Life Matters Therapy

Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist / Hypnotherapist
MSc. Dip Couns / Dip Hyp
BACP Accredited /
Believer in people / [email protected]

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@pkinsella2 Absolutely. Motivation for the small things can be difficult with depression. Using behavioral activation, the key is to make it manageable to where you're at and create a low-pressure schedule. E.g. put your kit on, walk around the block. This builds the momentum to increase.

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I absolutely swear by running and exercise: It’s Astounding How Much Running Can Improve Your Mental Health https://t.co/f4h2SN3kip

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How to Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Through the Night https://t.co/TVO1DkWcxD via @PsychCentral

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How to spot the early signs of SAD https://t.co/YEfiDpzHJw #sad #mentalhealthsupport

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Trauma psychoeducation helps you understand trauma and how it affects the body, which in turn, can help you learn to manage it..... Psychoeducation: What It Is and How it Helps: https://t.co/Dm8A4qjFuo via @PsychCentral

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Humans are wired to move toward pleasure and avoid pain. However, #avoidance can prevent growth and the satisfaction of overcoming your fears, and take away from your overall quality of life - 5 Types of Avoidance Behaviour: https://t.co/asdbKezwXo via @PsychCentral

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Healthy Ways to Cope with Distress: 5 Tips: https://t.co/1VYFxXJqMT via @PsychCentral #stress #distress #overwhelm #mentalhealth

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I will be offering walk and talk therapy in green spaces/parks around Manchester. After studying the numerous benefits of nature exposure and how it can assist traditional talking therapy, I am very excited to introduce nature as a co-therapist. #walkandtalktherapy #manchester

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Keep on walking, the answers will come....

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10 quick wins for improving wellbeing at work https://t.co/HxLGg1hVyF #burnout #stress #worklifebalance #stresstips

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An emotionally abusive inner critic can take a toll on your mental health. When your self-talk is hurtful, here’s how to flip the script: 4 Emotionally Self-Abusive Habits to Replace | Psych Central https://t.co/qXrepAkoac via @PsychCentral #innercritic

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We spring clean our homes and wardrobes, so why not our daily habits? Remove the unwanted actions and get some new ones with three steps: Spring clean your #habits https://t.co/36B5K7zeae

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Minimising stress as much as possible is important for overall health. Chronic stress harms health and increases risk of health conditions such as anxiety disorders, and depression: 16 Simple Ways to Relieve #Stress and #Anxiety https://t.co/innW7e3IZA via @healthline

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A bad night's sleep can impact our wellbeing, lowering our resilience to life’s daily challenges, and making us more susceptible to anxiety and low mood. Five-step bedtime routine for a great night's sleep https://t.co/rKWVBjfXbf

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Grounded = awareness of the present moment. Grounding techniques are used to assist this within Mindfulness practice. 25 Grounding Techniques That Can Help Instantly Ease Anxiety https://t.co/mNcewgsUe5 #anxietyhelp #mindfulness

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Since the pandemic, much of psychotherapy has moved online. Two new studies take a look at whether teletherapy and video conference therapy are helpful. Research is positive. Does "Digital Empathy" Work in Virtual Psychotherapy? | Psychology Today https://t.co/LwAZHwc69s

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Whether you’re coming out the other side of a long weekend, the clocks have changed, or you’ve been making the most of your time off with some well-earned relaxation, discover how to reset your body clock - How to reset your sleep schedule in three days https://t.co/Rs58kkn1H9

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"I'm useless," "Everyone hates me," "I'm an awful person." These are common examples of negative self-talk. How to switch up negative self-talk https://t.co/dzJv5VRmlq

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We all have #irrationalthoughts from time to time. However, they may cause distress and difficulty in your relationships. How to Manage Irrational Thoughts and Cognitive Distortions https://t.co/43RIHzPcr5 via @PsychCentral

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Dissociation is one of the ways your brain protects you.
Trauma-Related Dissociation: Symptoms, Treatment, Coping, and More https://t.co/BZ6DOJP2A7 via @PsychCentral

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Codependency is providing for other peoples’ needs but not your own. It doesn’t develop in a vacuum, and it’s not your fault. This is also true if you’ve experienced trauma as a child: - Childhood Trauma and Codependency: Is There a Link? https://t.co/hWUfLsHYGN via @PsychCentral