Nurture & Thrive
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Welcome to My Blog
Writing is where I pause, reflect and reconnect. It helps me make sense of experiences, explore new ideas, and stay grounded.
Here, I share reflections on wellbeing, education, personal growth and psychology, inspired by my work with students, teachers, parents, clients and my family.
My hope is that these words encourage reflection, spark curiosity, and offer comfort or inspiration. If something you read resonates, challenges your thinking, or simply makes you smile, then this space has served its purpose. If you read and want to share with other please do. This writing is meant for sharing. Also, feel free to get in touch.
Happy reading, and thank you for being here.
Empathy in Counselling and Education: Why empathy is essential in Person-Centred counselling, education, and relationships
10th December 2022
Empathy is understanding how and why someone feels the way they do, walking in their shoes alongside them, seeing the world from their perspective without judgement or criticism.
Safe spaces, simplicity, sanctuary and stillness
3rd November 2022
Are we consciously making time for ourselves?
Resting rather than doing. Not 'watching the TV, nodding off' type of resting, but calm, purposefully quiet stillness?
Over-stimultion and exhaustion erodes our mental health. How can we instigate and incorporate some balance back into our lives?
Travelling home from Switzerland
4th October 2022
There is freedom and exhilaration in travelling alone. Not being alone for every trip, but sometimes.
Journeys to or through new places are especially liberating. We rely on ourselves and no one relies on us.
When our lives involve other people a lot of the time, having time to ourselves is essential. The opposite is also true. Too much time alone can have an adverse effect. As with most things, it a question of balance.
Time together and time apart.