Ending a therapy session
I’m getting more and more practice in being in the therapy role, having now qualified to the point where in practice sessions I can say ‘I’m a trainee...
Just because you triggered a feeling, doesn’t mean you’re resonsible for it
This turned into a piece on boundaries and closure. TW for talk of estrangement from family I saw a tiktok yesterday, which has since been taken down. It was...
The tension of the moment self care advice
I want to talk about something I think we miss when we give out in-the-moment self care advice, and that's why to do the thing. A disclaimer, or a...
Compliment yourself
When was the last time you complimented yourself, without caveat. No buts, or ifs, no deflecting to talk about something or someone else. Just complimented...
cPTSD And Me
This is my first email from Buttondown! This is why it looks different. You can still see my archive and read online here if you prefer. I had to do a...
On giving yourself permission to rest
Note: this is the last substack I’ll publish. Next week’s newsletter will come from buttondown.email. All my subscribers will be magically moved over, paying...
On the validity of feelings
How much time do you spend figuring out if your feelings are valid? I’ve spent a lot of time unpicking my feelings to see if they’re valid, or...
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On engaging with curiosity and kindness
January is a time for change. Let's engage with ourselves with kindness and empathy
January's community challenge: Kind accountability
It's January, a time for change for many of us. Let's start it with kindness and curiosity.
Let's do some reflecting and a small announcement
The announcement is I'm taking time off for Christmas, no big.
Affirmations
Future compliments, prompts to buiild affirmations, and workshops!
It's my birthday
So here's a post of some things I've been enjoying recently
I've bought a cane
AKA mobility aids, disability, and my relationship with my body
SCB Holiday questions post 2: How do I deal with being alone?
Want me to answer your festive question? Fill in the google form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLPKrft5a3SMNovmQWbZxykPxG8KY-...
Putting the theory in my practice
I'm in my next stage of therapy training and things are starting to come together
SCB Holiday questions post 1: How do I deal with a family I hate?
For the past couple of years, I've invited questions about survivng/enjoying the holiday period. I'm going to be publishing ones from last year and new ones here, free over the next month or so.
Giving In vs Giving Permission
Sometimes wew need permission to rest, even if it feels like giving in to our feelings
On sobriety
I've not really spoken about my sobriety online yet, until now
Holiday season preparation
The holiday season is upon us. Let's talk about preparing for it
