Many of us can struggle and resist the energy of winter. Dark evenings, lack of light, and coldness but what if we could re-frame this time and the beauty and insight it can offer us? What if we could view this as a time of surrender, rest and reflection?You may experience similar changes in your…
I spoke with Dr. Patricia Barber about taking care of our mental health at Christmas as part of her excellent "Thinking about Therapy" series (series available on Patricia's page).A lot of what we discussed is useful not only at Christmas but all year round to support our mental health.Some topics include: đź“ŤBoundaries đź“ŤSelf care…
Just like the saying “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas”; the same can be said for the below tips. These skills can be used for any challenging time, any day of the year, not just Christmas. Here are some ideas on how to take care of yourself during Christmas, and minimise getting…
Christmas – The most wonderful time of the year??? Is it really?Christmas can bring up a range of emotions. Christmas is often painted in the media as a time of joy, fun, happiness, celebration, love, connection, rest. However, let’s be real, it can sometimes be quite the opposite; it can be challenging, hectic, tiring,…