As I’m writing this, we’re wrapping up Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. As a mental health professional, I know many of my colleagues are actively addressing and attending events to communicate #ItsNotOk throughout London and worldwide. What an incredible way for us to come together as helping professionals by standing with survivors! The shadow side of this type of week, and the impending Valentine’s Day festivities, is the potential for triggers for even the most self-aware of first responders and other helpers. Our clients are disclosing sexual abuse and we’re helping them process these complex issues for themselves.... READ MORE ...
Happy New Year! You’ve entered 2020 full of high hopes and ready to start fresh. You are ready for this year to be different. It’s time for a change, and you’re ready to commit to caring for yourself and making that change this year. January is a Time for Reflecting & Goal Setting With the end of another decade, you’ve been feeling more reflective lately. As you look back, you observe the things that didn’t work in the last year. Or 2 years. Or 10 years. And, you are using that knowledge of what hasn’t worked to propel you forward... READ MORE ...
Seasonal Stress Takes a Toll on High Achievers As a high achiever and someone who “works around the clock”, stress is second nature to you. Your day starts at the crack of dawn and ends when it’s dark outside. Your busy work life leads to significant expectations placed upon you. Especially at Christmas – you have to juggle your responsibilities on the home front, help with seasonal preparations, fulfil family commitments during the holidays and attend important social events. This would be difficult at the best of times, but it only gets harder around the Christmas holidays. The delicate balance... READ MORE ...