Mar 2, 20201 minNew perspectives....I found this on a site interestingly titled Mavericks of Senior Living. Their rationale (which I agree with)is that "before we think abou...
Feb 10, 20201 minLook up for brain benefitsWhile waiting for my morning coffee at Chatswood or travelling a mere 14 minutes on the metro, I am both amused and dismayed by the numbe...
Jul 14, 20192 minConfused about who to see for your mental health issues?Where do you begin and who is who in the MH zoo? The distinction between the work of a psychologist and counsellor can be muddied especia...
Mar 29, 20191 minCreative older peopleI introduced a group of older adults to the notion of art therapy as a way to explore emotions and experiences of ageing. The group came ...
Mar 18, 20191 minThe fight for counselling for older peopleAn investigation by BACP (UK) identified, through its members, that older people faced barriers in accessing therapy in Northern Ireland...
Feb 23, 20192 minGood health & wellbeingBrain food. The idea that what we eat and drink has a direct impact on our mood is not a new one. An emerging area of study is nutritiona...
Nov 27, 20181 minUnder Pressure šØš»āš¤I'm a Queen fan so I thought I'd share part of a song that's a fit for the reason to just talk to someone! "Pressure pushing down on me ...
Nov 7, 20181 minReducing dementiaDementia is a disease that causes upheaval not only for the person but their network of support. It appears that, according to Craig Ritc...
Oct 11, 20181 minOffering helpIf someone you know is going through a difficult time, it can be hard to know how to help them. Starting the conversation about offering ...
Sep 1, 20181 minWhat does āchangeā mean?Counselling as a therapy and therapeutic process does not provide a cure to a personās mental illness nor aims to solve lifeās challenges...
Sep 1, 20181 minWhy see a counsellor?Some people don't know where to start or reasons to engage in therapy. Talking therapies can help with many difficult life problems - fro...
