#counselling

[itscassc]

the way you talk to yourself matters too.

[actualising-study]

₊⊹ 02.10.24 ⊹₊

Longer study day today - a mixture of reading and exercises ˗ˏˋ📖ˎˊ˗

Finished reading chapter 5 of my theory textbook

Chose a book from the skills reading list and started that

Completed 2 exercises from the skills textbook

Still need to listen to a podcast for my theory module but will do that later tonight ~ hope everyone had a great day!

Total hours private study: Theory: 9/150 Skills: 5/128 PD: 0.5/NA

[loonyloopylupin96]

My favourite part about this untitled Remus-therapy fic I'm writing (about 1/3 written now) is that I haven't planned what's coming up in the sessions themselves. I just have to sit there and imagine it's really happening.

I also think we made good progress in today's session and I'm proud of him.

[llyfrenfys]

Current state of mental health care in the UK: On the third and fourth of six (6) sessions I'm allowed of free counselling (that I've waited months to begin) my counsellor started trying to shove pseudoscience down my throat while calling it "science" (see: law of attraction, vagus nerve theory).

The kicker? My counsellor recommended me an American positive affirmation YouTube channel with the key selling point that the YouTuber "cured her own cancer with mindfulness". I mean, I was just too stunned to respond. Not like I've had family and friends die or receive terminal diagnoses of cancer over the last few years /s

There's only 2 sessions left but she seems adamant I have to listen to these YouTubers with a spiritual bent before she will introduce me to any other new resources.

I shouldn't complain because she has genuinely been helpful in other areas. It's just - I can't afford private mental health support and have to put up with things that make me uncomfortable to get a scrap of support.

Wondering what I should do in this situation. Wait it out or risk conflict by speaking my mind?

[nando161mando]

Therapy’s Societal Limits

[paperchits]

as a therapist in training, i’ve often been asked what good does self awareness do? well, here are my 2 cents!

🎀 it helps you identify what you’re good at and what needs to change, kind of like a SWOT analysis.

🎀 if you know who you are realistically, it’s hard for others to trick you into believing unhelpful or untrue narratives about yourself.

🎀 it helps you make better decisions for your life. if you know yourself, you know what you like and what you don’t like; what resonates with you and what doesn’t. consequently, you have a better idea of where you want to go and how you want to get there.

🎀 you’re aware of your own biases and can identify when you’re thinking/doing something because it’s supported by facts, and when your personal biases and stereotypes are coming into play.

🎀 this helps you make space for more understanding and empathy for others in your life as well + urges you to look into why you have biases that you do, and how you can deconstruct unhelpful ones.

[mindorabydisha]

This October Month is ADHD Awareness month

Let's get to know all about ADHD.

ADHD is not a disability, it’s a different ability.

Understanding ADHD is the first step towards empathy and support.

Today at 6pm a post about ADHD will be posted.

Enjoy reading and share it.

Stay tuned for more content

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Counselling Psychologist

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Disha Arunagiri

Counselling Psychologist

Understanding ADHD is the first step towards empathy and support.

Let's get to know all about ADHD as this October month is considered as ADHD Awareness month

Today (09/10/24) at 6pm a post about ADHD will be posted.

Enjoy reading and share it.

Follow me on Instagram

[temilyrights]

therapy is just

[therapy-gems]

Source: Instagram @mindful_psyche

[faithhopeloveandtherapy]

6 Feb 24 // Final counselling session (6 of 6) today

She had either forgotten I was coming, or she had lost track of the time, as she was definitely not expecting me when I knocked on the door. She tried to cover but I actually think she had forgotten. She went into another room to “just shut the door” and I could hear her shuffling papers like she was trying to find the stuff relevant to me. I don’t have a problem if she’d forgotten I was coming that day as I have rescheduled every appointment since the first one and none of them have been at the same time same day, so it’s not like it would be if T had forgotten about a session.

I am (finally!!) back in a good place and my counsellor could tell. She said I had a whole different energy about me today. It’s so good to feel back like myself after almost five months of miserableness. I don’t think counselling has been a magic wand, but she has walked alongside me and supported me as I’ve gone through this whole (lack of) process with work, and just knowing I have her on my side has been such an anchor and a comfort.

[poke-bon]

At my job, I speak to alot of different people but my faves are when someone tells me they're neuro-divergent bc I am too. And sometimes they're a different flavour of NDcy then myself so we have to spend a bit of time figuring out what language we can speak until we finally get on the same levels (this time it was analogies) and we ended up completely understanding each other and had a wonderful conversation together.

It feels like that video of the birbs chirping at each other and then they sync up and are really happy and it warms my soul.

[drasadonbrown]

“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.

- Asa Don Brown

#All #children should be #taught to #unconditionally #accept, #approve, #admire, #appreciate, #forgive, #trust, and ultimately, #love their own #person. #selfesteem #selfworth #value #perceptions

#UniversitySanDiego #USanDiego #asadonbrown

[actualising-study]

₊⊹ 31.01.25 ⊹₊

final week ˗ˏˋ✎ˎˊ˗

only 6 days left to finish this essay, ngl I'm losing my mind a bit and struggling to stay in the word count but I'm slowly chipping away...

[bobastudy]

psychblr/therapists of tumblr!!

any tips on facilitating psychoeducational groups?🫶

[atticplum]

i'm starting my level 3 certificate in counselling skills tomorrow and even though it's a long commute and evening course (i will be so exhausted) i am really excited to continue learning and growing as an aspiring psychotherapist 🥰❤️