Coping with Christmas is not at all easy. Our attitudes to Christmas are stories we tell ourselves based on a variety of influences, especially, childhood experiences, media and expectations of family and friends. Struggling to make our story fit into the actual reality of our life leads to disappointment. Stress, anxiety and depression can often be triggered by the holiday season, as expectations of merriment … [Read more...]
Keeping It Together When Everything’s Falling Apart: 6 Little Ideas That Make a Big Difference
Sometimes it doesn’t take much for us to feel a little stronger; some words of wisdom from a close friend, an understanding smile or a few comforting thoughts. Here are some really useful ideas that I have recently passed on during online counselling. I hope they make a difference to you. All Feelings Change No matter how bad we feel, no matter how difficult life gets, in time, feelings will change, whoever we … [Read more...]