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The harmful effects of bullying

Last summer I wrote a blog post about bullying. It covered the impact on adults who were bullied as children. It also referred to adults who had to admit they were bullies in school. Some people contacted me after this … Continue reading

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IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD BULLYING

Bullying in childhood gets media coverage and attention. On the other hand,the impact for adults who endured bullying in childhood and adults who now recognise that they were in fact bullies when in school get very little media attention. Understandably … Continue reading

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COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

Most people admit that they often imagine the worse, put themselves down, mind read and use the word “guilty” and “I should” If you recognise yourself having these thoughts you might like to try CBT interventions which are evidence based … Continue reading

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WHAT IS MEDIATION

What is mediation – this is something as a mediator I am often asked. The definition of mediation refers to conflict resolution with the mediator as non-judgmental and totally impartial.   For me, the best part of mediation is seeing people … Continue reading

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LOW COST COUPLE COUNSELLING

low cost couple counselling, emotional focused couple therapy, choice theory for couples Continue reading

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Family Mediation Dublin 24

When a couple come to mediation to discuss co-parenting – listening to the child or children is very important. As with all family mediation, prior to the commencement of mediation a couple are invited to speak privately first before commencing … Continue reading

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Counselling clients with eating disorders

A recent study in the UK adults found that only 9% would take advice on diet and exercise from an overweight GP. Naomi Moller wonders does weight similarly impact on the credibility of psychologists and I wondered about counsellors and … Continue reading

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NORA OWENS COMMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE’S SPENDING AT CHRISTMAS

Nora Owens comments gave me the impression that she wanted us all to spend less at Christmas on presents, clothes, etc in order to have money to pay Irish Water.  She has a State Pension which is paid for by … Continue reading

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A CARER’S STORY OF AN UNHAPPY AND STRESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Death of William Glasser – Master Therapist

William Glasser, mental health issues, behavioural problems Continue reading

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