Where am I going with this post? I don’t know. There are so many footnotes.
The Monster in the Mirror: A Musical About Our Parts
If, like myself and many of the clients I see, you struggle with that internal conflict in your mind, I recommend that you watch The Monster in the Mirror. It conceptualises being made of different parts in a fun and easy-to-digest way. I encourage you to be a little friendlier to all your parts today; try to hear them out in a non-judgemental way rather than trying to shut them down or ignore them.
Spoon Theory and How I Use it in Therapy
Spoon theory was coined by Christine Miserandino in her blog ButYouDontLookSick.com and is mostly used in reference to chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. However, I’ve found it to be very useful in conceptualising how we all have different levels of energy each day, whether or not we have a chronic illness. As a therapist, I often bring up spoon theory to my clients who feel like they should be doing more each day or who tend to compare themselves to their peers.
The Biopsychosocial Model – Interacting Factors and Perpetuating Cycles
Whether we’re looking at a disorder or someone’s ability to regulate their own emotions, the biopsychosocial model can help conceptualise the contributing factors. These factors don’t sit in silos – they interact with each other.
Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment disorder is a stress-related condition where you have trouble getting used to a big change in your life.
What is “Self-Love”?
You show yourself love by treating yourself the way you would treat a loved one. This means taking care of yourself and talking to yourself with love, compassion, and understanding.
Why Do I Talk About Mental Illness? – Ramblings of a Mental Health Blogger
“…because it’s a fact, well enshrined in folklore, that if we are to kill the demon, then first we have to say its name.”
The Lenses We Use
I was posted to IMH as a student nurse, and my experience has changed my view of IMH. I am sharing this with hopes of spreading awareness and de-stigmatising mental health issues.
What I Learned From a Horse
Last month, a beloved friend of mine passed on. Smacka Fitzgibbons was a therapy horse and my favourite equine colleague. Today, I want to honour his memory by sharing some of the things I learned from the amazing horse.
Psychoeducation for Educators: What They Need to Know
Be it through observing their behaviour, monitoring their grades, or looking through their homework, educators have more insight into the psyche of students than they may realise. With this insight so readily available to them, it is important that educators know what to do with such insight.