Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria – RSD
Learning to live and keep up as a neurodivergent brings so many challenges. The way we process, our understanding of other people, all...
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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
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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
- 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
- Jun 23, 2023
- 3 min
Let's turn the tables...
Let’s turn the tables – how to recognise a neurotypical! We see so much about how to recognise and deal with neurodivergent individuals,...
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mandimartin7
- Jun 9, 2023
- 3 min
A little bit neurodiverse?
I have heard many people speak about levels of neurodiversity, such as Autism and ADHD, and whether someone is just a little bit or very...
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mandimartin7
- May 9, 2023
- 4 min
Why does ADHD seem “trendy” right now?
Since discovering my neurodiversity, especially ADHD, I have heard many different responses when I have spoken to others about this. I...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Jun 17, 2020
- 8 min
Gaslighting – it is not your fault.
Gaslighting is a term used for, and often subtle, forms of emotional and psychological abuse. Victims of this behaviour have often been...
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Julie Terry-Jenner
- Sep 19, 2019
- 3 min
Is hope holding you back?
When you think of hope, what comes to mind? Maybe that warm, happy feeling of something good coming your way. Possibly that anticipation...
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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
- 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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