THE UPWARD SPIRAL
DEVON BASED THERAPY IN TEIGNMOUTH, EXETER AND ONLINE
Wise Action for Mental Health Awareness Week
What does it really mean to take action for your mental health? In this short reflection for Mental Health Awareness Week, I explore the idea of wise action and the small, achievable steps at the heart of The Upward Spiral approach.
Supporting Life’s Challenges: My Special Interests.
Over the years, I have developed a strong interest in working with people navigating bereavement, men’s mental health, young adults and those experiencing burnout. This article explores why these areas resonate with me and how I find great purpose in supporting people through these challenges.
The Joy of Burnout
It’s World Mental Health day on 10th October, and so I wanted to talk about burnout – an increasingly common experience in today’s fast-paced world. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, hollow, cynical, or just not yourself, you might be facing burnout. These feelings aren’t just about physical tiredness; they can affect your sense of purpose, your relationships, and even your health. We often think that burnout is caused by excessive demand, too much work, not enough time, too much going on. Whilst this can certainly play a significant role, burnout is often accompanied by a ‘moral injury’, where your […]
Exploring the many faces of loneliness.
Loneliness is something many of us experience, but it can feel different for everyone. Research from the BBC Loneliness Experiment sheds light on how it affects different groups. Understanding these insights can help us navigate our own feelings of loneliness and offer support to those around us. Some key findings include: Younger respondents (18-24) reported […]
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