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Anxiety: 6 self-care tips from a psychotherapist

Anxiety: 6 self-care tips from a psychotherapist

by Margaret Smith | Dec 10, 2020 | mental health, tips

Anxiety can be described as “distress or uneasiness of the mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” In some situations, it can be very helpful and even life-saving. As John-Roger and Peter McWilliams explained in their seminal book ‘You Can’t Afford the...
Tips for first years transitioning to university

Tips for first years transitioning to university

by Megan McCafferty | Sep 3, 2019 | mental health, tips, young people

In February, UCAS reported that a record-breaking number of young people started university last September and this year is likely to be no different. Scotland is home to a total of 19 universities, welcoming students from around the world.Every university offers its...
Stop worrying and start living

Stop worrying and start living

by The Spark Counselling | May 16, 2018 | counselling resources, couples and individuals, mental health, relationships, Society

The focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week has been ‘stress: are we coping?’  This got us thinking about books that have helped us cope with the stresses of life. One, in particular, is a recommended read for us. And it just happens to be the birthplace of...
How to make a comfort box for an anxious child

How to make a comfort box for an anxious child

by Linda Smith | Nov 13, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, tips, young people

Anxiety is a very unpleasant experience for your child and for you as their parent. Finding tools and techniques to help them combat anxiety is something every parent seeks to do. In this short article Children and Young People counsellor, Linda Smith looks at an...
The world’s most dangerous words

The world’s most dangerous words

by The Spark Counselling | Jul 2, 2018 | anecdote, couples, couples and individuals, mental health, relationships, Society, tips, young people

Believe it or not, there are two words in every language that should be considered the most dangerous in the world. With just over 700,000 words in the English dictionary, there are plenty of potential suspects. In the era of Trump and global warming you would be...
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