As I sit writing this month’s column I could swear that Halloween was only last week yet it is the middle of November. I can be fairly certain that by the time you read this, you will also have seen Christmas decorations in shops and heard The Pogues or Mariah […]
Boundary. If you look this word up in a dictionary or explore its origins in language you will find it refers to setting limits. Quite often a boundary is referred to when talking about land, an important thing to have in place to avoid conflict and confusion: Usually represented physically […]
In last month’s column I wrote about how to find a therapist and a therapy method that is the right fit. Quite a significant part of the decision to attend therapy can also be around time and schedules. How and when to fit the therapy sessions into a busy and/or […]
Peter Levine, author of ‘Waking the Tiger’ and a renowned trauma expert, states that “Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” This rings true for […]
According to the Health at a Glance 2023 report, Ireland has one of the highest rates of mental health illness in Europe, placing third out of 36 countries. Furthermore, in 2023 Aware’s National Survey reported that anxiety rates in Ireland are high, affecting three in four adults, 74 per cent […]
It feels like our world has stopped turning. Numbness takes over and bright blue skies lose their colour. In a room full of people, we can feel isolated and alone. The pain can be so painful that we don’t even feel it…until we do. Then when it comes knocking we […]