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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Stress – is it all yours?
What does Stress Awareness Day mean to you? Does it mean looking at all the things that stress you out? Or spending time thinking about...
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mandimartin7
Oct 21, 20234 min read
Good Intentions vs Reality
Obviously, I am not speaking for everyone in this, although I am sure many can relate... I wanted to explain some of the, seemingly, daft...
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mandimartin7
Sep 4, 20232 min read
A 10-year reflection
Another 10 years have passed, and it is time to renew my driving licence and add a new photo. Well, what a revelation that was! When...
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mandimartin7
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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
Jan 30, 20183 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20171 min read
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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