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The taboo of men’s mental health

The taboo of men’s mental health

by Andrew Webb | Jun 16, 2016 | counsellor, couples and individuals, gender, mental health, Society, topical

Great strides have been made in recent years in the promotion and awareness of men’s physical health and wellbeing. Multiple forms of cancer and the likes of heart and lung disease amongst men have started to lose their taboo status. Consequently the discussion of...
Counselling from the perspective of a counsellor

Counselling from the perspective of a counsellor

by Andrew Webb | May 25, 2016 | counselling resources, counsellor, couples, couples and individuals, introduction, relationships

The Spark counsellor Cathie lifts the lid in this blog on what counselling is like from her perspective as a counsellor. Many people may avoid counselling because of a lack of understanding and information on what it is and what it can help them achieve. In this blog...
Something feels wrong in our relationship…

Something feels wrong in our relationship…

by Andrew Webb | Apr 26, 2016 | counselling resources, counsellor, couples and individuals, relationships

That sense that something is not right in a relationship – with our partner, kids, family or colleagues – often comes with a real difficulty in working out what it is. We can cause ourselves more upset and unhappiness by running over endless possibilities in our...
Infant mental health & our earliest relationships

Infant mental health & our earliest relationships

by Andrew Webb | Jun 7, 2016 | Children and Young People, counsellor, mental health, parenting, relationships, Society, the spark, topical

Most mental health work in the UK focuses on reacting to problems once they have arisen. By contrast infant mental health initiatives look at the foundations of our relationships – our earliest years of infancy. By taking a ‘best start’ in life philosophy, it is...
5 ways to good mental health

5 ways to good mental health

by Andrew Webb | May 13, 2016 | counselling resources, counsellor, couples, couples and individuals, mental health, Tips

Nearly 60% of calls to our Relationship Helpline services are from individuals experiencing mental health issues. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics in 2015, nearly 10 million adults in the UK are diagnosed with a mental illness each year....
My loved one has depression – what can I do?

My loved one has depression – what can I do?

by Andrew Webb | Apr 20, 2016 | counselling resources, counsellor, couples and individuals, relationships

As part of Depression Awareness Week, The Spark is featuring a series of posts about depression and relationships. In this blog we look at the difficulties faced by those trying to help a loved one through depression and the impact it can have on relationships. For a...
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