How many ways are quirky kids “wrong”?
Being neurodivergent brings so many difficulties daily, especially if diagnosed late. Add to the trauma of not being believed, having...
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mandimartin7
- Nov 26, 2023
- 4 min
The Spoon Theory – my understanding
The spoon theory came to us thanks to Christine Miserandino, and you can read more about her on her page at butyoudontlooksick.com I...
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mandimartin7
- Nov 12, 2023
- 3 min
Lockdown – have you fully left it yet?
I don’t know about you, but lockdown was one of the weirdest parts of my life so far. I am one of the lucky ones who survived it fairly...
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mandimartin7
- Jul 5, 2023
- 3 min
Is your comfort zone holding you back?
How many times has fear or uncertainty held you back from something you want or need to do? We create our comfort zones for many...
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mandimartin7
- Apr 18, 2023
- 4 min
One thought at a time? Yeah right!
Before I start with what I want to share, please note this is just my understanding and personal views based on my night-time wanderings...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Aug 11, 2019
- 3 min
Counselling isn’t for me… Is it?
There still seem to be so many myths about what counselling is, what good it could do, and who ‘should’ be considering it. I have heard...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Nov 8, 2018
- 3 min
Counselling – not just chats and sympathy!
It fills me with a certain amount of hope that counselling, and support with mental health in general, is finally being seen in a more...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Aug 10, 2018
- 3 min
Why do I love what I do?
I have been asked many times why I chose to be a counsellor and if I find it hard listening to other people’s stories each day. My answer...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Mar 19, 2018
- 3 min
Do you need to be happy ALL the time to be ok?
How many times have you been told to cheer up, stop moping, or not to cry, regardless of what you might actually be experiencing? Lots?...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jan 30, 2018
- 3 min
Choosing the right therapist for you.
When choosing a therapist, I often advise people to contact, and possibly meet, 2 or 3 different therapists before deciding who to work...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Nov 14, 2017
- 2 min
Good Enough!
I have found a recurring difficulty that a lot of people struggle with is that they do not feel they are good enough. Whether this comes...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jul 4, 2017
- 2 min
Own your decisions!
Sometimes we feel trapped, or as if we do not have choices. We have pressures from life, people, and responsibilities - and these can all...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jun 15, 2017
- 1 min
Don't let fear stop you!
So often in life, we are faced with decision or situations which creates a feeling of fear or anxiety. How we deal with this feeling is...
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