Footprints Counselling & Therapy Services

09/09/2022

"Lillibet" a familiar voice
Whispers in my ear
Philip holds out his hand
"it's time to go my dear"

"Already Philip?" but he just smiles
"I knew you would protest,
But you've served your country well
My love, now it's time to rest"

My family are gathered around
I know their tears are for me,
But my body has grown tired
And now I'm finally free

"I broke the record, 70 years,
I suppose you are quite right"
I took his hand and walked towards
The tunnel of white light.

I stopped for a second
And looked upon my son,
I knew I had four more words
Before my time was done.

I walked up behind him
As the bells began to ring,
I give his shoulder a squeeze,
And whispered "God save the King"

Author : Unknown

04/08/2021

Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change 💜

31/07/2021

Never give up on you, you will always be worth the fight 💜

Credi:

19/07/2021

🥰 this. The ability to be comfortable with the simplicity of silence..... priceless 💜

I love the silence between two people.
The quiet acknowledgement, the falling into knowing, and comfort between words as we lapse into our own minds, simply breathing and being while sharing space and time.
I love the sound of your silences.
I notice them.
I recognize them.
I melt into them.
Because your silences...
your silences
sound
like mine.

~ Victoria Erickson, Writer

[Art: Georg Siebert: Weekend]

18/07/2021

Sometimes it's the smallest steps that feel the hardest. Every step is an achievement. Be kind to yourself 💜

11/07/2021

Can anyone else relate to this...... 🙄💜

15/06/2021

❤ this 🐾🥰

This is Digby. Today he did something amazing and helped save a young woman who was thinking of taking her own life near Exeter.

We were at the incident as part of a multi-agency response. Police negotiators were speaking with the woman but the situation was becoming increasingly worrying.

One of the fire crews had the idea to bring along Digby, our ‘defusing’ dog. Digby helps crews who have been exposed to trauma during talking therapy ‘diffusing’ sessions.

When Digby arrived, the young woman immediately swung her head round to look, and smiled. This got a conversation started about Digby and his role at the fire service. She was asked if she would like to come and meet Digby, which we are pleased to say she did.

We wish the woman involved all the best in her recovery.

If you need someone to talk to, contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit http://orlo.uk/bZpAR

15/06/2021

💜 Listen........ 💜 xx

THE VOICE

Listen to the voice that tells you no when something’s off, the prickle of your skin when something isn’t what you thought.

Listen to the goosebumps, alongside something new, the flutter in your gut when that path is right for you.

Listen to the friends who come inside when lights are low, the ones who stay to clear when the party people go.

Listen if you must to the other friends you have,
but remember they are often not around when you are sad.

Listen to your elders if their smiles are wise and true, they've many tales to tell and your worries they’ve been through.

Listen to the people life delivers at your feet,
the ones you’ve no idea, how you even came to meet.

Listen carefully to all the voices in your life,
but heed me when I say there is one who’ll bring you strife.

That nasty little voice that seems to live inside your mind, the one who says you’re useless, the one who’s never kind.

It’s that voice you must beware of from your dawn until your dusk, it wants you to feel worthless, wants to wear you down to husk.

A voice you made yourself when the world first broke your heart, a voice that's yours to silence, so a brand new life may start.

Donna Ashworth
From ‘THE RIGHT WORDS'

Art by Giorgio Di Vita

22/05/2021

There are times when we all need a helping hand from those around us 💜

10/05/2021

Nature is all around us 🌳🦋🌲🐝🍁You don't have to go far to enjoy its benefits. It's simply about being outdoors. And, it's completely free 💜

08/05/2021

Don't waste your time trying to be someone you think others want you to be. Be proud to be you 💜

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16/04/2021

Dogs are pure 💜

We love them because they are uncomplicated, joyful, and a living example of mindfulness.

They teach us that we can enjoy everything we do and be absolutely 'in the moment' with all they do. We could learn a lot from them, in fact if we were 'more dog', we would worry less, enjoy the fresh air, enthusiastically connect with (almost) everyone we meet, enjoy a good nap, love our food, and be happy just be around others.

Try it today; embrace the life you lead, find the things to be positive and excited about, get out in the fresh air, and sleep well at night (dreams about chasing after rabbits and digging up juicy bones optional).

Credit: The Way of the Tortoise