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Posted on 1 Oct 2024
How to Manage Career-Related Stress: Practical Tips for a Balanced Life
In today’s fast-paced world, career-related stress is a common issue that many people face. Whether you’re juggling multiple responsibilities, navigating workplace dynamics, or striving for that next big promotion, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, managing stress effectively is crucial for maintaining both your mental health and career success. Here’s how you can manage career-related stress and keep your professional life in balance. Read more ... Click on the < > arrows below to read more from our school Counsellor Debbie McCool.
Posted on 15 Jul 2024
Supporting your mental health outside of sessions: Tips for maintaining positive habits
While therapy or counselling sessions can be incredibly beneficial for one’s mental health, they’re usually confined to a specific time and space. The work that is done in therapy can, and should, be brought outside of the clinical setting. Maintaining positive habits and practices helps to continue the progress made in therapy sessions. Below are some tips and practices that you can use to keep up your mental health outside of therapy sessions, maintain positivity, and continue the path of self-improvement. 1. Practice mindfulness Read more ..... Click on the < > arrows below to read more from our school Counsellor Debbie McCool.
Posted on 1 May 2024
The Power of Open Communication
Communication, the lifeblood of human interaction, holds transformative power when approached with openness and honesty. In the professional and personal realms, mastering open communication techniques is key to fostering understanding, resolving conflicts, and building meaningful connections. In this blog, I will explore the principles and strategies that contribute to effective open communication. Read more ...... Click on the < > arrows below to read more from our school Counsellor Debbie McCool. Written by Debbie McCool, Tring School counsellor
Posted on 15 Apr 2024
What is Gaslighting?
Recognising, understanding, and overcoming manipulative tactics Gaslighting, a term rooted in manipulation and psychological control, often occurs subtly, leaving individuals feeling confused, doubting their own perceptions, and questioning their sanity. Understanding this insidious form of manipulation is crucial in safeguarding mental well-being and fostering healthier relationships. What is Gaslighting? Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where one person seeks to gain power or control over another by distorting their reality. Read more ..... Click on the < > arrows below to read more from our school Counsellor Debbie McCool.
Posted on 26 Mar 2024
Navigating Transitions
From Changing Schools to Entering Adulthood Transitions can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it comes to changing schools or preparing to enter adulthood. In this blog, I will delve into the emotions surrounding school transitions, specifically the shift from primary to secondary school, and the worries that children and young people commonly experience during these pivotal moments in their lives. Join me as I explore these significant transitions and provide insights on how to navigate them with confidence and support. Embracing Change: The Rollercoaster of Changing Schools: Reflecting on the range of emotions children may experience when transitioning from one school to another, it is important to understand the impact of change on children’s social, emotional, and academic well-being. Read more ..... Written by Debbie McCool, Tring School counsellor