In this blog series I’ll outline some steps you can do to start feeling more in control over your stress again. This blog series is really a small course you can try at home. But as always please reach out for help if you need it. If you have any medical issues then please seek… Read More A 5 Step Plan To Help With Stress. (Part 1)
Research has shown that positivity can lead to a wide range of beneficial outcomes for our mental and physical health. Research also tells us that emotional happiness comes from boosting our self-esteem and challenging our negative thoughts. It has also shown that happiness precedes and predicts positive outcomes rather than just being a simple result… Read More 2 Ideas To Help Create More Positivity.
There is an ever increasing pressure and stress placed on children and teens. Although we can’t protect them fully from everything that they may experience we can teach them skills to deal with them. These skills are better coping strategies that give them resilience in the face of adversity and stress. What is Resilience? If… Read More 2 Tips To Help Build Resilience In Children.
With everything we are exposed to it’s no surprise that our self-confidence takes a knock. As women we may be particularly at risk of losing our self-confidence. We are taught from a young age to put others before ourselves. We are also bombarded on so many levels by examples of how women should appear. No… Read More 2 Tips To Help Build Your Self-Confidence.
What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is less severe than major depression but can last longer, often for at least two years or more. The condition affects more women than men and may affect children as well as adults. PDD can occur with major depressive episodes at times. The symptoms of PDD… Read More Persistent Depressive Disorder.
Journaling and gratitude have both been shown to have huge benefits for our mental and physical health. Research shows that they support stress management and help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. They have also been shown to benefit asthma, arthritis, our immune system and other physical health conditions. Journaling improves cognitive functioning and allows our right brain to create… Read More 2 Tips To Boost Your Mental Health.
Many factors can contribute to when and why someone develops perfectionism. It may start in childhood, teen years or as an adult. It may stem from frequent fears surrounding disapproval from others or from feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Exactly what causes perfectionism isn’t known but it is thought to be a learnt behaviour as… Read More What Are The Implications Of Perfectionism?
Research teaches us that getting creative is good for our mental and physical health. It has been shown to increase self-confidence, decrease our stress levels, decrease risks of burn out and depression to name but a few. Why is this important? As psychologists we are now seeing an increase in stress and burnt out in adults.… Read More Connecting Through Creativity With Your Children.
Warning: If you have been raised in an authoritarian home you might find reading this blog upsetting. It may cause flashbacks also. If you find this is the case then please use discretion, stop reading and reach out for professional support. Have you ever wondered what the consequences were for you if you were raised… Read More Were You Raised By Parents Who Were Too Strict?
We all seem to have that never ending to do list. The one where we are always last, in fact we never seem to get on the list at all. It’s particularly problematic list for perfectionists and people pleasers. But we can all be guilty of creating a never ending to do list. Why do… Read More Do You Have A Not To Do List?
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