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How are you feeling this week? What have been your biggest wins? What hasn't gone so well? What lessons have you taken away from these experiences? Are you ready to let them go now? This week, I wanted to talk more about how counselling and mental health connect. Mental health isn’t just about avoiding illness—it's about building a lifestyle that supports your emotional and psychological well-being. To start with, here are some simple steps to help you care for your mental health: ✨ Practice Self-Care... Take time each day to focus on activities that relax and recharge you, whether it’s a walk in nature, journaling, or mindfulness. ✨ Stay Connected... Share your feelings with friends, family, or a counsellor. Talking openly reduces stress and helps you process emotions. ✨ Prioritise Rest... Sleep is essential to mental health. Make sure you're getting enough rest to feel refreshed each day.
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We have spoken to a few clients recently who are autistic and ADHD, some of them referring to themselves as AuDHD, about which therapeutic approach might be best for them, and what person-centred counselling is. Each of these conversations were very helpful, so we felt that sharing more on our blog could make a difference, too! So... Is person-centred counselling helpful for neurodivergent people? In our experience, person-centred counselling is particularly well-suited to individuals who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and autism, because it honours each person’s unique experience and perspective. In fact, more than half of our current clients are neurodivergent! A Conversation About Complementary Therapies Hi, hi, hi!
How are you feeling this week? What have been your biggest wins? What hasn't gone so well? What lessons have you taken away from these experiences? Are you ready to let them go now? If you can, spend some time journalling your answers to the questions above. Have you ever tried a Complementary Therapy? Since it’s National Complementary Therapy Week, I thought I'd share some of my top recommended alternative therapies... First up, what is a Complementary or Alternative Therapy? According to BUPA, Complementary Therapies offer a different approach to conventional or mainstream medicine. They include therapies that aren't usually part of conventional medical care, such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture and homeopathy. They are usually used alongside, or as well as, Conventional Therapies. Ok, so, which therapies do I recommend? I've picked 2 for this week, and may share more in future... The first I'd like to share is... Pilates. According to our friends at Oxford Dictionary, Pilates is a system of exercises using special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. NHS England shares that Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing. Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, who believed mental and physical health were closely connected. His method was influenced by western forms of exercise, including gymnastics, boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling. The second therapy I wanted to share with you today is Reiki. So, what is it? According to the Reiki Association, “Reiki” (ray-key) is Japanese for ‘universal life energy, and is also a word used to describe a system of natural healing. Reiki can be used alongside other conventional or complementary treatment and often helps to provide emotional support during recovery. The method of receiving Reiki is simple. The recipient remains clothed and lies on a couch or sits on a chair and relaxes. The practitioner gently places their hands in a series of non-intrusive positions on or near the body. There is no massage or manipulation. The whole person is treated rather than specific areas. Sessions can take 45 minutes to an hour-and-a-half, depending on the client’s needs. If you’re interested in either of these Complimentary Therapies, feel free to get in touch. We can recommend tried, tested and reputable practitioners who are currently working remotely. Lastly, I felt it important to offer advice on how to ensure you are using reputable therapists, given that some of the therapies within the CAM sector don't require supervision. Here are some useful tips:
If you give something new a try, please do let me know! If you're struggling at all, please remember you aren't alone. You are welcome to contact me and the HappiMe team, or check out some of the amazing organisations that are also there to help you. They can be found here. If you’d like some useful tips for building confidence, self-esteem and self-worth in your children, please feel free to contact me here. I hope this blog helped you in some way. I aim to post every Tuesday, but don't worry - if you're following us on our socials, you will get a reminder there. Follow us Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check us out on Twitter. If you aren't already, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn too, for more on children's mental health. Take care, Abby and the HappiMe Team x Our First Coaching Conversation Hello, you. How're things?
Welcome to HappiMe's latest blog, 'Conversations with Your Coach'. Since this is new to us all, I thought I would explain a little bit about what to expect. My name is Abby and I am the lead children's coach and therapist here at HappiMe, and each week I will be having an informal chat on this thread; offering support, coaching and mentoring to you and your family. You can expect discussions on mental health, goal setting, boosting confidence... And everything in between. We'll aim to post every Tuesday, but don't worry - if you're following us on our socials, you will get a reminder there. Follow us Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Check us out on Twitter. If you aren't already, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn too, for more on children's mental health. Take care, Abby and the HappiMe Team x |
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