Blogs and Podcasts
You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health issue to go to therapy or learn about improving your psychological well-being. Learning through reading and listening are also ways to reflect and explore and increase awareness of how stress, mental health, coping and relationships may be impacting us. We aim to support you to increase your awareness and explore strategies for the future. Discover more about equine assisted therapy and psychology here.
Workbook: Building emotional regulation using your Window of Tolerance
Free Downloadable Resource: Building emotional regulation using your Window of Tolerance This free tool is a snap shot of the value of understanding the concept of Window of Tolerance. It offers a basic summary of how we can apply the concept and practical activities...
ADHD in Adolescent Females: Understanding, Challenges, and Support
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages, including adolescent females. While ADHD is commonly associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity, it can present differently in adolescent females,...
Navigating ADHD as an Adult Woman: Challenges and Strategies
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood disorder, but it can persist into adulthood, presenting unique challenges for women. While ADHD symptoms may manifest differently in women compared to men, they can still have a...
The Hidden Epidemic: Challenges of Misdiagnosed ADHD in Females
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed in females, leading to significant challenges and consequences. While ADHD is commonly associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity, symptoms...
Nurturing Mental Wellness: The Importance of Perinatal and Postnatal Counselling
Nurturing Mental Wellness: The Importance of Perinatal and Postnatal Counselling The journey to parenthood is a transformative experience in a person's life. Amidst the joy and anticipation, however, may lie significant mental health challenges that can often go...
The Importance for Clinical Supervision in Mental Health Practice and Equine Assisted Therapy
In the dynamic world of mental health practice and Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT), supervision plays a pivotal role in shaping professionals' skills, enhancing self-awareness, and ensuring ethical practice. This comprehensive guide explores the integration of...
Reflections on the Pandemic: Navigating Chaos, Resilience, and Hope
What Just Happened? The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most disruptive forces that we have experienced in humankind for millennia. It has caused a devastating amount of loss, destruction, grief, and financial ruin. Humans, predominantly social creatures, were forced...
Navigating Grief During Christmas
As the holiday lights adorn our houses and the festive spirit fills the air, for many, this time of year can bring both joy and sadness. For those grappling with the profound loss of a loved one or experiencing changes in relationships, the holiday season may...
Helping Children Navigate Anxiety, Grief, and Loss
As a psychologist, I have had the privilege of working with young individuals and their families to help them understand and cope with challenging emotions like anxiety, grief, and loss. These emotions can be particularly overwhelming for children, as they often lack...
Podcasts
Harnessing Wellness Weekly is an irregular podcast on topics related to harnessing psychological wellness and equine assisted therapy. We try to be weekly however through the pandemic, working and life sometimes meant a weekly podcast was tricky. We try to discuss a variety of topics on mental health, stress, coping strategies and some challenges related to the pandemic of COVID-19. We also talk about all things horses, as we love them, and Equine Assisted Therapy and how they can be incorporated into therapy. Various equine professionals are interviewed about how they work with horses and care for them in various capacities- stay tuned. This podcast is in no way a substitute for therapy, rather designed for educational and informational purposes.
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