Posts by: helen@branch
Self Harm
Some time ago I worked with a young person who, as part of her coping skills used self harm. She explained that the pain or adrenaline of cutting means little…
Slowing Down
One of those blog posts I wrote a while ago, but I'm still following the same aim to slow down and I feel good for it! I have been ill…
Making time for blogs
It's been almost a year since I wrote a blog post! I can't believe it. I have been busy with clients and family life and whilst Branch hasn't been forgotten…
Stress squeeeze
A client asked me why I didn't have a stress ball and I couldn't really give them an answer. I have many therapy 'toys' in my room but I guess…
Roll the dice and tell me all…
A while ago I used a board game therapy resource at a child and family organisation. It was to help learn all about the young client in a fun and…
Emotions Cards in use
This week the Emotions Cards have worked hard! They have been picked up and used as a fiddle toy by many.... including me! They have been used as a starting…
I made a mistake today…
I made a mistake today. I uttered the words 'I understand' It was part of 'I feel I understand better' so it was relative to my understanding a couple of…
Emotions Cards
Many moons ago when I worked for a charity counselling children and families I went in search of emotions card. Emotions are funny things that can be hard to descibe…