NAOS

28/03/2023

Self care is a big part of healing and emotional change. How much attention have you paid to understand yourself better?

27/03/2023

Fawning is a trauma response where a person develops people-pleasing behaviours to establish a sense of safety.

25/03/2023

Be kind to yourself 〰️💛

21/03/2023

Get into the habit of asking yourself - am I taking good care of myself?

Your self esteem is a reflection of how you treat yourself, consistently and regularly.

When you actively choose to take care of your wellbeing, you reinforce the idea that you deserve good things and that you are worthy.

20/03/2023

Emotional triggers show you what needs .

At NAOS, we offer a range of therapeutic services.

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13/03/2023

Borderline Personality Disorder ( ) is a complex mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to regulate their emotions.

This loss of emotional control can increase impulsive behaviours and affects how a person feels about themselves. It can also impact their relationships with others.

If you have BPD, and are suffering from a bad day, some coping skills include ⤵️

— wrap up in a blanket and watch your favourite TV show
— write all your negative feelings on a piece of paper, then tear it up
— listen to music that soothes or uplifts you
— let yourself cry or sleep
— write a comforting letter to the part of yourself that’s feeling sad or alone
— remind yourself that feelings come in waves

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NAOS is an intersectional therapy centre helping individuals, young people and families with a range of therapeutic services.

03/03/2023

01/03/2023

As we are all unique and diverse the reasons for seeking therapy vary significantly.

At NAOS, we offer a safe, non-judgemental and supported space in which to explore your thoughts and feelings. By bringing more of our experience into conscious awareness we can feel more perceptive and emotionally equipped to deal with the demands of life.

Therapies include: humanistic, person-centred, CBT, art, music, drama and many more.

Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/3pblQmm

28/02/2023

💬 Having negative thoughts does not mean you are failing at being happy or successful. From “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before” by

27/02/2023

Well-being checklist ✅

25/02/2023

Healing isn't a task, it's a practice ❤️‍🩹

22/02/2023

🖐🏾 The first step to processing negative emotions is understanding them.

✋🏿 Learning to accept the negative emotions, despite how unpleasant and disruptive they may be can encourage you to cope and process them in healthy ways.

🤚🏼 Ignoring your emotions, ruminating on them or withdrawing from them will ultimately cause more harm than good.

🖐🏾 Feeling angry or frustrated can be a signal that something needs to change. Understanding the way you feel, finding healthy outlets and accepting all of the emotions you feel is key.

✋🏿 If negative feelings are problematic and persistent, or if they are causing depression and anxiety, you might need to seek external help and support.

20/02/2023

Inner dialogue can be either devastating or uplifting, depending on how you focus your words.

You can change your inner dialogue to improve your well-being by focusing on and changing the stories you tell yourself.

When you find yourself caught in negative self-talk, use simple breathing exercises to disrupt thought patterns and improve mood.

Giving yourself credit for your positive traits and accomplishments goes a long way toward improving self-talk.

Seven ways to improve your inner dialogue and well-being.

17/02/2023

Understanding and acknowledging your negative emotions means you’ll be able to deal with them better when they arise in the future.

Negative feelings are important because they let you know there is something you need to work through.

Validating your emotions means you can move forward without carrying them with you.

14/02/2023

There are three levels of self esteem: low; healthy and excessive: It is common for levels of self esteem to fluctuate, but it’s important to be aware of how you can actively look after your own self worth.

10/02/2023

Our coping skills often lead to adult pathology.