Clinical Psychologist, Tony Bates, gives insight to the importance and benefits of ‘opening up’ for our mental health in this RTE podcast https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21918524 How can counselling help? Most of us, at some time in our lives, have periods when it … Continued
As of May 18th 2020 we will begin a phased return to In Person counselling sessions. In line with the Irish Government’s “Return to Work Protocol: Covid-19 Specific National Protocol For Employers and Workers” and the NSAI “Covid-19 Workplace Protection … Continued
“This too shall pass”. When things are bad, remember: it won’t always be this way. Take one day at a time. When things are good, remember: it won’t always be this way. Enjoy every great moment.
You have mixed feelings about your worries. On the one hand, your worries are bothering you and you can’t sleep, and you can’t get these negative thoughts out of your head. But there is a way that these worries make … Continued
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. T S Eliot
Are you living in a way that’s true to you? Jo Pang talks about the benefits of mindfulness, of everyday problems and how difficult it is to be happy – “Considering that everything dies, leaves or disappears”. See attached link … Continued
Self soothing techniques help you calm and relax when you are feeling overwhelmed physically and emotionally. I think one of the most important aspects of self-soothing I’ve discovered is that not every technique works for everyone and it’s unlikely that … Continued
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It has a very strong effect on your mind and body. Anxiety and fear are normal and understandable responses to stressful situations which we experience as threatening. Such feelings often result from … Continued
As we move from one season into another, I thought about sharing a favorite poem, good for ‘challenging days’ or any day – The Guest House, written by the 13th century Persian poet, Rumi, it is one of the most … Continued
“We think that the point is to pass the test or overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. … Continued