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How long does it take to heal from trauma?
What is Trauma? Trauma is a deeply emotional and sometimes physical response to an event which causes shock or distress. From being involved or witnessing a car crash, to being involved in a natural disaster such as a fire or a flood, to being...
Creating Your Future
(This article first appeared in the Positive Health magazine in December 2002.) I often thought that an unpleasant or difficult life situation would be made a lot easier to bear if someone could tell you reliably that this problem would be resolved...
Do you recognise your own success?
(This article first appeared in the Positive Health magazine in December 2001.) I am convinced that, for many people, half the problem in life is that they do not recognize when they are successful. Let me explain. Many years ago, I had a...
Be Online Cyber Bullying Aware
Recently we had a message from someone called Mia who had read one of our child mental health posts on The APHP blog. She approached us to applaud us highlighting the recourses that are available for supporting children with mental health issues. ...
Recognising Work Related Stress
Work-related Stress is becoming an increasing problem in the fast paced work environment. It is pervasive and can significantly impact both mental and physical health, ultimately the consequences can lead to a decline in overall wellbeing and...
Needle Phobia – Facilitating your way is my way.
Needles really are a part of all human life; we encounter them in a wide range of situations from the manufacture of clothing to health – and what a wide range that is. So, a phobia of needles can cover a wide range of situations, with...
Does the gender of your therapist matter?
Does the gender of your therapist truly make a difference? Whether or not the gender of your therapist matters is a personal decision. Some people may feel more comfortable talking to a therapist of the same gender, while others may not have a...
Do you need therapy?
Do You Need Therapy? A recent article in New Scientist Magazine asked a valid question, do you need therapy? Perhaps it’s not so much the question that gives pause for thought, but rather the issues around finding a therapist who offers the right...
The new Barbie Movie (2023) may surprise you with complex messages about gender, identity, and self-acceptance.
I recently went to see the new Barbie Movie and it was so much more than I expected! To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. For generations, children have...
Mental health charities to support children in the UK
There are many child mental health charities in the UK that provide support to children, young people, and their families. Here are a few of the most well-known: YoungMinds: YoungMinds is a leading charity that provides information, support, and...
Striving For Good Quality Sleep Should Be a Priority
The Benefits of Sleep Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. It allows our bodies to rest and repair, and it helps our brains to consolidate memories and process emotions. When we don't get enough sleep, we can experience a range of...
Disordered Eating – What is it?
It is estimated that well over a million people in the United Kingdom are affected by an eating disorder. Many people see this as a modern disorder however actually, it is not new. If we look back to the time of Caesar during the Roman Empire, it...
Make Friends With Your Shadow Self
MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR SHADOW SELF Have you heard of the phrase, "your shadow self?" Have you often wondered what that means? It's not related to the image that occurs when you are walking with the sun behind you. Photo by Marco Bianchetti on...
Child Exploitation Awareness
Child sexual exploitation awareness day Child sexual exploitation (CSE) awareness day aims to raise awareness of the different elements to CSE and to encourage people to think about it, spot the signs and speak out by reporting it to support a zero...
Hypnotherapy Supervisor Training from APHP’s June Hale
Progress Your Hypnotherapy Career When you first join the APHP you will most likely have trained with an accredited training school, and you will join at LAPHP level. Providing you remain in supervised practice and complete the necessary CPD you...
The Power Of Your Mind
The Power of Your Mind As we all emerge from the Christmas and New Year break, I wonder how many New Year’s Resolutions have been made, and possibly discarded already. I decided to eschew this tradition this year. Last year I joined the One Word...
Dry January, Do You Take Part?
DRY JANUARY - ARE YOU TAKING PART? What is Dry January? Dry January is a 31 day alcohol free challenge which aims to encourage people to recognise the benefits of cutting out alcohol from their lives or at least reducing their consumption. ...
Black History Month
Photo credit to: Ayo Ogunseinde at Unsplash BLACK HISTORY MONTH In 1926, the first Black History week was marked by Carter, G. Woodson, who was a son of former slaves and who gained an outstanding amount of qualifications whilst studying at a high...
World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and this day is dedicated to raising awareness of suicide and to focus on the methods and interventions...
Movember – Changing the face of mens mental health
Photo by Tom Pumford on Unsplash MOVEMBER This month raises awareness for men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Movember was started in 2003 but two friends meeting over a drink in a bar in...