Self care and resilience through the hardest of times. Photo by Darius Bashar on Unsplash I woke up this morning with horrendous anxiety. My head felt full of worries, racing thoughts and rumination. My body felt the fear and anxiety in the tightness in my chest and loss of appetite. I knew that going for a run … Continue reading You can cope and you will get through this.
Author: Samantha Flanagan
At Still I Rise counselling I believe in the individual exploring their issues in a safe and supportive space. In a trusting, therapeautic relationship you are free to become your true self with guidance and empathy from me.
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. My therapy integrates CBT, Person Centered and Attachment Theory. I will also help you with mindfulness, relaxation and breathing techniques where needed. I believe in tailoring the counselling to suit each individual client's needs.
I offer a safe, non judgemental environment where you can explore your issues.
How we can deal with our anxiety during the coronavirus uncertainty.
Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash Last night when I switched on the news it was all about the coronavirus. My social media was also a bombardment. I, a mental health professional and fairly level headed, began to feel the edge of panic. I confess; thoughts such as, “maybe I should go and bulk buy … Continue reading How we can deal with our anxiety during the coronavirus uncertainty.
The Adverse Childhood Experience Study – and how it impacts how we think about trauma.
Photo by Luis Galvez on Unsplash The groundbreaking Adverse Childhood Experience study was a major study of more than 17,000 people to find out if there is a correlation between traumatic events in childhood and adult health. ACE’s are events during childhood that happened either to you or to a parent. Traumatic events include: sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional … Continue reading The Adverse Childhood Experience Study – and how it impacts how we think about trauma.
How our Early Attachments and experiences may influence our addiction.
And how we try to escape the wounds from childhood. Sam ColemanMar 3 · 4 min read Photo by Larm Rmah on Unsplash When we are born we develop an attachment to a caregiver. It is our biological need to seek security and care as well as a protective factor. John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth were the pioneers of … Continue reading How our Early Attachments and experiences may influence our addiction.
Using our Compassionate Mind to Change our Inner Critical Thoughts.
How we can alter our inner critic to become more compassionate and kind to ourselves. Photo by Daniel Mingook Kim on Unsplash We all have the inner critic. It’s a loud voice that makes us feel rubbish about ourselves and can keep us from achieving our goals. Who needs it? All it does is fill us with self judgement, … Continue reading Using our Compassionate Mind to Change our Inner Critical Thoughts.
