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Myths about counselling – part 2

Myths about counselling – part 2

by Andrew Webb | May 29, 2018 | couples, couples and individuals, mental health, relationships, Society, the spark, topical

We are continuing to look at the most common myths about counselling in part 2 of our series. These are the misconceptions that often discourage or prevent people from considering counselling. At The Spark, we are busting the myths to highlight the truth of...
Couples! Stop sacrificing ‘us time’

Couples! Stop sacrificing ‘us time’

by Andrew Webb | Mar 28, 2018 | couples, families, mental health, relationships, Society, the spark

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...
Q&A with The Spark’s Education Services Director – part 1

Q&A with The Spark’s Education Services Director – part 1

by Andrew Webb | Mar 21, 2018 | Children and Young People, education, families, mental health, parenting, Partnerships, relationships, Society, young people

In the latest of our Q&A sessions we took some time out to speak to Jen Graham, The Spark’s Education Services Director about school based counselling. Jen heads up our team of children and young people (CYP) counsellors and trainers. Across Scotland they are...
Stop worrying and start living

Stop worrying and start living

by Andrew Webb | May 16, 2018 | counselling resources, couples and individuals, mental health, relationships, Society, the spark

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...
Q&A with The Spark’s Education Services Director – part 2

Q&A with The Spark’s Education Services Director – part 2

by Andrew Webb | Mar 26, 2018 | Children and Young People, education, mental health, parenting, relationships, Society, young people

We continue our series of Q&A sessions with members of The Spark team with part 2 of our chat with Jen Graham, Education Services Director. Catch up with part 1 or dive in to part 2 as we learn more about how The Spark is equipping teachers to improve the...
CAMHS isn’t the problem, the system is

CAMHS isn’t the problem, the system is

by Andrew Webb | Mar 6, 2018 | Children and Young People, families, mental health, non-profit, parenting, relationships, Society, the spark, topical, young people

Data released last month again highlighted the scale of the challenge Scotland faces as it seeks to improve youth mental health. Waiting times for young people to be assessed by their local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) grabbed the headlines once...
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