When it comes to the difference between mental wellness and mental illness there can be a great deal of confusion. The problem is that there are degrees of both states of mind. On any given day it can be a relatively simple matter to decide the category that best describes the way we are feeling. … Continue reading Betwixt And Between
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Anxiety Is For Keeps
We can either work to control our level of anxiety or step back and give it the power to take over our life. The one thing we are unable to do is to eliminate anxiety. We must accept the fact that there are things that will cause us to worry...and some of us worry more … Continue reading Anxiety Is For Keeps
The Tyranny Of Trauma
It's not only the things that happen to us and through us that can cause trauma but also the things that happen around us. What we experience can be as upsetting as what we witness. Trauma goes well beyond upset. It's sustained and exaggerated stress or distress. The incident or incidents that cause that stress … Continue reading The Tyranny Of Trauma
Avoiding The Ill Wind
It's not unusual to experience episodes of being physically unwell. We all have our good days and we all have our bad days. And there are various degrees of illness just as there are varying degrees of wellness. Physical ill-health can result from many and varied factors and not every one of them is immediately … Continue reading Avoiding The Ill Wind
Gary Bentley Counselling 