Niamh Dolan Counselling and Psychotherapy

04/11/2022

As we enter into the dark long evenings it is important to look after yourself and look out for others. There is no shame in wanting to take care of your mental health as we admire our clients that come in and put themselves first!

Check out our website to find out what therapies we provide out our centres, that are best suited to you or contact us through the info down below.

Recognise the signs and reach out!

Dublin Centre:
📞01 677 1021
info@mindandbodyworks.com

Galway Centre:
📞091 725 750
galway@mindandbodyworks.com

14/10/2022

10/10/2022

Use today as a sign to check in with yourself and the people in your life.

Your mental health is a priority 365 days a year but today is about awareness. Reach out to your loved ones, be vulnerable, let them know you're thinking of them. A 'are you ok?' can start a conversation you may never know you needed.

Pieta's mission is to support people and communities in crisis by providing freely accessible, professional services to all.

Today and every day we will continue our mission. 💛💛

If you or someone you know are in suicidal distress, engaging in self-harm, or have been bereaved by su***de please know that we are here for you 24 hours a day every day of the year. Call us anonymously for free on 1800 247 247. Or text HELP to 51444.

10/10/2022

End the stigma 💜

08/09/2022

No matter what, there is always someone willing to help.
Pieta House 24/7 Helpline 1800247247 or Text Help to 51444.
Samaritans 116123.
Don't be alone. Reach out. ❤

07/09/2022

Very few of us have not been affected by su***de and we all understand the devastating grief it causes the loved ones who are left behind.

September is su***de prevention month.

If you are concerned about a friend or a loved one, knowing the signs might help you reach out and ask the question directly “are you having suicidal thoughts?”

If they answer yes then you will be able to assist them in seeking help.

The signs are as follows:

* Talking about wanting to die or kill themselves,
* Feeling hopeless or having no reason to live, * *. Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain, or being a burden to others.
*. Beginning or increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
*. Behaving recklessly.
*. Acting anxious or distressed.
*. Sleeping too little or sleeping too much.
*. Exhibiting extreme mood swings.

31/08/2022

In honor of "National Grief Awareness Day," Lisa Marie Presley penned an emotional essay about what she's learned since her son's death by su***de in 2020 at age 27

25/07/2022

'When our grief cannot be spoken, it falls into the shadow and arises as symptoms. So many of us are depressed, anxious, and lonely. We struggle with addictions and find ourselves moving at a breathless pace, trying to keep up with the machinery of culture.

Grief is subversive, undermining the quiet agreement to behave and be in control of our emotions. It is an act of protest that declares our refusal to live numb and small. There is something feral about grief, something essentially outside the ordained and sanctioned behaviors of our culture. Because of that, grief is necessary to the vitality of the soul. Contrary to our fears, grief is suffused with life-force.... It is not a state of deadness or emotional flatness. Grief is alive, wild, untamed and cannot be domesticated. It resists the demands to remain passive and still. We move in jangled, unsettled, and riotous ways when grief takes hold of us. It is truly an emotion that rises from the soul'

Francis Weller
Painting by Emile Claus 1849-1924
www.teallach.com

22/07/2022

if you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won’t like you. It may not be easy, but it’s essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.

Cheryl Richardson, The Art of Extreme Self-Care: Transform Your Life One Month at a Time
Painting by Alice Neel (1900 -1984)
www.teallach.com

14/07/2022

Wise words

07/07/2022

Sometimes it can be hard to breathe deeply when we are very anxious. Rhythm can help. Tap your feet on the ground or tap your hands on your legs, or both. Using the butterfly hug can also be self-soothing.
If you can manage a deep breath, remember to bring the breath right down to your tummy. Your tummy should expand on the in-breath and contract on the out-breath. Try and make the breath as long as possible and hold the breath for a few seconds on the inhale and on the exhale. You can either practice this for 10 minutes a day, or if this is too much, take one breath every half hour or every time your phone gets a message, or you can find your own way. Practice your deep breathing during times when you are not feeling anxious. This will help it come easier to you when you are feeling anxious.
0879242664 / niamhdolanpsychotherapy@gmail.com

30/06/2022

If you have never been to The Health Hub to enjoy many of the wonderful treatments and therapies offered, here is a little sneak peek at what it looks like from the inside. You are instantly met with a gorgous atmosphere; which is created by the music, the smells, and a sense of calm.

If you are thinking about starting counselling. I have availability on Thursday mornings. Contact me on 0879242664 or niamhdolanpsychotherapy@gmail.com