A Scrappy Dog In A Poodle Parlour
Do you ever feel like you re the scruffy individual in a room full of fluffy, well -turned out poodles? Or maybe your thoughts are more like this – how did I get here? Who am I to tell/do this? … Continue reading →
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Life Should Be More Like Lemon Curd
My January musings go like this:Life should be more like lemon curd. I know this sounds a bit mad but bear with me on this. The reason I thought about lemon curd is that I like the actual consistency of … Continue reading →
Self Care
Andrea was swamped with work, the demands of her job seemed never ending and she found it increasingly problematic to stay on top of the tasks and expectations of her boss and co-workers. Outside of work there were yet more … Continue reading →
Natural Consequences
Parent – “Put your coat on, we are off out!” Child – “No” Parent – “Put your coat on, its freezing outside.” Child – “No” Parent – in a pleading voice “Please put your coat on….I don’t want you to … Continue reading →
Negative Mindset
What is negativity? The word negative can be applied to many things from chemistry to describe neutrons, to the state of a financial situation. But in this instance, we are referring to a negative state of mind or attitude. The … Continue reading →
What Is A Trifle?
What is a trifle? A traditional dessert in essence, maybe a bit old fashioned now but a trifle represented good things for me when I was growing up. My Grandma was the Queen of Puddings! There wasn’t much she couldn’t … Continue reading →
Who’s On Your Team?
No-one functions well all on their own, all the time. Where solitude has its place, we are essentially pack animals and work on the premise that there is safety in numbers.We have a variety of fundamental needs in order to … Continue reading →
I’m A Good Listener
Listening is not only a very important part of my job as therapist, but also an important skill in life generally. I have learned how to listen well, in a way that is helpful to the therapeutic process and continue … Continue reading →
Health and Wellness Programme With Susan Grainger
Some “frequently asked questions” …… 1. Do you work on-line or in person? In this ever-shifting world I am proud to offer a service that fits well into a new landscape. Clients are welcome at my office at 24b Nottingham … Continue reading →
Get A Hat
You will have heard the saying, “If you want to get ahead, get a hat.” Well, I’m a hat. Let me explain: H is for help. We all need a little help from time to time and yes, I know … Continue reading →