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Why are we so hard on ourselves? I find myself asking this question over and over again. Near enough all the clients I see for counselling will tell me that they show compassion to others – for their mistakes, for … Continue reading
Mim Tait
Over the last few weeks we have been bombarded by demonstrations of the human species exerting so-called ‘power’– both good and bad. It is very easy to feel weighted down by the deluge of negativity and scare-mongering that has occurred … Continue reading
I listened to Michael Morpurgo, successful author, especially known for writing magical children’s books (e.g. War Horse) on BBC breakfast this morning talking about well-known authors re-writing classic fiction, and promoting the importance of reading with children. I felt this very … Continue reading
We read much about the increase in mental health issues at the moment. I am passionate in believing that a young person’s emotional wellbeing is vital in enabling them to maintain good mental health. I also believe that attention to emotional wellbeing enables … Continue reading
I wholeheartedly agree with the article in the TES whose heading states: “The government’s education policy is an ‘assault on childhood’, says children’s author Meg Rosoff “. Here is the link to the article: https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/governments-education-policy-assault-childhood-says-childrens-author. Author Meg Rosoff won the Astrid Lindgren … Continue reading
This morning I stepped outside to take my dog for a walk across the fields. The sky was dark and low and the rain was pouring down – but a dog still has to get his walk. I could feel … Continue reading
I have just ready a really interesting and poignant article in The Guardian by Natasha Devon who is the Government’s mental health champion in England and Wales. You can ready the article here. I have noticed an increase in young … Continue reading
Depression is a debilitating illness. Dorothy Rowe, in the preface to her book, Depression, – The way out of your prison, states: “…… sometimes, suddenly, without apparent reason we feel unbearably sad. The world turns grey, and we taste bitterness in … Continue reading
Young children learn through interaction and imaginative play right from the word go. In a very short space of time their brains absorb huge amounts of information, and their brains develop so that they can recognise words, body language and then … Continue reading
Over the years I have seen many clients who have presented with ‘anger issues’ – either they come saying they have anger issues or they have been told they must ‘go and do something about their anger’ by someone else. … Continue reading