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Tai Chi for Anxiety
#Tai chi is a martial art that has been used in China for centuries to improve health. In Chinese medicine there is no separation between...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Nov 15, 20182 min read


8 Myths About Counselling
Here are some of the most common #myths about counselling. Some of these myths prevent people needing counselling from seeking help. 1)...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Oct 30, 20182 min read


Counselling, Psychotherapy and Cultural Values
#Cultural values can impact in #counselling and #psychotherapy sessions. Independently of what brought you to look for a #counsellor in...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
May 1, 20182 min read


5 Tips to Avoid Compassion Fatigue
#Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in #caregivers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers,...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Apr 29, 20182 min read


What a Counselling Journey Feels Like
There is a hole in the sidewalk "I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am helpless. It...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Apr 17, 20181 min read


Body Awareness for Trauma
According to Babette Rothschild, one of the most respected trauma authors, #body awareness is a most practical tool in the #treatment of...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Mar 5, 20182 min read


Attachment Styles to Help you Relate
#Attachment theories stem from the research carried out by John #Bowlby and Mary #Ainsworth. Bowlby posited that a child has an innate...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Feb 19, 20182 min read


Person-Centred Approach
Different counsellors in Devon work in different ways. You will find #counsellors and #psychotherapists who work from a body-centred...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Dec 11, 20172 min read


3 Positive Qualities of Anger
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve been reading a very interesting book about #anger: Anger, Rage and Relationship by Sue Parker Hall....

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Oct 16, 20172 min read


Psychodynamic Approach to Counselling
You will find different approaches to #counselling in Devon. Some counsellors use the existential approach, others core-processing...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Jul 17, 20172 min read


5 Tips for Choosing the Right Counsellor
I heard somewhere that finding the right counsellor is as hard as finding the right life partner. That may be slightly exaggerated, but...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
May 15, 20172 min read


Mental Illness or Human Suffering?
In recent years, we are becoming more acceptant of labels belonging to the medical professions in our everyday life. For example, ...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Apr 24, 20172 min read


5 Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue in Carers
Compassion fatigue, also known as #burnout, can appear in workers exposed to suffering on a daily basis. Nurses, care workers, doctors,...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Mar 29, 20172 min read


10 Symptoms of PTSD
#PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a common condition that affects people who have experienced a traumatic event, have witnessed a...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Feb 15, 20171 min read


Differences Between Anger and Rage
#Anger, and related emotions, seem to be banned by our society. It appears that it is not good to be angry, to get angry, to be seen...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Dec 8, 20162 min read


About 10 Healthy Habits for Mental Fitness
Reflections of a psychotherapist about the 10 healthy habits for mental fitness of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Nov 22, 20162 min read


Understanding PTSD
A person may develop #PTSD ( #post-traumatic stress disorder) after having experienced a terrifying or #traumatic event. Or they may...

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Sep 12, 20162 min read
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