Scribblings of a Psychotherapist

So many of my psychotherapy clients, people who have attended the ED support group and social clubs, those who have attended consultations, those who I have chatted to in focus groups and those I have met in many other situations regarding eating disorders have told me how they have been denied access to help and support because of weight, not looking a certain way or not looking ill enough.

I have been in the field of eating disorders since 2001 when I was initially a researcher in psychology and, sadly, little has changed since then. Certain services still base access to help and support on the individual's weight. This can be dangerous: a ‘controllable’ range of behaviours can very easily turn into a serious illness with devastating consequences.

While Talking EDs is a private practice, I am proud to say we never ever discriminate access to services based on someone's weight or how ill they might or might not be.
Read more here https://eatingdisorderscotland.co…

What do you want to throw away? Some anxious feelings? Some unhelpful habits? Some low mood? Or perhaps some stress? 

Whatever you want to throw away, we can help. We work with you, on an individual basis, at your own pace and with your goals in mind. We work with you, in partnership, to improve your quality of life and throw away some of the things that hold you back or no longer work for you.

Our therapists and counsellors and experienced, friendly, supportive and encouraging and will tailor therapy and counselling to you. 

Let us help you throw away some stuff. Get in touch to find out about how we can help.

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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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TIME MANAGEMENT, STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

For many people, badly managed time can be a source of great stress to an individual – and also to those around them. Pressure of deadlines is very common in the fast-paced western world. Being asked to complete more work in less time can have a tremendous knock-on effect of potentially longer working hours, jobs left unfinished, family and social commitments suffering, a feeling of inadequacy etc. 

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…