Posted on January 12th, 2010
Self Esteem and Confidence allow us to feel good about ourselves, be in control of our lives as well as being realistic in our views of ourselves. Confidence allows us to accept ourselves as we are and to continue to feel positive about ourselves even when our expectations are not met. We value ourselves and when our self-esteem is healthy we are more likely to cope with life’s’ problems and trust in our own ability.
When we suffer from low self-esteem, we are more likely to loose faith in...
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Posted on January 12th, 2010
The loss of an unborn baby can be devastating. For the parents who were anticipating a healthy baby at the end of a nine month period, the shock and loss of the abrupt end of a pregnancy can lead to feelings of grief and bereavement.
When a miscarriage of stillbirth happens, it may seem quite natural to look for a reason why this happened. Could you have done anything to prevent it? When grief affects us, we try to understand what is going on, maybe blame someone else, when the pain is too much to...
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Posted on January 12th, 2010
When an unplanned pregnancy is discovered, it can be very confusing and frightening. What should one do? There may be many reasons why bringing a baby into the world right now would not be a welcome addition.
Deciding on termination is very different for everyone. For some the decision is straight forward, a decision is made. For others the decision is more complex. There may be health risks, both mental and physical; there may be financial or family considerations.
When considering a termination...
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Posted on December 24th, 2009
OCD, as it is sometimes called, is a repetitive obsessive disorder. These can be feelings, thoughts or behaviours that can be brought on by anxiety. As the anxiety heightens, so the obsessions become more pronounced.
Avoidance techniques are often used when not wanting to confront the obsession, thus empowering the obsession into a greater fear.
We all have negative and unpleasant thoughts from time to time, for most these thoughts fade away and other thoughts take thier place. People with OCD feel...
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Posted on December 24th, 2009
Most people will experience a level of anxiety from time to time. These feelings can be brought on by fear when the outcome is unknown. Most feelings of anxiety will disappear when the event is over and you can continue with your life. Prolonged and repetitive feelings of anxiety are not natural behaviour.
Anxiety can coexist with hot or cold sweats, feeling shaky and dizzy, and palpitations. All these symptoms are brought on by your thoughts of panic and anxiety. For many these fears seem very...
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Posted on December 18th, 2009
In this ever increasing sociality we live in, relationships have become a huge casualty. Working, meeting dead lines, child care, caring for the elderly, running a home, the list goes on. We can often take relationships for granted, not realising that our most intimate relationships need attention and care. At any time a relationship can suffer from lack of input and communication. Neglecting a relationship can cause heart break, low self esteem, and feelings of loneliness, and hurt. It can affect...
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Posted on October 14th, 2009
Supervision is a formal contract where a counsellor and supervisor will meet to discuss a counsellors workload. Supervision is no longer exclusive to the counselling profession and is used in many professions where demands on emotional well being are considerable.
The amount of supervision needed is dependent on many factors, including the level of experience of the counsellor, the number of clients being seen, and the intensity of the workload. Considering these and many other factors, the amount...
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Posted on September 2nd, 2009
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new practice in Astley.
We are now able to take appointments at :
Room 3
48 Higher Green Lane Astley Tyldesley Manchester ...
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