Posted on January 4th, 2012
Corporate Supervision
Supervision in the workplace or corporate supervision can be a very good choice when trying to improve both productivity and also harmony
and balance to both employees and employers.
By looking at various aspects of the working environment and also the ethos of the individual, it can assist in creating a far better working relationship and also improves both self-esteem and pride in the work done.
Corporate supervision can help to reduce stress and anxiety and also helps to...
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Posted on November 23rd, 2011
We are pleased to advise that Ashton Sixth Form College is planning to offer a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
This part-time course runs over 2 years, 5hrs a week in college plus 2 Saturdays and is a nationally recognised qualification for people who want to work as a counsellor.
Candidates must already hold a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and the minimum age required is 19.
For more information, please call 0161 666 8215 or visit www.asfc.ac.uk
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Posted on June 7th, 2011
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Posted on March 31st, 2010
Bullying in the workplace
Bullying in the work place is quite common and often ignored or not recognised as bullying at all. It can make you feel worthless, sad or even depressed and is a major cause of anxiety.
We recognise the effects bullying can have on an individual and also on the productive output of a person as well. This can spiral and lead to many different results form poor self esteem and depression, to leaving a job you may have enjoyed in the past.
Bullying can be from...
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Posted on February 2nd, 2010
Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…
It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.
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Posted on January 24th, 2010
Sometimes it can be difficult to express how you are feeling and finding the right words to express yourself can be frustrating.
When you don’t know how to describe your inner feelings it can compound the anxiety of your emotions which in turn can lead to deeper issues and emotions struggling to find a voice.
By putting pen to paper, we can help ourselves explore any and all of these feelings and emotions in a safe and confidential way.
There are many techniques we can use to help us face this...
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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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