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5 building blocks leading to Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is a natural phenomenon that everyone experiences from time to time. We might feel it as butterflies in our stomach or getting a bit hot and sweaty when we think about or face something that we find challenging. We all need that healthy amount of adrenaline to...
5 Things to Remember when Treating Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks Treating adults or children with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Panic Attacks is something that most therapists are very familiar with. Many clients have other presenting issues, however, for many people it's the...
How to move from the Drama Triangle to Empowerment
Last month I talked about Karpman's Drama Triangle and I invited you to consider which position you unconsciously get drawn to. If you missed last months post you can re-cap here. You might think the Drama Triangle is all about what happens to clients and the dramas...
What’s your favourite position in the Drama Triangle?
What's your favourite position in the Drama Triangle? Over 10 years ago I wrote a dissertation on what therapists do, say and feel when therapy reaches an impasse. An Impasse is when the work is stuck in some way and you're struggling to find a way to help clients...
An Interview with CBT Therapist and Coach Joy Langley, Catch a Thought
Join me as I talk to Joy and hear her thoughts Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Joy Langley, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Coach. I originally connected with Joy through LinkedIn and discovered what an interesting and positive person she is....
3 Must-try tips to make your blog post work overtime
So you've written your blog post, published and shared it and now you're maybe thinking about what to write about next. If you're a newbie to blogging like me you might find the idea of creating a constant stream of new material somewhat daunting. But what about if...
An Interview with Benay, Online Coach & Entrepreneur, Universal Coaching Systems
Join me as I talk to Benay and hear her top tips Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Benay of Universal Coaching Systems and the creator of Life Coach Office. Benay is an Online Coach and Entrepreneur who lives in Australia and works with clients all over the...
5 Things You Need to Know about Parental Mental Health
As a therapist or coach you’ll often find yourself supporting adults at different points on the mental health spectrum. When the person suffering mental distress is a parent the impact can be far reaching. It’s challenging to meet your own needs when you're feeling...
7 Ways to Fix Your Biggest Challenge Counselling Children
Would you like to be even more successful in your work with kids and families? Do you ever feel stuck or as though the work has hit a wall? My favourite metaphor is; it feels like I'm 'running up a down escalator'. The biggest challenge that faces Therapists and...
Book Review: Why Therapists Choose to Become Therapists. A Practice Based Enquiry.
Book Review: Why Therapists Choose to Become Therapists. A practice based enquiry. Written by Sofie Bager-Charleson I’m sure if you work with kids or their parents you have lots of books on your shelf just like I do. The books you wouldn’t be without and couldn’t put...