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1/2 Price Place at Therapist Peer Support and Supervision Group on 03.08.19, Glasgow city centre

I  am holding a Therapist Peer Support and Supervision Group for some of my affiliates/supervisees/room users on Saturday 3rd August 2019, 10am-12.20pm. I am offering this at 1/2 price (£10). This offers 2.5 hours CPD and can be counted towards supervision ratios. CPD certificate and refreshments included in price. It will be held in the office in Hope Street, Glasgow city centre.

I have one place left for anyone who is interested. It's not a The CBT'ers Club event (since the club is taking a break this year), however, it will be very similar to the Therapist Peer Support and Supervision Groups helps at The CBT'ers Club.

The space is only open to anyone who has been to one of The CBT'ers Club groups/meetings/events previously.

Payment by BACS and no refunds. If you are interested in attending or want more information, please get in touch via email asap to secure the place: support@citizen17therapy.co.uk

Best wishes,

Alexandra 



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Try it Today Challenge: Time Management

TRY IT TODAY CHALLENGE


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For many people, a reassessment of their time management skills can help enormously to ease stress, pressure and anxiety and put everything in perspective increase performance and improve wellbeing. 


STEPS TO EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT

Here's some steps you can follow that will help you to use and manage time more effectively, even when you are feeling down, depressed, anxious, stress or panicky: 

* Have clear, measurable goals. The greatest waste of time in our lives is having no idea of what we are sup…
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VACANCY: We are looking for another affiliate therapist to join the team

Vacancy: Affiliate Therapist: Adult Eating Disorders (16+): Glasgow city centre (one morning/afternoon per week plus possible additional referrals)
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 22ND JULY 2019 

* Would you like the opportunity to work with adult (16+) clients experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating in private practice?
* Would you like us to refer clients onto you while we take care of room hire fees, referral fees and advertising/marketing and still earn £30-£40 (£40 for after 5pm/weekend, £30 for daytime) per appointment?
* Would you like to receive other benefits, such as discounted supervision, access to room hire discounts (when you hire the room for your own clients), discounted access to therapist peer support groups and more?
* Would you like add a few clients to your own private practice and see the clients we refer on around your other commitments (i.e. you choose when you see clients)?
* Would you like to receive possible additional referrals from our other two …
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Reaching out, getting support and talking to someone about what you're feeling or thinking can be tricky sometimes, can't it?

Reaching out, getting support and talking to someone about what you're feeling or thinking can be tricky sometimes, can't it?. There's lots to consider: is this the right person to tell?; is it the right time?; what will I say?; what if I get upset?; what about their response?
This can sometimes put us off reaching out and getting support. The little info-graphic below can help take you through this process and move you towards getting the help and support you need and deserve. 

I hope you find the poster above useful. Of course, we have therapists and counsellors her at Talking EDs too who yo can talk to and who are here to listen. All therapists and counsellors and experienced and fully qualified. Just get in touch if you wish to find out how we can help. 

www.eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk
support@eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk

If you are looking for support, counselling, CBT or therapy for anxiety and depression, contact Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Support: www…
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Make yourself a 'Safe Box' or a 'Comfort Kit'.

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The 'Try it Today' Challenge: Mindfulness Exercise

The 'Try it Today' Challenge: Mindfulness Exercise


Here's a little meditation/mindfulness exercise that can be really useful in managing or reducing anxiety generally or in the moment. It can also be useful when we are experiencing distress or overwhelming feelings and emotions. Give it a try and see how you get on. Alexandra....





* A 3-Minute Body Scan Meditation to Cultivate Mindfulness *

A brief mindfulness meditation practice to relax your body and focus your mind.
Begin by bringing your attention into your body. You can close your eyes if that’s comfortable for you.

You can notice your body seated wherever you’re seated, feeling the weight of your body on the chair, on the floor.

Take a few deep breaths.

And as you take a deep breath, bring in more oxygen enlivening the body. And as you exhale, have a sense of relaxing more deeply.

You can notice your feet on the floor, notice the sensations of your feet touching the floor. The weight and pressure, vibration, hea…
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Focus on .... Purging Disorder

Focus on..... Purging Disorder (PD)




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