Aoife – Page 4 – Trust Therapy

The more attached we are to something, the harder it is to let go.

Links and Resources, Loss, Mindfulness, QuotesOctober 26, 2021191Views 0Likes 0Comments

Letting go is one of the hardest things to do. Some things are harder to let go of than others, especially the more attached we are to them. Letting go can be in many forms – letting go of thoughts, beliefs, identities, emotions, fears, doubts, habits, addictions, expectations, perfectionism, forgiveness, relationships, money, materialistic items, the…

Grounding technique: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Grounding techniques, Links and ResourcesOctober 20, 2021698Views 0Likes 0Comments

We physically hold our emotions in our bodies. With emotions like anxiety, stress, worry, fear, panic, anger in particular; we can often “tense up” without realising it and then may experience muscle aches, pains and tension. Progressive muscle relaxation helps to reduce muscle tension…you may also be surprised where you hold tension when you try…

Staying with suffering that is familiar.

Links and Resources, Mindfulness, QuotesOctober 4, 2021151Views 0Likes 0Comments

We are often drawn towards the familiar, even if that familiarity does not serve us. Letting go of this familiarity often brings up discomfort. We know we can survive our current suffering. If we make a change, it may feel terrifying to risk that the “new” suffering might be "worse" than our current suffering.…

Grounding technique: Self Hug

Grounding techniques, Links and ResourcesSeptember 20, 2021975Views 0Likes 0Comments

The self hug can be a wonderful physical grounding exercise, especially for all the huggers out there. The concept of giving ourselves a hug may seem a bit strange but it can be a very effective way to self-regulate our emotions and connect to our bodies. Words in images: How to: There are a…

Starting and returning to college reminders

Anxiety and Stress, Emotions, Links and Resources, Young AdultSeptember 15, 2021105Views 0Likes 0Comments

From my personal experience of starting college, it was a difficult transition where I was very close to dropping out. College can be a fun and exciting time but it is not always rainbows and butterflies; it can often be a difficult time for many. For any students starting or returning to college, I've…

We can suffer not only because something negative occurred, but also with the absence of something positive.

Anxiety and Stress, Compassion, Links and Resources, LossSeptember 8, 2021151Views 0Likes 0Comments

Something traumatic does not have to be the only reason that you deserve care, love, support. What can also create pain for us is the lack of positive experiences in our lives. Examples of this can be: In our childhood – our basic needs were met e.g., food, shelter, clothing but perhaps we didn’t…