Tag: life
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If You’re In Private Practice…This Might Be For You
If you’re a counsellor or therapist in private practice – no, you’re not going mad. To meet your client’s therapeutic needs (all of them, varied, across different levels of care, safety and awareness) and meet your own whilst simultaneously being in the world as a functioning adult is almost impossible. ‘Self care!’ the BACP (*other…
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No, You Don’t Need to Let Them
There’s a popular snippet floating around the internet and wellbeing spaces at the moment. The idea that, if someone treats you badly, you should just ‘let them’. I’d like you to consider that this is, at the least, avoidant, and at the most harmful. Human beings, as incredible as they are, are not mind readers.…
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The Permanent Itch: Therapeutic Reflections on Death Anxiety
Death anxiety is a pervasive but rarely discussed aspect of human experience, manifesting in health concerns, perfectionism, and avoidance of relationships. Influenced by early life experiences, the instinctual fear of mortality can hinder personal connections and decision-making. To confront this anxiety, exploring literature on death and engaging in therapy can provide understanding and insights. Embracing…
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The Roads I Didn’t Travel – In Another Life, I Stayed
Last week, I visited a past version of myself. A pilgrimage, if you will, to a life I could have had – but didn’t – for one reason or another. As a child, I was fortunate enough to experience holidays in different countries. Cultures, languages, foods, environments, and histories that were unlike my own. Now,…
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A Brief Exploration Of My Wet-Sock-Related Undoing
On a quiet Tuesday night, the author reflects on the chaos of parenting, highlighted by a moment where a soggy sock symbolizes the overwhelming daily burdens. After stepping into a puddle left by their teens, the author feels both frustration and empathy, realizing this incident embodies deeper feelings of being overlooked and managing life’s myriad…
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To Live Long and Prosper
The author reflects on their lifelong enjoyment of Star Trek, particularly Voyager, highlighting its positive influence and strong female role models. They find comfort in the series during uncertain times and discuss its deeper themes applicable to real life, like the idea of “live long and prosper.” This phrase symbolizes holistic living, thriving, and personal…
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Ever Heard of Matrescence? You Should Have
The experience of motherhood, often termed “matrescence,” transforms a woman’s identity, leaving her needs overshadowed by those of her baby. Many mothers feel their rights and dignity become irrelevant, as social dynamics shift. Following traumatic childbirth experiences, they may find themselves receiving visits focused on the baby instead of their well-being. This profound transition involves…
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My Car Broke Down and My Village Turned Up – Challenging Western Notions of Independence in the Modern World
The author reflects on a car breakdown that highlighted the importance of community and reliance on others. Despite societal pressures to be self-sufficient, the experience reinforced the idea that humans are inherently social beings. They sought help from loved ones and professionals, realizing that vulnerability is part of life. Ultimately, the breakdown served as a…
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