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Month: February 2020

Why can I not just self-care better?

28/02/2020 Kathryn Wright Leave a comment

The half term chronicles Some of you may have seen my recent social media posts around half-term and keeping up…

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Full disclosure – when the things we tell ourselves and true self-knowledge meet

14/02/2020 Kathryn Wright Leave a comment

I have been pondering lately how as a therapist I walk a line of self-disclosure with clients. Bringing my own…

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Why are boundaries important?

07/02/2020 Kathryn Wright Leave a comment

In an earlier blog post (available here), I described how saying no, or putting boundaries in place, can be a…

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Day 21 of #28daysoflockdown 3/4 weeks done, how Day 21 of #28daysoflockdown 3/4 weeks done, how are you feeling? I needed a little time for myself yesterday and it has done me the world of good. Learning to listen to what my body is telling me I need is ongoing, but every time I do it, I get better at it. What is your body telling you today? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 20 of #28daysoflockdown We are in the 20s ev Day 20 of #28daysoflockdown We are in the 20s everyone! That feels good! How do you feel about the announcement yesterday about how we can expect to move forward from December? I want to feel positive, but if this year has taught me anything, it's that change can come in an unexpected way. So I'm going to be cautiously optimistic, while continuing to work on my resilience and adaptability. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 19 of #28daysoflockdown Monday, Monday I ha Day 19 of #28daysoflockdown Monday, Monday I have to be super organised for a Monday or I feel like my week gets off to a bad start. I try and be my "future friend" by getting myself to a point where I can focus on my work. I've noticed over the years that I feel like I need to have achieved something every day, and when I don't, I can struggle. What an "achievement" looks like has therefore had to change, for my own sake. Now an achievement can be anything from decorating a room to eating three square meals. This is part of the self-kindness practice I have developed. My judgement of myself has been worse than anyone else's judgement of me could ever be, and this had to change, too. How do you manage your judgement of yourself? Is it something that needs some attention? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 18 of #28daysoflockdown Exercise... My rela Day 18 of #28daysoflockdown Exercise... My relationship to exercise has changed over the years. I used to play competitive sport and exercise was about being part of a team and having fun. However, for a number of reasons, that was no longer possible for me, and I had to think about how my relationship to exercise was changing. It hasn't been easy, and it certainly hasn't been linear. Sometimes I resent the fact that my body has aches and pains now that I didn't have when I was younger. Sometimes I wish I had never stopped playing sport, because at least then I didn't have to try and fit it into my week like I do now. However, something I have learnt this year is that exercise is intrinsically linked to my mental wellness. I have been able to track how my mood is impacted, and I have reached some kind of balance. It has become something that is essential for me. Non-negotiable, like eating or sleeping. Noticing how our relationship to exercise and our bodies changes over time gives us the opportunity to adapt and find our new normal. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 17 of #28daysoflockdown Today I am going to Day 17 of #28daysoflockdown Today I am going to be spending 3 hours on my continuing professional development by watching a lecture from my membership organisation, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I usually really protect my weekends from work, it is important for me to have that work/life balance. However this time I am making an exception. Why? I am lucky enough to have a job that I am passionate about, and I put all that energy into being the best therapist I can be. This means that sometimes I have to use my judgement and bend my boundaries just a little. But, I do this in a mindful way. Because our boundaries are there for a reason, and we need to keep an eye on them, especially if they are getting bent a little too often! Check-in with your boundaries, how are they working for you? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
I am very happy to say that I have completed 80 ho I am very happy to say that I have completed 80 hours of continuing professional development in providing counselling online and by telephone. As an ethical therapist, ensuring that I have the most up to date knowledge and training for my clients is very important to my work. Have you ever considered online or telephone counselling? Due to the Covid-19 restrictions this year, it is a rapidly expanding area of work and has been proven to have therapeutic benefit. For some clients, working online or by telephone actually enhances the experience for them, as they feel safer being in their own familiar space. If you would like any information on how I can help you from a distance, please do get in touch. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 16 of #28daysoflockdown Friday.... Heading i Day 16 of #28daysoflockdown Friday.... Heading into the weekend like πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ The weekend starts for me with πŸ•πŸ•πŸ• night. What is your sign that the weekend has started? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 15 of #28daysoflockdown Week 3 Resilience i Day 15 of #28daysoflockdown Week 3 Resilience is something I have been thinking a lot about over these last few weeks, and throughout 2020. When we are overwhelmed, we can get into a negative thought cycle, where we compare ourselves to a past-self, when we "coped better". This can lead to damage to our self-view. Just because we are going through a tough time now, doesn't mean that we are any worse at coping. Successive hard times, without a chance to #recuperate and #recharge, can reduce our reserves. This is why paying attention to ourselves and our needs is so important. What do you need today? Take a moment to connect with yourself. