Here are two very interesting articles relating to stress teachers face today.

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/jan/11/epidemic-of-stress-blamed-for-3750-teachers-on-longterm-sick-leave

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/jan/11/teachers-england-suffering-from-so-much-stress-explainer

Stress can lead to all kinds of responses, mentally or physically. It can make us more depressed, angry, sad, unhealthy, tired, unable to sleep, the list goes on. If you are a teacher or stressed for any other reason, counselling could offer you a safe environment each week to help unload your stress, confidentially discussed the issues you are dealing with and maybe learn a few mindfulness techniques to get you through the working day.

If you would like to discuss anything Wright Minds can offer therapy to those in and around the Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme area.

Bullying isn’t just a school related issue, it is far reaching children bully children, bosses bully employees, friends bully friends, parents bully children, children bully parents, co-workers bully co-workers, partners bully partners, I could list almost endlessly among the various relationships people have. I could start to list reasons people are bullied – age, sex, height, weight, education, ethnicity, intelligence, religion, style, culture, glasses, but the list really adds up to one word DIFFERENCE. Is it fear of difference from the bullies? There is much research into why, but what is important is that regardless of who or why bullying hurts. Counselling can help discuss the thoughts and feelings experienced by those who are bullied and those who bully.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/12/bullying-as-damaging-as-child-abuse-and-needs-same-resources-expert-says  This article discusses how severe bullying can be.

If you would like to discuss anything Wright Minds can offer therapy to those in and around the Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme area

Suicide is something that can impact on all our lives, whether it is someone we know who has chosen to end their life, or is thinking about suicide, or if it our own thoughts about ending our life. Suicide is not something to be scared to talk about, it affect us all in some way and counselling can be a safe environment to talk about suicidal thoughts or the impact suicide of someone else has had upon you. To find the support you need to move forward safely stay alive counselling can help. Talking about suicide doesn’t have to be scary and there is help and support to allow us to move forward and past those thoughts and find a life after suicidal thoughts or events.

Even famous people can think about suicide and come through it better than before. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/swimming/42755098?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz04egt/mental-health&link_location=live-reporting-story

If you would like to discuss anything Wright Minds can offer therapy to those in and around the Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme area.

Relationships are important to us all, whether it is our partner, friend, family or colleague. Although focused on sexual relationships this article has some interesting ideas on ways disagreements can be handled and can be adapted for many types of relationship.

If you would like to discuss anything Wright Minds can offer therapy to those in and around the Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme area.

Fair Fighting in Relationships – 5 Rules

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time, but it can also be a difficult time emotionally. This BBC article looks at mental health in pregnancy.

If you would like to discuss anything Wright Minds can offer therapy to those in and around the Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme area.

BBC – Mental Health During Pregnancy

So its New Year and many of us think about, even if we don’t make, a resolution or change in our lives. If self care was on your mind then here is an interesting article to give you some things to think about.

If you would like to discuss anything Wright Minds can offer therapy to those in and around the Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme area.

Setting Self Care Resolutions

Addiction can come in many forms, not just alcohol or illegal drugs, you can be addicted to exercise, food, television to name a few. Therapy can sometimes help with addictions before they become life changing.

Here is an article that talks honestly about addiction My battle with drink and facing up to being an addict

I have worked in grief counselling for many years now in Stoke-on-Trent, it is hard at anytime of year but around Christmas and New Year it can be even harder. This article may spark a few thoughts with you.

Coping with Memories of Grief and Loss at Christmas – Wellbeing.org

Everyone has their worries or questions starting therapy, even therapist themselves.  If you too are feelings nervous or apprehensive or wondering whether to begin therapy here is a lovely article to give you something to think about.

What is it like to start private therapy?