C-PTSD and how it can relate to childhood trauma
Many people come into the counselling room with a severe inner critic which in many cases goes back to childhood homes. Just as many...
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spiritsoulcounsell
May 162 min
Who needs counsellors anyway!?
I have a theory! If people were better listeners there would be a much lesser demand for counsellors. Often in life people just need to...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Mar 131 min
“Get out of your head and into your heart!”
“Get out of your head and into your heart. “ I read this bit of advice recently - which suggests shifting focus from overthinking or...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Jan 222 min
Do you have automatic behaviours that make you ashamed or confused ?
Neuroception describes the body scanning our environment for cues of safety or danger. We are unlikely to be aware of it but it is...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Dec 23, 20231 min
Conversation Starters.
https://lindsaybraman.com/pdf/lindsaybraman-conversation-catcher-pdf-bundle.pdf?utm_source=Lindsay+Braman+%40+Untold+Mental+Health+PLLC&u...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Dec 5, 20232 min
Shadow Work
What does it mean when in therapy people talk about shadow work? Why is it important? Is it a scary place for you to spend time...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Oct 9, 20232 min
What's in a sigh?
A sigh is only a sigh…… Except when it isn’t! What unsaid , unexpressed things are in a sigh? What is in a sigh? We sigh spontaneously...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Sep 12, 20232 min
Sticks and Stones......
They always said sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me. A playground mantra in my days. But what is...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Jun 18, 20232 min
Anxiety from a Polyvagal Lens
Anxiety looks and feels very different for different people. Unlike many common perceptions it isn’t all in the head. Your body will be...
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spiritsoulcounsell
May 2, 20231 min
The Box Game
Thoughts beliefs and values. Growing up we internalise the beliefs and values and what’s important to our caregivers. Without taking time...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Mar 5, 20233 min
Holding a Childs hand
A lot of the work I do as a therapist is asking people to connect with their emotions. Like taking a small child’s hand if you are in a...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Jan 29, 20232 min
Layers of an onion
Like layers of an onion we all have different layers to us. My definition of myself was someone who was active, loved Crossfit workouts,...
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spiritsoulcounsell
Jan 4, 20232 min
Learnings from a broken leg
At the start of November I fell and broke my leg in 3 places. It’s been a real learning journey for me. I have learned patience - which...
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