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Old post – Back to school

To all the Mamas and Papas at the start of this new term. Normally after 7 weeks off I feel nervous (for the children and myself). Often I feel sad too and another part of me is also looking forward to just sitting there, in a tidy house, with a cup of tea, silently….This isContinue reading “Old post – Back to school”

What is EMDR ?

EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is a type of psychological therapy developed by Shapiro (1989) and is used in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is also effective in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, traumatic bereavement and complex PTSD. EMDR helps to process distressing events that have happened to you. ItContinue reading “What is EMDR ?”

What is Compassion Focussed Therapy?

Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) was developed by Professor Paul Gilbert, University of Derby. His model weaves together neurophysiology, evolutionary psychology and models of attachment to make sense of human distress. His model promotes Compassion as a concept that can be taught and learned, and if practised, can alleviate suffering and promote personal growth. Gilbert usesContinue reading “What is Compassion Focussed Therapy?”