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"Feeling real is more than existing; it is finding a way to exist as oneself... and to have a self into which to retreat for relaxation" - Donald Winnicott

Do you feel as though you comfortably exist as yourself?

Are you able to find rela

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When things feel out of control, it can sometimes be useful to remember the things that are within our control or influence. People often talk about "controlling" their feelings - which is an interesting concept. We cannot control the feeli

"If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive".

This powerful quote by shame and vulnerability researcher @brenebrown is why the work we do as therapists is so important. I can't

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It's OK if this resonates for you - being a kind hearted person and wanting to see the good in others is not a weakness ❤️

A healthy relationship will never ask you to take responsibility for your partner's behaviour - an emotionally healthy partner

Recommended reading - Daring Greatly by @brenebrown

Brene explores her own experiences of vulnerability alongside her research, in a book which is beautifully written, empowering and freeing. She describes vulnerability in terms of bravery and auth

Save this for when you need it ❤️

The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique can be done anywhere and at any time. It's a useful way to simultaneously engage all of your senses, calming your nervous system, and redirecting your focus from anxious thoughts (o

I love this quote from @realterryreal - understanding that as human beings we are inherently flawed, while still feeling like we are enough, as a definition for self-esteem 🙌.

Being able to accept our flaws, gives us freedom ❤️

This is not a get o

Choose the ones that speak to you, and use them when you need them ❤️

Anxiety can feel consuming, intense, frightening, and overwhelming.

Affirmations, or kind self-talk won't completely resolve anxiety, but when used alongside a therapeutic appr

Emotional tears literally help to remove stress from our bodies - crying can be a healing experience. Don't suppress the urge to cry, your body knows what it's doing ❤️

#understandingemotions

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I love this quote by Carl Jung. Do you ever find yourself thinking "this always happens to me"? Or "men / women always behave this way"? Or "Everyone always thinks ________ about me"?.... When we find ourselves with &quo

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Affirmations for self-worth, save this one for when you need it ❤️

Recommended reading - Rewire your anxious brain, by Dr Catherine M Pittman and Elizabeth M Karle

This is a very useful read for anyone who experiences anxiety. It demystifies anxiety - explaining how the origins of the anxiety we experience can eit

Closure doesn't come from other people.

If you feel you need to have that final conversation, go ahead - it might just be worth checking with yourself, what you want to get out of it first.

Is it because there's something you've left unsaid, and

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