Inspire Counselling

20/10/2022

"I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief" C.S. Lewis

“I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.” —C.S. Lewis

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24/09/2022

A great read about how to generate happiness in your life

Happiness does not happen by accident. The factors that contribute to happiness must be actively and intentionally pursued. Follow these tips in order to begin setting the structures and doing the activities that will facilitate you feeling happier and more contented with your life.

18/05/2022

What is really important to you?

01/05/2022

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04/04/2022

This is such a great illustration of how to regulate our emotions. Awareness, and practice, practice, practice.

03/02/2022

Feeling uncomfortable is a sign not of my inability to succeed, but what it feels like to grow. Take courage, because with a little flexibility, a bit of adaptability and an "I can do this (even if I don't like it!)" attitude, you can turn problems into challenges that can be overcome. This is at the heart of a growth mindset.

07/12/2021

Is your self talk negative, critical and pulling you down? Perhaps it's time to stop listening. What if you started talking some helpful and encouraging words instead, "I can do this, I've got what it takes, I am enough, I am worthwhile" Have a go. See what changes you notice.

28/08/2021

This is a great free course to do during lockdown, by our very own University of Canterbury psychologist Julia Rucklidge. I highly recommend it

In partnership with edX

03/06/2021

I'm all for making life easier. When we look at a big goal or task in its entirety, we can easily feel overwhelmed. But breaking that goal down into smaller achievable steps means that success comes more easily.

24/03/2021

Have you ever wondered about what saying "No" means in a relationship? This is a great wee video that talks about this very thing. Consent is everything.

If you’re still struggling with consent just imagine instead of initiating s*x you’re making them a cup of tea. Animation courtesy of Emmeline May at rocksta...

07/03/2021

What we eat impacts how our brains function and affects our mental health. Have a read of this article. You'll think differenty about food afterwards.

Health authorities' attitude to the relationship between nutrition and mental health is "really frustrating", says Professor Julia Rucklidge.

09/02/2021

In this fun and engaging video we are shown how we can rewire our brain's neural pathways to learn new skills. The cool thing is that this doesn't only apply to bicycle riding. We can train our brains to think in new and more helpful ways too.

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