Gemma gay

BACP reg. attachment-based therapist

[YMCA East Surrey @YMCAEastSurrey]

Primary School Early Intervention Practitioners needed.
This is an exciting term-time only opportunity for professionals who have experience of working with children and are passionate about making a positive difference in their lives.
https://t.co/AfVP18ttij
#Tadworth #Redhill

[I Choose Freedom @IChooseFreedom_]

#loveisland provides young people with unhealthy examples of what relationships should look like. The red flag behaviour some islanders show cannot be allowed to be normalised. If you see abusive behaviour on the show, please speak out about it. We ask @itv to please take action.

[Neurodivergent_lou @neuro_lou]

Autistic and Delayed Emotional Processing #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #Disability

[YMCA East Surrey @YMCAEastSurrey]

In this video, Jo shares the amazing impact our Step Forward project has had on attendees' confidence.
Help us make a real difference, donate through the Big Give's #Kind2Mind campaign – every donation will be doubled until midday on Monday 22 May.
https://t.co/8xTpHu1Xad

[YMCA East Surrey @YMCAEastSurrey]

Meet Hannah and hear about how Step Forward is supporting young adults with their mental health. Every donation to this project made before 22 May will be doubled, so you can make twice the impact. To donate, please click below: https://t.co/8xTpHu1Xad #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

How trauma impacts the brain. 🧠🌱

[Grassroots Suicide Prevention @GrassrootsSP]

We need to ensure we are not “too afraid” to talk about suicide as a community, while respecting and understanding the risks in certain situations.

Try to avoid saying 'committed' or 'commit suicide' - the association between suicide and ‘crime’ or ‘sin’ may alienate people.❤️

[Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk]

Cortisol affects children’s behaviour. We’ve known this awhile now. Anyone dealing with children is morally & professionally obligated to inform themselves about how cortisol works - cause we are the adults, so we hold more power & responsibility than C & YP.

[Creative Therapeutic Life Story & Parenting @life_story_work]

This list of healthy relationship qualities is not exhaustive. It can be used to help people identify strengths in their relationship, as well as qualities to work toward achieving ⁦@TherapistAid⁩

[Epsom & Ewell Hub @EpsomEwellHub]

Young people aged 17-24! Join us for a taster event at the Epsom & Ewell Hub, hosted by Step Forward- @YMCAEastSurrey on March 9th from 3:30-5:30PM.
Meet Sophia, wellbeing coordinator and discover opportunities available to you. Contact us to book your place! #StepForwardYMCA

[Lynburn Nurture @LynburnNurture]

https://t.co/SUQrBuTBdc
"Why I am rude". This is a powerful 2 minute poem about feelings, emotions, and circumstances behind behaviour #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #AllBehaviourIsCommunication #BeThatPerson

[Lorna Evans | The Mind Movement @MindMovementuk]

I'll be back in London for this in-person event with @wguild in April 🌸. Check out more details below ⬇️
https://t.co/xufouwK29X

[Lynburn Nurture @LynburnNurture]

Crying is the bodies way to release stress and return to a state of regulation. ❤

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

One of the most common questions I get is:
"When is it time to end a relationship, or move on?"

Here are some questions to ask yourself to find that answer:

[Creative Therapeutic Life Story & Parenting @life_story_work]

Playfulness, ACCEPTANCE, curiosity and empathy. PACE is a way of thinking, feeling, communicating and behaving that aims to make the child feel safe. It is based upon how parents/carers connect with their child.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

#8 Children are indebted to their parents because of the sacrifices made

Adults who choose to have children are not owed anything from them. Children are not vehicles for parents to get their own needs met. Emotionally healthy parents don't seek paybacks.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

The partner with narcissistic patterns doesn't change their behavior and continues to put their needs first.

The person with codependent patterns is used to this behavior (they typically witnessed this from a parent) and a cycle begins between them.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

How to heal your inner child:

1. Write inner child a letter: Write a letter to the younger version of yourself. Tell that version of yourself that you're going to protect them and acknowledge everything you experienced. Let the words flow (and the tears)

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

With time, and the right support, things can get better.

💡 lizandmollie

[Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk]

What if this isn't a kid being cute, but a kid coping with shaming? This Santa video is making the rounds again, w/ folks saying 'how funny, how adorable'. I'm going to show you the sadness, anger, surprise & distrust that so easily goes unseen by us adults. A THREAD.