Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
Posted by siteadmin on March 1, 2020
I attended a conference yesterday discussing the needs and support available for individuals living with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (formally known as Borderline Personality Disorder as it was thought to sit somewhere between psychosis and unstable personalities with a move now to call it EUPD – Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and now CPTSD). Those of you that know me will know that I am not a fan of labels as often they are the division between receiving help and not receiving help which leaves many individuals being unsupported in the health system.
A key element that was stressed at the - Read More
Emotional Regulation Support Group
Posted by siteadmin on March 1, 2020
Enigma is a support group in Stowmarket supporting individuals who struggle with regulating their emotions. They follow a Dialectical Behaviour therapy approach based around the workbook by McKay,Wood and Brantley – there are exercises but completing them is not compulsory. This is your recovery and your experience to finding greater wellness when you feel ready and able to do so. Expect to meet people from all walks of life; teachers, shop workers,retired individuals, healthcare professionals, students…mental health doesn’t discriminate and this amazing group come together to share thoughts,ideas,coping methods and experiences as well as much cake, friendship and laughter - Read More
Suffolk Family Carers – Resource info
Posted by siteadmin on March 1, 2020
It’s not just people in need of care and support but their carers and loved ones too. For some being someone’s carer is a known entity when entering into a relationship with someone that needs care. For others it can develop over time. There is help and support for you to. Just as Al Anon exists to support families and friends of alcoholics, https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/ , Suffolk Family Carers offer a large range of support options for carers.
Understanding, naming and communicating feelings is an essential aspect of mental health care.
Posted by siteadmin on October 18, 2019
Our Inner Child
Posted by siteadmin on May 17, 2019
Our “inner child” is a reference that is heard more and more outside of counselling. One dictionary definition describes it as “a person’s supposed original or true self, especially when regarded as concealed in adulthood”. Our inner child often comes out unconsciously and consciously in our thinking, behaviour and actions, both positive and less so, and when acknowledged can provide vital communications of unresolved or poorly negotiated development phases. Where a child has suffered distress this can be held by our inner child element which can manifest in adulthood and influence aspects of our life.
Counselling can help individuals re-work areas which - Read More
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