How do you unwind after a demanding day? 💤 10 Ways to Unwind After a Stressful Day We’ve all been there—days that feel like they’ll never end. Deadlines, meetings, errands, unexpected frustrations. By the time evening rolls around, it can be tough to flip the switch from “go-go-go” to “rest and recharge.” The good news? …
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How have we adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? Photo by Miguel u00c1. Padriu00f1u00e1n on Pexels.com People have adapted to COVID-19 in many ways, both personally and socially. Here are some of the major ways they have adjusted: Work and Daily Life, Remote Work & Hybrid Schedules: Many companies adopted work-from-home …
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Image generation by WordPress Ai. Depression is a widespread mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. It is more than just occasional sadness; it is a persistent state of low mood, hopelessness, and often physical symptoms that interfere with daily life. When someone in a relationship suffers from depression, it does not just …
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How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Goals Many of us, especially those who enjoy helping others, struggle with saying "no." We want to be supportive, reliable, and kind. But when we agree to things that pull us away from …
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Envisioning the Future: Questions for Exploring the Desired Outcome In counselling, future-focused questions help clients imagine a reality where their desired changes have already taken place. This technique shifts the conversation away from current struggles and toward hope, possibility, and action. When clients visualise their ideal future, they gain insight into what truly matters to …
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History of the Outcome Questions - continuation from part one. Exploring Desired Outcomes in Counselling In counselling, desired outcome questions serve as a powerful tool to help clients identify their strengths, reconnect with past successes, and envision a future where they achieve their goals. These questions shift the focus from problems to possibilities, encouraging clients …
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Counsellin Questions - Part 1. This is the first in a series on counselling questions. As a counsellor it can sometimes be difficult to ask a question which is not the same old, same old you always use. Although there are many 'standard' questions which are great to start a session with, or to use in the first few minutes, it is sometimes difficult not to repeat oneself over and over again.
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? First, I appreciate that Edith Piaf is a very vague connection to the question, but when I read today's prompt, the song 'Je ne regrette rien' came into my head. Personally, I don't suffer with negativity. My cup is always half full, never half empty. …
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