But no one has died….? Everything changes. Meaning, as we adapt to these changes we experience new people, situations, problems, solutions, and choices. With this we also experience loss. When we talk about loss and grief we usually refer to the people we love in our lives. And of course this is true. But we experience loss and grief in relation to everything and anything that is important to us (or has been). The difficulty is recognising we feel this way about money, jobs, holidays, friends, pets, school, homes, hobbies, and so much more. It’s about the loss of our hopes, plans, dreams and ..read more

An alternative to New Year Resolutions is always a welcome relief to me! A few years ago I came across ‘My 3 Words’ from Chris Brogan. This feels like a more honest way to reflect on the past year and support change for the coming year. ‘My 3 Words’ link to your values instead of being goal orientated. Meaning, it becomes apart of everything you do throughout the year…. day by day. Rather than big changes in January that are too difficult to maintain. Here’s how it works…. Choose three words that are personal to you. Words that support you to live by, and move towards, your values. Health is ..read more

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com So many more people are now seeking therapy. Knowing where to start can be a massive hurdle that actually stops many people in their tracks. However, there are some easy rules that can be followed to support anyone starting out in their search for the therapist that is right for them. There are so many different styles of therapy, locations (if you’re after face to face therapy), qualifications, and costs to consider. And absolutely, these are all important factors…. But research has shown that the one most important factor when considering working with a thera ..read more