Spoon Theory and How I Use it in Therapy
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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 Lenses We Use
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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
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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.

Talking About Suicide Takes its Power Away
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Talking About Suicide Takes its Power Away

If we stop letting our history – no matter how recent – of suicide control what we say or how we talk to others, we stop giving it the power to force us into living in shame. The best part is that the more we talk about it, the more we empower those around us to talk about it, and the more we take away suicide’s hold on all of us.