Therapy

Primary school kids to be offered in-school counselling

Primary school kids to be offered in-school counselling

“Students have met many challenges” Children in primary school are set to be offered in-school counselling. Both parents and teachers are concerned about the rising levels of anxiety among school children, especially those in primary school. To combat the rise in children suffering from anxiety, the Department of Education plans on introducing in-school counselling. There […]

4 years ago

Mental Health Week: I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for therapy

Mental Health Week: I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for therapy

“I’m lucky to have a therapist who completely understands me, who listens to me, and who has helped retrain my brain.” Michelle Obama once said, “Asking for help is always a sign of strength.” Seeking help is one of the toughest steps in mental health recovery, but the best one of all. It’s one I’ve […]

4 years ago

Every Feel Like Throwing An Adult Tantrum? Turns Out It’s A Type Of Therapy

Every Feel Like Throwing An Adult Tantrum? Turns Out It’s A Type Of Therapy

We have all been that soldier. Usually in the middle of the supermarket, usually when you are short on time, and usually when there are 75 thousand eyes boring straight into you as your 3-year-old decides to melt down because you won’t let him open the box of tampons you have hurriedly stashed under the […]

10 years ago

What is contextual therapy for kids? Our Psychologist Guest Blogger spills

What is contextual therapy for kids? Our Psychologist Guest Blogger spills

As a psychologist at Sugru Child Development and Contextual Play Therapy Services, I engage with families from all over Ireland dealing with issues from prenatal woes to teenagers needing extra coping strategies. We employ the most up-to-date research in positive parenting research to forge a new way for parents to learn how to promote holistic well-being in […]

12 years ago