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I’m a therapist and go to Therapy. Here is why everyone should go.’ By Rachael Martin. This was such an interesting conversation with Rachael…another huge proponent of therapy!

Interview With Body & Soul

Jennifer June 4, 2024

I’m a therapist and go to Therapy. Here is why everyone should go.’ By Rachael Martin. This was such an interesting conversation with Rach full article here

Self-Care as a ‘Cycle Breaker.’

Jennifer February 16, 2023

A cycle breaker in a family is someone who consciously chooses to develop different ways of communicating, interacting, living and thinking to their family of origin. This can start at a very young age, knowing early that you just think …

A suicide attempt is not ‘attention-seeking behaviour’. It’s ALWAYS a cry for help. It can be confronting to sit and hold space for someone feeling suicidal. We have to manage our feelings as well as hold space for their feelings. Before I had training in suicide prevention, I thought that talking about suicide with a person contemplating suicide might encourage them to do it. I found out in training that this is incorrect. In fact, talking openly about it is helpful. It can provide an outlet for intense feelings. It’s important to listen without judgement or offering solutions, be an empathetic and validating listener, and get more support for yourself and them.

A Suicide Attempt is a Cry for Help

Jennifer August 23, 2022

When people are considering suicide, they need help from a trained professional. A therapist, counsellor, or doctor as soon as possible. Emergency assistance is available in Australia through Lifeline: 13 11 14 ____ Reference: https://medbroadcast.com/condition/getcondition/suicide

The Fear of Being Stigmatised Stops People Getting the Help They Need

Jennifer December 10, 2020

There is still a stigma attached to seeing a therapist. Really? In the year 2020? Yes! There is still a negative stigma that says: Can’t you cope? What is wrong with you? Real men don’t see therapists Therapy is for …