Monika's Makes

crochet, knitting and papercraft such as handmade greetings cards and mixed media projects

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@ChapelCrossCake @CrazyGrannyMe It's not for me either. It's a lovely blanket and looks fun to make, yet due to the theme, I feel it could only be used for about 2 weeks a year.

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@CrazyGrannyMe Keep going, you'll get there.

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@CrazyGrannyMe That's good. Fingers crossed you can get the help you need. All this, like clearly stating your needs and standing by them without being swayed, could already be part of your healing journey.

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@CrazyGrannyMe That's rather interesting. Maybe it's time to change my mind.

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@CrazyGrannyMe I'm a bit biased here. I really don't like chat robots for anything. My questions usually exceed their capacity which leaves me rather frustrated. They remind me of 'computer says no' from Little Britain.

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@CrazyGrannyMe It wouldn't surprise me, if they were to bring out a counselling app using AI. Sadly that's where things seem to go, at least from what I can see.

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@CrazyGrannyMe Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is what the NHS prefers, at least it used to be like this a few years ago. They usually only give you about 6 to 12 hours. Neither of which is probably good in your case.
There is also a move within the NHS to digitize services.

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@CrazyGrannyMe It's also quite a good point to make when arguing your case. If a space is not safe for you then therapy won't work.

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@CrazyGrannyMe In my opinion it's best to start off one to one in person. Then maybe online or group later, but it really would depend on how the one to one was going.
There are people who find one to one therapy online helpful, but again it depends on the individual.
Safe space is is must.

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@CrazyGrannyMe This includes a good rapport between the therapist and the one seeking help. PTSD is especially difficult as the trauma can be triggered by seemingly unrelated circumstances. It will be very difficult, if not impossible, to deal with reactivated trauma through a computer screen.

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@CrazyGrannyMe I'm not a PTSD specialist, but I trained in Hypno-Psychotherapy. To me it doesn't sound like a 'safe space' for you to be in.
Therapy of any kind relies on the space being safe for a client to open up and explore the trauma under a therapist's guidance.

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Something else I'm working on. It's almost finished. Will keep you posted.

#crochet #handmade #crochethat #crochetflower #MonikasMakes

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Something else I'm currently working on. Will update you once it's finished.
#crochet #crochetshawl #handmade #MonikasMakes

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@ChapelCrossCake Not at all. It's Sirdar Shawlie, 80% acrylic, 10% wool and 10% alpaca. It really feels nice and soft.

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Something I'm currently working on. Loving the natural tones.

#crochet #handmade #MonikasMakes #crochetshawl #OxtonVillage #Wirral

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@CrazyGrannyMe That's what creativity is all about. 💕

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@CrazyGrannyMe It's really nice. You've beautifully merged the Blossom and Buds with the Woodland Wonders. 😍

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@CrazyGrannyMe It's looking lovely. 😍
Stopped making blankets for the time being. Started on making some toys.

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A change from crochet for a bit with breakfast at the Oxton Village Market.
Great start to a sunny day. 😃