IDENTIFYING TRIGGERS: WHAT TRIGGERED ME ?
A trigger is something that sets off an emotional reaction in the form of a memory or flashback related to trauma. Raised voices might trigger a memory of childhood abuse for example. Some of the triggers may not even make sense to anyone but you. Everyone is different. Often when we are triggered it’s easy […]
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM MENTAL HEALTH ?
We are only human after all, and nothing in our instruction manuals or in our description before we were born promises that we will always be positive or feel happy all the time. Yet, we carry this unrealistic pressure on ourselves to be so and often berate ourselves for falling short any time a bad […]
6 WARNING SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS ?
If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to talk to them. Try to find out what’s troubling them and how they are feeling. The NHS have some tips on talking to younger children and teenagers about their feelings.https://lnkd.in/dHtD37F Whatever is causing the problem, take it seriously. It may not seem like a […]
SEEK HELP: YOU ARE NOT ALONE ?
Mental health services are free on the NHS, but in some cases you’ll need a referral from your GP to access them. There are some mental health services that allow people to refer themselves. This commonly includes services for drug problems and alcohol problems, as well as NHS psychological therapies services (IAPT). If your mental […]
THE AUTISM SPECTRUM?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. If you are autistic, you are autistic for life; autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be ‘cured’. Often people feel being autistic is […]
ANGER LADDER CHART: DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ANGER?
A thoughtful approach on defining each of the five anger feelings, which include; annoyed, upset, frustrated, angry and furious. Each are different in their own way, from what can trigger these feelings as well as how they manifest in children. The feelings are based on psychology and child development literature. In the “How it feels” […]
THE DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOURAL CYCLES?
Although our feelings and our thoughts (as well as our attitudes and beliefs) can get us into trouble, it’s usually our behaviours that really get us into trouble. That’s because it’s our behaviours that really count. If we have good self-control, no matter what we feel, think, or believe, we’re able to manage our behaviours. […]
7 QUESTIONS TO JUMP-START YOUR SELF REFLECTION ROUTINE ?
What Is self reflection and why is it important? Self Reflection is when you mindfully consider a situation for the sake of understanding yourself better. A major part of personal development, self reflection helps you acknowledge your efforts, learn more about yourself, and find alignment between where you are and where you want to be. […]
MENTAL STABILITY: THINGS THAT DON’T DEFINE YOU ?
Our culture has many competing voices attempting to define your life. Your job, your age, your religion etc. But do these things really make you who you are? Mistaking that your worth, importance and who you being defined by the eyes of the world can result in sweeping, general anxiety. The more attached we become […]
THE CULTURAL ICEBERG ?
Analogy of The Cultural Iceberg:Icebergs peak over the water, revealing just a small portion of their total mass. Culture is similar in that people at first just see a small portion of a person’s culture based on things such as language, food, clothing, greetings etc. However, these observations comprise just a fraction of a person’s […]