Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the book launch of a friend, and the afternoon was spent talking about the central themes of her book – motherhood, identity and finding oneself after becoming a mother. These lovely discussions left me thinking a lot about what it means to become a mother and I thought it would be an interesting topic for this week.

Have you ever considered group therapy? Did you know that group therapy is a highly effective therapeutic process? I think most people, when they think about therapy, are thinking about the one on one space, but in reality there are lots of ways to access therapy and group therapy is one of those wonderful options. Group therapy is commonly used in inpatient settings and in community settings (think support groups or alcoholics anonymous), but there are lots of group therapy programs in other settings too that can be a wonderful treatment option. I have had the privilege of being a group therapist at various stages in my career and have found the process rewarding and fascinating. So, how does it work?

Oh procrastination. Why do we do it? Wouldn’t things feel so much easier if, when we have a task to complete, we just did it? Why does it feel so hard to get started? Why do so many of us struggle with this? The battle with the urge to procrastinate is such a universal experience and something that I can relate to oh, so well. I have been struggling with procrastination for as long as I can remember, and it remains something that I continue to have to work at. Can you relate?

There is a massive emphasis on self-care at the moment, and for good reason!! The psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged lockdowns can be devastating, so it is more important than ever to make sure we are looking after ourselves.

You've been triggered... Now what?

Quite often our clients talk about how unsupported they feel by family, friends, partners, colleagues. When they’re saying this, it’s not because they want to be the centre of attention. It’s not because they want to create drama. It’s not because they’re deliberately trying to make things awkward or uncomfortable. They just want to be heard and understood. We all do. It’s a universal need to feel connected, heard, and understood. If we all crave it so much why do we get it wrong?