Loss & grief: when it doesn’t feel ok to feel ok

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Grief can be an intensely painful experience that is emotionally, physically and mentally gruelling, so why would anyone not want to feel ok again? However, the experience of finding oneself feeling alright, even if it is just every now and then, can for some feel uncomfortable or even distressing. The reasons people give for this are many and varied, so I will name just a few. Some see it as a sign we are moving on. People may view this as healthy, but if moving on feels like moving away from those who have died, this can be a difficult experience, stirring up even more feelings of loss. For others, grief can feel like connection to the loved one they have lost and why on earth would they want to break of even lessen that connection? Some might feel that the extent of their grief demonstrates the significance of the person who has died and the love they have for them,...
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Flying Off to University Can Leave an Empty Nest This is the time of when the new university year begins. First year students may be preparing to leave home for the first time. This is a big change and internet searches unearth a lot of advice on how to help your child through this. If you are a parent of a first year student, this may also bring big changes for you. For example, the day-to-day pattern of your lives may be different. Your sense of identity may be affected. And, your child’s increased independence and maturity may change your relationship with them.   Such changes bring opportunities. There may be more time to do things you want to do. You may discover and have time to nurture neglected parts of your identity. You may be able to develop your other relationships or new ones. However, this change also brings losses and some may experience grief (often this is referred to as empty nest...
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World Wellbeing Week 2023

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Here we are in the middle of another awareness week. It may well be something else awareness week too. After all, there are only 52 weeks in the year and infinite important things that we could increase our awareness about. However, for now, let's focus on wellbeing, as anything that reminds us to look after ourselves is valuable. The NHS offer a 5 step plan to increase well-being. Connect with other people Be physically active Learn new skills Give to others Pay attention to the moment If you want to know more visit: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/ We just need to make sure that 'looking after our wellbeing' doesn't become another thing we are failing to do. If it feels daunting, just doing one thing you know helps, or trying one thing you think might, is a step in the right direction. Even if it is just pausing for a cup of tea! ...
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Which type of the therapy would suit me?

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Before I started looking at training to be a counsellor, I had no idea about the range of different types of therapy there are. If you are looking for a therapist, this article might help you to choose a form of therapy that suits you. https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/counselling-directory/types-of-therapy?fbclid=IwAR0JOeWhSF3P8DOwe8dum6_byjpstF-Cg1ZiuvJNdKyjBXoC2KP3kxPhUIQ ...
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