What To Expect When You Have Couple Counselling
/in Counselling /by Sandra HarewoodCouples counselling isn’t complicated.
It’s a specific form of talking therapy where two people sit down with a counsellor to talk about their relationship.
3 Things You Need to Know About Letting Go
/in Care For The Soul /by Sandra HarewoodNature has so much to tell us about letting go.
I’m looking out of my window here in London, England and I can see some evergreens, but some of the most striking trees are bare. They let go of their leaves some time ago, stripped bare by the autumn wind, naked and vulnerable.
Here’s How To Improve Your Self-Care Practice Today
/in Care For The Soul /by Sandra HarewoodHow do you nourish your body and mind and improve your self-care?
Self-care has never been more critical for everyone.
One Thing You Should Know About The Pain Of Grief
/in /by Sandra HarewoodGrief is a natural part of life. Most people don’t get through life, avoiding it.
Surprisingly we don’t just grieve when a person had died. We also grieve when a relationship has died, you’ve separated or divorced. But sometimes you are still in the trenches of the relationship processing its demise.
Boundaries In Relationships: How To Know When You Need To Take Control
/in Healthy Relationships /by Sandra HarewoodSo what’s your favourite season? I love the autumn, and it’s definitely on its way! Right now, I’m looking outside my window and noticing the leaves blowing around in the light breeze. Some get blown off, and others cling to the branches of the trees. And this got me thinking about boundaries in relationships.
Why Racism Is Like Being In An Abusive Relationship
/in Unhealthy Relationships /by Sandra HarewoodI am sure that you like me have been impacted, in one way or another, by events in the world right now. For sure, George Floyd’s death has undoubtedly engaged the collective consciousness into action on racism.
What Happens When COVID – 19 Shines A Spotlight On Hidden Trauma
/in Trauma /by Sandra HarewoodWhile the world faces a single problem that of Coronavirus – COVID19, what I’ve noticed is that we are all responding to this pandemic in our very different ways.
What A Therapist Wants You To Know About Starting Therapy
/in Counselling /by Sandra HarewoodApril is Stress Awareness Month.
In 2020 because of COVID-19, there’s certainly a different more potent resonance. The entire world, it would seem, is struggling to come to terms with Coronavirus. And the world is talking about mental health and the stress of living with this virus.
These are stressful times.
Recognise It! What You Should Know About Narcissistic Abuse [Infographic]
/in Unhealthy Relationships /by Sandra HarewoodHow do you know if your relationship is abusive? Are you simply two people who get triggered and can’t figure it out sometimes? That wouldn’t be uncommon. Maybe you feel guilty because you’ve not shown up as you best self. And we all do things at times we regret.
10 Simple Ways To Feel Calm And Grounded
/in Care For The Soul /by Sandra HarewoodAs human beings, we are wired for survival.
The body is designed to respond to stressful situations and then return to its normal baseline when the danger has passed.
Our bodies are amazing!
How To Stay Connected When Self-Isolating In Trying Times
/in Care For The Soul /by Sandra HarewoodThe world has changed in a couple of weeks.
Less than a month ago, I was happy shaking hands with acquaintances.
How To Protect Yourself When Self-Isolating With A Controlling Partner
/in Unhealthy Relationships /by Sandra HarewoodHome isn’t always a safe place.
And even if you do feel okay, maybe home it isn’t always a calm, peaceful place.