Boundaries are important for many things – defining yourself, being heard, asserting your needs, self-care and protecting yourself. A lack of boundaries at work may result in you feeling unseen, undervalued and overworked. A lack of boundaries in your personal life may leave you in dysfunctional and unhappy relationships with Read More
We underestimate the power of appreciation. We are all under so much pressure, it is natural that we focus on what’s next and what we can do better. Yet we can take time to reflect on what has happened – the past efforts, achievements and successes. Appreciation is a way Read More
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapy tool sometimes used by therapists to help clients with low self-esteem, harsh inner critics, Imposter Syndrome, trauma, anxiety, depression and addictions. IFS is also used with those who experienced difficult childhood experiences. The book is subtitled “A revolutionary therapy for wholeness and healing”. Read More
Attachment style can have a significant impact on how you form and sustain relationships throughout your life. Many therapy clients find it helpful to consider how their parents raised them and the impact on their attachment style. I originally read this book back in 2011 (it was published in 2010) Read More
This is a classic self-help book on dealing with anxiety and fear (I’ll be looking at some more recent ones soon). These reviews are resources produced as part of the psychoeducation service I provide to my therapy clients and others who are interested in counselling and coaching. Book review – Read More