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 14 of #28daysoflockdown The halfway point. Day 14 of #28daysoflockdown The halfway point. Developing our resilience is a really useful tool. However, I feel that a lot of pressure is put on us to keep going even when we have used all our resources. How do we know when we have reached that point? We can experience both physical and emotional symptoms of overwhelm. Learning what yours are will protect you - it will teach you when to stop and recuperate. Do you know your signs? What do you do to recharge? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 13 of #28daysoflockdown I'm going to say (wr Day 13 of #28daysoflockdown I'm going to say (write) something today that I often need to say to myself, at times when I am feeling overwhelmed or reaching my limit... You don't need to be productive every minute of the day. It is OK to rest. It is OK to do nothing. Breathe. Sometimes the most effective solutions are the most simple. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 12 of #28daysoflockdown Ok, I'm going to be t Day 12 of #28daysoflockdown Ok, I'm going to be that person banging on about #selfcare I just saw this information posted by #countryfile and I just has to share it. Being in nature is scientifically proven to be good for our health. An easy way to improve our health and wellbeing, and it is free! #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 11 of #28daysoflockdown I hope this Sunday i Day 11 of #28daysoflockdown I hope this Sunday is being kind to you. Do you try and make your weekends look different to your weekdays to give you some structure? Or do you like to go with the flow? I love a Sunday walk, especially in the autumn. It just seems to be the right way for me to punctuate the end of the week. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 10 of #28daysoflockdown Double figures πŸ™Œ Day 10 of #28daysoflockdown Double figures πŸ™Œ I mentioned briefly a couple of days ago about the benefit to well-being of writing. I realise it is not for everyone for a variety of reasons; but if you have ever thought about keeping a journal and just haven't got round to it, I think this quote from best-selling author James Clear sums it up - "Writing is the antidote to confusion" There have been a variety of studies that have shown that the act of writing can take the writer into a therapeutic space, outside of a therapy session. It allows us to clarify our thoughts, and if necessary for your process, it is a way to dispose of them. Why not give it a try? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 9 of #28daysoflockdown When I look back over Day 9 of #28daysoflockdown When I look back over 2020, I can feel myself getting frustrated at all the curve balls that have been sent my way. Plans that I have had for myself, my business, my studies, and my family, have all had to either be put on hold, or at least severely restricted. Times when I had planned to work, or study, or self-care, have in some way been interrupted or derailed. And then I realised...there is never a 'perfect' time for anything. 'Perfect' doesn't really exist when it comes to planning our time and the course of our lives. All we have at our disposal is the ability to keep on getting up and trying again. So today I am going to forget about 'perfect', and just try my best to reach my goals, and know that the trying is the most important part. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 8 of #28daysoflockdown My thoughts today are Day 8 of #28daysoflockdown My thoughts today are very much with the families that are experiencing hardship as a result of the lock-down. You are thought of, you are not forgotten. Take care of yourself and others as best you can. #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 6 of #28daysoflockdown We have nearly done a Day 6 of #28daysoflockdown We have nearly done a week already! Keep on keeping on everyone! And tomorrow we can celebrate 1 down, 3 to go! Yes I know this is not a particularly inspirational post today πŸ™‚ but that is OK! None of us can be on our A-game everyday. #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
Day 5 of #28daysoflockdown Monday Monday... How Day 5 of #28daysoflockdown Monday Monday... How do you feel about Mondays? I have to admit I don't mind them at all. I am in the very fortunate position of doing a job I love, and I often greet Monday with a renewed energy after a weekend break. Wednesdays, however, that's another story! Me and Wednesday's aren't friends ;-) #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn
I have been thinking a lot recently about the conn I have been thinking a lot recently about the connection between physical and mental health. The prospect of a further lock-down can do that! What I know from my own experience, is that being physically active benefits me in a way that I wasn't aware of as a younger person. Sport was a big part of my life for many years. I benefited from the community aspect, and the obvious physical benefits of a healthy heart and lungs. But I also benefited from all the amazing chemicals that my body produced to boost my mood. Since I have become less active (and a little less fit!), I am noticing much more how my mood is impacted by being active, or not. I have to consciously tell myself to get up and move, especially when I am having a tough day. The article I have linked here from Mind goes a little further into the benefits of physical activity on mental wellness. Have you noticed the link between movement and mood? How do you manage this for yourself? #selfcare #selfkindness #counselling #psychotherapy #onlinetherapyworks #blackburn #blackburnbusiness #blackburnwithdarwen #kwcounsellingblackburn https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/physical-activity-and-your-mental-health/about-physical-activity/
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