Understanding Trauma

Understanding Trauma

Trauma is when we experience very stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with, or out of our control. It could be one incident, or an ongoing event that happens over a long period of time. Most of us will experience an event in our lives that could be considered traumatic.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Mindful, or Mind Full......? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

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Preparing for Therapy

Preparing for Therapy

Poor mental health exerts an enormous impact on different domains of individual functioning, as well as physical health. Engaging in Therapy is a significant financial and emotional commitment and there are a number of positive steps you can take to get the most out of any type of therapy.

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The Thinking-Feeling Connection

The Thinking-Feeling Connection

"There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so". William Shakespeare. “Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.” Gautama Buddha

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Worry and Problem Solving

Worry and Problem Solving

"If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever". Dalai Lama XIV

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Sleep

Sleep

Sleep is as essential to our health as oxygen, water and food. Good sleep is proven to have a significant positive impact on our mental health.

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