Psychotherapy

Book review: Shift: How to manage your emotions so they don’t manage you by Ethan Kross

I’ve been asked several times recently to write and advise on emotional intelligence. Particularly with regards to how people can improve their management of emotions (emotional regulation). Most therapy clients want help in mastering their emotional life too. This 200 page, 2025 book by an American professor (who leads an Read More

2026-06-19T08:59:56+01:00June 19, 2026|Kim's Blog, Management Skills|

Grounding tools (support for emotional regulation)

This article provides some quick and easy methods to ground yourself when you are experiencing intense emotions. Grounding tools are simple and action-oriented activities to help bring yourself back into the present moment. Grounding tools help you manage and ease distressing or overwhelming feelings.  Grounding tools (support for emotional regulation) Read More

2026-04-10T12:32:20+01:00April 10, 2026|Kim's Blog|

Confidence – Radiators and Drains and the 90 second rule for emotional control

At the recent MBL session on “Boost Your Confidence at Work – A toolbox for professionals” we explored confidence in the workplace. Both what affects how we feel inside (self-confidence) and what we convey to others (confidence).  We explored numerous tools to help us feel more confident internally and externally. A couple of Read More

Book review: The Gift of Anxiety – Harnessing the EASE method to turn stuck anxiety into your greatest ally by Diante Fuchs

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Psychoeducation involves learning about and understanding mental health and wellbeing. I regularly review self-help books relating to counselling and psychotherapy as part of my service to support therapy clients. This book focuses on anxiety (particularly health anxiety). Read More

2025-12-31T08:50:56+00:00December 31, 2025|Kim's Blog|
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