Blog
Recovery from Burnout - strategies for individuals and a few tips for the workplace
Part 2 of a 3 part blog series on Burnout. Recovery from burnout including boundaries and self-care.
Recognising the Signs of Burnout
Recognising the signs of burnout - part one of a three part series. Covers how to recognise burnout - the key physical, emotional and cognitive signs of burnout. Also the associated health impacts, and main causes of burnout. Part two will focus on recovery from burnout, and part three is about relaunch after burnout - how to restart and re-engage without burning out again.
Three quick takeaways from the Olympics
What lessons can we all take from the Olympics? The power of everyday things like having goals and direction, balance, and taking one step at a time.
Self-Care Strategies for Anxiety
Top self care strategies, and how they can help reduce stress and anxiety.
ADHD Parenting Tips – Part Two – ADHD and Emotional Regulation: building skills
Part 2 of a series of blogs on ADHD parenting tips; focusing on Consistency, Communication, and Collaboration. Plus chunking, and predictable problems. ADHD parenting tools and strategies to address frequent concerns and sources of dysregulation.
How to set healthy boundaries
This blog looks at what healthy boundaries are, and how to set healthy boundaries, for example in relationships, with family members, and how to set personal boundaries for self-care. Also a little on how to communicate boundaries effectively, and the importance of reviewing your boundaries to ensure that they continue to support your self care.
Parenting Strategies for ADHD Parents with ADHD children
Parenting strategies for ADHD parents of ADHD children. Self Care for parents. The impacts of exercise on ADHD symptoms. ADHD and emotional regulation strategies.
Supporting your child with anxiety - key tips from an anxiety counsellor for kids (and their parents!)
What is childhood anxiety? What happens when our kids get anxious? Should I be concerned about my child being anxious? How can I help my child with anxiety? Strategies to support anxious children. Resources for kids anxiety.
Anger Management
What help is available for anger management, and how to find the best anger management for you.
Happiness - How to be happy
Happiness; what is it, how to get it, is happiness a realistic goal?
International Women’s Day – Break the Bias
International Women’s Day 2022 - Break the Bias.
Habits and Change
Why are some habits hard to change? And what are some strategies and tools for success in making changes and forming new habits.
A few self-help book recommendations
Self help recommendations, Xmas Reading, including general reading, anxiety strategies, career advice, and parenting advice.
Is Walk And Talk Counselling the Option Blokes have Been Waiting for?
Why walk and talk counselling can be a great option, particularly for men.
How to be successful?
‘Success’ has a lot to do with how we define success, link to values, and respond to failure.
Great Expectations! Christmas Stress
Christmas can be stressful, and also a time of anxiety, sadness or loneliness for many. A few thoughts on how to stress less and enjoy more.
A bit about our miscarriages
A bit of a personal share about our miscarriages, with the aim of breaking down the silence about early pregnancy loss.
Acting on values – how Covid helped me make a change
What prompted an office move during a pandemic; and how values help with making decisions and taking action.
“Walking (and Talking) in a Winter Wonderland”
What is walk and talk counselling? And why is outdoor counselling beneficial?