Many clients present for counselling because of “stress” and its associated links to anxiety, depression and relationship problems. November 1st was National Stress Awareness Day and the below article from the BBC tries to break down simply what stress is. Adrenaline is a hormone many people are familiar with but cortisol is often less in the public awareness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/0/21685448
The below article by Ceire Sadlier describes her experience involving both Doctors and Counsellors as she gradually decided to come off medication for anxiety & depression. She describes something that many clients can feel namely the pressure to “come off” medication which can be unhelpful and in some cases dangerous if not managed correctly. The article also describes an initial negative (and [...]
When I was in primary school, I remember we had a day for sex education. Something that felt not only embarrassing for the 60 or so 10/11 year olds but also the elderly women that seemed to be in fear of the kids asking questions. Fast forward 25 years and sex education has evolved, is [...]
We are inclined to pay attention when our bodies cause us pain and let us know that some kind of medical intervention is required. We are less likely to give proper attention to our mental and emotional wellbeing. Yet psychological and emotional suffering is just as debilitating as physical pain. Counselling and psychotherapy – the [...]
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