Scribblings of a Psychotherapist

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!   We close for our winter holiday break at 5pm on Tuesday 20th Decemebr 2022 and re-open at 10am on Thursday 5th January 2023. There will be no-one available to answer emails, texts, messages or calls during that time. We hope you all have a lovely holiday season and wish you all the best for 2023! See you in the new year! Best wishes, Talking EDs: Eating Disorder Support Service Scotland Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) Scotland Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS) Glasgow Therapy Rooms all part of M.H. Well (Psychotherapy - Training - Counsleling - Consultancy - Supervision)    

We had a lovely staff day out yesterday to mark the end of the year. We had afternoon tea at a local vintage tearoon (thanks Butterfly and the Pig!), then back to our offices for some massage therapy (by Laura at Holistic Wellbeing Therapy), drinks, games, music, presents and chat. It was a lovely day and I even got some lovely presents from our generous therapists too that I was not expecting! Having time to rest, relax and have fun is really important and it's put us in good stead for the upcoming holidays. We close for the holidays tomorrow and we will post holiday dates then. Best wishes, Alexandra Talking EDs: Eating Disorder Support Service Scotland Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) Glasgow Therapy Rooms Scotland Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS) all part of M.H. Well (Psychotherapy - Training - Counselling - Consultancy - Supervision) www.eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk www.glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk www.glasgowanxietydepression.co.uk  

THIS TIME OF YEAR CAN BE TRICKY AT TIMES, CAN'T IT? This time of year can be tricky for many. There's so many expectations; lots of pressure; and lots of things to do. It's really important during the busy winter holiday season to look after yourself too. We are treating our staff to a wellbeing day on Sunday because we also recognise how important it is for our psyychotherapists, counsellors, dietitians and other staff to check out of their busy lives for a while and engage in some self-care. It's important for all us to look after ourselves during the winter and especially during the upcoming busy winter holiday season. One thing you can do is make a Safe Box of Comfort Kit. We do this exercise with many of our clients and they report that it can really help them get through this time of year. ** HOW TO MAKE A SAFE BOX OR COMFORT KIT ** Make yourself a 'Safe Box' or a 'Comfort Kit'. This can be very useful during times of distress, overwhelm or when we...

Monday Motivation   This week's Monday Motivation is below. Hope you like it.    If you need to get in touch with us for support, please see our websites and email addresses are below. We are here to listen, help and support you at your pace and in accordance with your needs. Feel free browse our website or drop us an email.    Take care and we hope your week goes your way.   All the best,   Alexandra  Talking EDs: Eating Disorder Support Service Scotland Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS) Scotland Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS) Glasgow Therapy Rooms     CONTACT www.eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk www.glasgowanxietydepression.co.uk www.glasgowtherapyrooms.co.uk