“For fast acting relief try slowing down” — Lilly Tomlin 1. Slow Down Get comfortable, Silence your mind and take 3 deep breaths – So if after taking 3 breaths you notice any anxiety, knot or discomfort in your body then it might be a sign that it’s time for you to slow down and to check in with your body. If you find that you are more busy since being told to work from home and feeling a sense of stress, again it might be a sign you need to slow down. I have added an exercise at the end of this blog that you can try, even if its finding a mindfulness exercise that works for you, what’s important is that you notice what is happening in your body throughout the day. it’s become harder to distract during this time and all the energy that might have been stored and unnoticed for the longest time might be trying to arise now. WARNING; Mastering the skill of slowing down can result in: Greater clarity of what your needs are. Increased sense of inner peace. Motivation. Productivity. Greater control of your life! Mindfulness is a skill and requires practice even […]
OK, so you have all heard the word Sage, many of you know this word more commonly to mean something that grows from the ground, that you may use to garnish up your more popular dishes. For many centuries however, Sage has had an alternative meaning, representing inner wisdom, the pursuit of truth, the philosopher, the explorer to name a few. In fact, you may have heard of the expression to offer or give sage advice. I was told a long time ago that within all of us rests a Sage. The Sage represents the wisest part of ourselves, sometimes depending on our life experience we might assume that everyone else is right or that we need to change ourselves to become what we think others want us to be. Sometimes we forget to stop and look within ourselves to find answers. A popular Psychiatrist known as Carl Jung wrote about a concept known as Archetypes which detailed all the many aspects ourselves, – For example you may refer to Archetypes as putting on different hats – the worker me, the part of me that is a wife/husband, the part of me that is sad, critical, joyous to name a […]
Are you one of those therapists who just sit saying nothing? No, I can absolutely understand why this might be very uncomfortable, silence can be therapeutic and powerful when used in the right way. Our sessions will be a collaborative experience. I’ve had multiple mental health diagnosis over the years can you still help? In my current work as a Mental Health Coordinator I work with many individuals who have had a range of mental health diagnosis over the years, despite the diagnosis I always find my clients to be individual and unique and will work with you in an adaptable and creative way to best support your needs.There may be situations where I may not be able to work with you due to ethical reasons, for instance if you are already working with a mental health professional who is offering you psychotherapeutic support. Where are you based? I currently use a room from a charity called Escape Interventions in South Shields. What can I expect when I first see you? During the first/initial session I’ll get an understanding as to what support you need at the moment. As part of good ethical practice I will discuss with you how […]