Tag Archives: bereavement

Memories on Mother’s Day

At the time of writing, it’s Mother’s Day. It is of course a good opportunity to celebrate everything our mothers have done and continue to do for us. It can also be a difficult time for those of us who have lost our mothers, either recently or in the past. It’s also important to understandContinue reading “Memories on Mother’s Day”

When Christmas is tough

Christmas is upon us again and though it’s a time that’s associated with celebration, spending time with loved ones and making happy memories, it can also be a difficult and emotional time. It can of course be particularly difficult for anyone who is grieving or recently bereaved – one of a number of ‘firsts’ thatContinue reading “When Christmas is tough”

Father’s Day & Men’s Mental Health

This week is #MensHealthWeek2023, especially fitting because it’s observed during the run-up to #Father’sDay on Sunday 18th June. Despite being a happy time for lots of dads and indeed, their children, Father’s Day can be an emotional time for different people for different reasons and can have an impact on their #mentalhealth as well. IfContinue reading “Father’s Day & Men’s Mental Health”

Being Aware of Anxiety

Anxiety is the theme of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2023, so I thought that it was a good opportunity to talk about it a little in this post. Anxiety is one of the many emotions we feel, and it’s a common one, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it or reach out for a little helpContinue reading “Being Aware of Anxiety”

The Hope of Spring

When the celebrated poet Alexander Pope wrote the words “hope springs eternal” as part of his Essay on Man, he wasn’t talking about the month of spring of course, but I think there’s a little serendipity in the phrase, at least in the sense that we often associate the month of spring with hope. TheContinue reading “The Hope of Spring”

Spending Valentine’s Day alone

February is traditionally a difficult month for a lot of us. Winter has yet to let go, Spring with all its hopefulness, still seems ages away and the relentless push for Valentine’s Day is upon us again. Whether you celebrate this with your spouse or partner or not, it’s hard to ignore the commercial pressureContinue reading “Spending Valentine’s Day alone”

Struggling to make a positive start to 2023?

It could be that the month of January itself brings back some difficult memories, or that you find the prospect of dealing with the new year a little too overwhelming.

Take note of your memories

During a counselling session, it may be that you want to talk about some aspects of your past, if they’re relevant to what’s on your mind. The past isn’t just about those big moments in history, but our own lives as well. It’s often said that we should cherish our precious memories, but what doesContinue reading “Take note of your memories”

The Healing Power of Nature

Healthy body, healthy mind may sound like a cliché but there’s certainly a lot of truth in it. Whether you’ve got a specific problem that you need to chew over, want to prioritise your daily to-do list, or just need a little me-time for some good-old contemplation, taking a walk in natural surroundings is greatContinue reading “The Healing Power of Nature”