Embracing a Gentle Festive Season: 5 Tips for Managing the Holidays with Chronic Pain The holiday season is here, and December brings with it a special kind of warmth and magic. The glow of twinkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, and the comfort of sweet treats like mince pies—all these little pleasures can add […]
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The Difference Between Psychotherapy and Coaching: Tailored Support for Your Unique Needs In the field of mental health and personal development, there is a growing recognition that one size does not fit all. People come to professionals with diverse needs, ranging from navigating long-term psychological issues to achieving specific personal or professional goals. As a
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Living Without Constant Worry: Reclaiming Your Life from the Fear of Pain Can you imagine living without constantly worrying that every pain is something serious? Without worrying that your pain means things are getting worse? How empowering and freeing would that be? For many who live with chronic pain, the fear of pain itself
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Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and it’s normal to feel a bit nervous or unsure. Whether you’re here for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), or a blend of all, I want to assure you that therapy is a safe, non-judgmental space
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Pain Awareness Month 2024: Uniting Voices to Address Chronic Pain September marks Pain Awareness Month, a crucial global initiative dedicated to shining a light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by those living with chronic pain. Led by organizations like the British Pain Society (BPS) and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), this
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In this blog post I am going to talking about the impact of trauma on the brain. I’ll discuss how trauma can shape our neural pathways, the connection between psychological trauma and chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, and ways to heal from trauma and manage chronic pain. Trauma is an experience that can leave
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Navigating Therapy for Chronic Pain: What to Expect If you’re here, you might be considering therapy to help manage chronic pain. It’s a significant step, and it’s natural to have questions about what therapy involves and what to expect from your sessions. In this post, I’ll explore the basics of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and
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