Compassion Fatigue….is rife, in the helping professions! Why? Because most of those who step into these professions do so because of their own previous experiences. Experiences of always being the one in their family who ‘had the answers’. ‘Took care of everyone else. ’ Felt responsible for the feelings and needs of others at an […]
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Have you found yourself overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts since becoming a parent — thoughts that worry you, scare you, or leave you doubting yourself? One of Laura’s incredible supervisees, Jess Hayes, who specialises in maternal mental health and OCD, has written this blog explaining why intrusive thoughts happen, when it’s important to seek support, and
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I’ve been working in Mental Health now for 17 years, and have noticed a huge difference in the goals that people are setting for themselves and their recovery in treatment. This shift is a welcome change! Where once people asked to “get rid” of their anxiety, low mood, depression, or anger. People are now moving
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I first discovered wild swimming in 2020. After the birth of my baby the year before, I felt like I had completely lost myself. Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative journey, but it can also be overwhelming, leaving little room to connect with who we were before. While wild swimming wasn’t the only thing that helped
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“It takes a village to raise a child” – these familiar words echo an ancient truth. But just as precious is this whispered wisdom: every mother needs her village too, a caring circle of hearts and hands to help her flourish and find her strength. We humans are social beings who need contact and connection.
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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we at Laura Greenwood Therapy wanted to honour one of our main messages. “Everything begins with a Mother.” Laura tasked the team with reflecting on the women that have shaped them to be the people they are today. Whether this be their birth Mother, Grandmother, someone else from our
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Here is an article from our wonderful Sarah O’Callaghan, CBT Psychotherapist at Laura Greenwood Therapy. Here is one for our valued, wonderful, teacher followers. Whether an official teacher or a ‘teacher’ in the home. Because this is what we all are as parents right? Teaching our children how to be in the world and grow
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The Changing Face of Men’s Mental Health: Support, Strength, and Solutions by: Sarah Cosway, Psychotherapist at Laura Greenwood Therapy The Current State of Men’s Mental Health When it comes to men’s mental health, the stats are shocking. A study undertaken by The Priory (a Mental Health service) in the UK showed that 40% of
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“It stops with me” Breaking Generational Patterns of Parenting and Managing Mental Health from a Dads Perspective by Paul Ledger, Psychotherapist at Laura Greenwood Therapy When I was 15 years old, I began thinking deeply about what I wanted to do with my life. I found myself fascinated by the concept of metacognition —
Our COO, Laura Batchelor shares with us her experience of raising two boys and the challenges that come with boys getting bullied. As a Mum of two boys, aged 8 and 10, I’ve experienced firsthand the joys and challenges that come with raising children in today’s world. One challenge that often goes unspoken is
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