The Spark Blog
Category: relationships
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Myths About Counselling – Part 1
It is not uncommon for myths about counselling to discourage or even prevent people from trying therapy. Popular misconceptions – given credibility by people who have often never had counselling – can colour our opinions of counselling and talking therapies in general. Rather than allowing these myths about counselling to remain unchallenged, at The Spark,…
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Stop Worrying and Start Living
The focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week has been ‘stress: are we coping?’ This got us thinking about books that have helped us cope with the stresses of life. One, in particular, is a recommended read for us. And it just happens to be the birthplace of many of the idioms that pop…
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Songs For Sound Minds #25 – The Pretenders
Songs for Sound Minds are our picks of the best music that uplifts, inspires and boosts mental health. Songs written as an anthem to overcoming the storms of life. The songs that give hope in those times when we are struggling. This week’s pick by The Pretenders was suggested by one of our followers on…
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Couples! Stop Sacrificing ‘Us Time’
Life is busy. For couples with children life is even busier as they shuttle kids from activity to activity, keep the house running and hold down full-time jobs. It is not a surprise that when our counsellors ask couples about how much ‘us time’ they get, the answer is usually ‘no time for that’. No…
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How to Fix a Broken Heart
Though we will all try our hardest to avoid it, at some point in our lives we will experience heartbreak. Whether it comes from the end of a relationship or a sudden loss, a broken heart can be and often is the greatest trauma we will ever go through. Dealing with a broken heart and…
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Love Is Not Just for Valentine’s Day
When Valentine’s Day comes around we are reminded it is time to focus on that special someone. For a day it is all about demonstrating our love for our spouse or partner. Soppy cards, flowers and chocolates are all great of course. But the fact we need a prompt is a pretty sad reflection on…
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Breaking Up Before Valentine’s Day
It might be the time of year to celebrate love but that does not mean Valentine’s Day is filled with excitement for everyone. Some will be approaching February 14 with one particular thought: do I break up with her/him before or after Valentine’s Day? I don’t want to be ‘that’ guy on Valentine’s Day… Society…
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Songs For Sound Minds #24 – Brian Kennedy
Songs for Sound Minds are our picks of the best music that uplifts, inspires and boosts mental health. Songs written as an anthem to overcoming the storms of life. The songs that give hope in those times when we are struggling. Our latest pick could very well have been written specifically for January. An antidote…
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Youth Mental Health: Is it Enough to Train Teachers?
Research published this month revealed 66% of staff in Scottish schools feel ill-equipped to help pupils with youth mental health problems. Commissioned by the Scottish Association for Mental Health, the survey highlighted the need to properly train teachers and support workers. Mental Health training for teachers Working in partnership with schools and local authorities, here…
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