychological state can give you time to rest and recharge when you’ve been overexerting yourself or feeling overwhelmed. It can be a good space to take a beat and readjust to life and yourself. However, there is a reason why people say...
What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? How Do You Overcome It?
During the autumn and winter months, it’s normal to feel a little down - after all, the warm summer months are gone, and there are only cold, grey days looming. However, if you find yourself feeling down most of the time and can’t seem to keep yourself motivated like...
What Are Post-Holiday Blues? How Do You Overcome Them?
For many people, the holiday season is a time of excitement and anticipation. But for some, it can be a hard time where people experience loneliness and sadness. Either way, it’s a time of heightened emotions. After the holidays have come to a close and you return to...
What Is A Circadian Rhythm? How Does It Affect Sleep?
Circadian rhythms are present across many forms of life, and humans are no exception. These rhythms, or cycles, regulate many of the body’s functions, such as our sleep. They are influenced by various factors, which, at times, can result in disruptions and other...
What Are The Different Types Of Stress?
Stress is a very common reaction to both internal and external challenges. Rare is the adult who does not experience some form of stress at least once a week. Therefore, the important questions are: What type of stress are you experiencing, how does it affect you, and...
Can Marriage Counselling Help My Relationship?
Marriage counselling is extremely valuable, whether you’re a newlywed who wants to work towards a long and fulfilling marriage or are experiencing difficulties with a partner you’ve been with for many years. Contrary to popular belief, this form of counselling is not...