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Barriers to counselling

Barriers to counselling

by Sara O'Dowd | Nov 24, 2020 | couples and individuals, mental health, relationships

It is difficult to imagine going to counselling before making that first step. While we are starting to become more understanding about mental health issues and seeking professional help, there is still a lot of fear, doubt and confusion creating barriers to...
Coronavirus anxiety: 4 ways to help children cope

Coronavirus anxiety: 4 ways to help children cope

by Sara O'Dowd | Mar 30, 2020 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, relationships, Society, the spark, Tips, topical, young people

With a constant stream of news updates, statistics and opinions about Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is likely the children in our lives will be struggling with some degree of coronavirus anxiety. This can be an incredibly worrying time for children. While there are...

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