Self Empowerment Centre

Self Empowerment Centre Welcome! Exciting and effective courses, workshops, therapies and counselling to improve your health and wellbeing. Like our page for updates!

Based in Liverpool for face-to-face, and lots of online opportunities.

Good News! There is funding available for Counselling Courses so please enquire to gain your free place. Places are of...
11/03/2025

Good News! There is funding available for Counselling Courses so please enquire to gain your free place. Places are offered subject to an informal interview.

Please contact info@joedwardstraining.com or mobile on 07828707211.

For Counsellors, come join us on a retreat at Noddfa, North Wales with Jo Edwards. Date: June 24th – 26th For more infor...
10/05/2022

For Counsellors, come join us on a retreat at Noddfa, North Wales with Jo Edwards.

Date: June 24th – 26th

For more information on prices and availability, please reply or email info@joedwardstraining.com

For everyone, come join us on a retreat at Noddfa, North Wales with Jo Edwards. Date: June 21st – 23rd For more inform...
10/05/2022

For everyone, come join us on a retreat at Noddfa, North Wales with Jo Edwards.

Date: June 21st – 23rd

For more information on prices and availability, please reply or email info@joedwardstraining.com

There are lots of different forms of meditation, and today we’re going to be discussing transcendental meditation. This ...
01/09/2021

There are lots of different forms of meditation, and today we’re going to be discussing transcendental meditation.

This practice is generally recommend to those who have more experience in mediation, but anybody can try it.

It involves sitting with your eyes closed for around 20-30 minutes, repeating a personal mantra that you’ve set yourself. 20 or so minutes is enough time of quiet contemplation to achieve a transcendental state of mind - where you can think clearer, raise your awareness, and achieve a more positive mindset.

Have you ever tried transcendental meditation? Let us know in the comments!

This meditation is all about positivity. Instead of bringing your awareness inwards, you direct it outwards to the peopl...
30/08/2021

This meditation is all about positivity. Instead of bringing your awareness inwards, you direct it outwards to the people in your life and send positive thoughts to them.

When you breathe in, think mind and loving thoughts about yourself, and picture you breathing the kindness in with each breath.

When you breathe out, picture those kind and loving thoughts flowing out towards the people in your life, or even strangers.

This form of mediation is great for releasing anger, jealousy, and other negative emotions, and replacing them with warmer feelings.

Can pets improve our mental health?First of all, owning a dog can increase your physical activity, ultimately boosting y...
26/08/2021

Can pets improve our mental health?

First of all, owning a dog can increase your physical activity, ultimately boosting your overall well-being.

You also get a sense of companionship from pets, whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit, or even a goldfish. Having something to care for and that relies on you can give you a sense of well-being as well as remind you to take care of yourself. Owning a pet can add structure to your day - from their morning feed to their lunchtime walk, you’re sure to feel more relaxed in a routine having a pet.

Pets can be great listeners, and it can be very beneficial having a pet to tell all your secrets or problems to. Your pets won’t judge or criticise you - they offer unconditional love, which can be great if you’re isolated.

Having a pet can also help you to meet new people - especially dogs. Dog owners tend to be very friendly, and will say hello to other dog owners walking their dogs in the street.

Petting animals can also help to relieve anxiety - if you’re having a bad day, you’re sure to feel that surge of serotonin after stroking your beloved pet.

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Meditation is essentially the calming of your mind to encourage a heightened state of awareness, to awaken your consciou...
24/08/2021

Meditation is essentially the calming of your mind to encourage a heightened state of awareness, to awaken your consciousness, and improve your well-being.

Guided meditation is the best form of meditation to try if you’re new to the practice - it can help to calm your mind, connect your mind and body, and help you feel grounded.

With guided meditation, you’ll usually listen to somebody giving you gentle instructions, whether it be a teacher, an app, a meditation specialist, or a YouTube video.

Guided meditations can last anything from a couple of minutes to over an hour. You can find helpful and convenient bite-sized meditations to fit into a busy schedule, or longer meditations to wind down at the end of the day. Your instructor will usually help you to connect with your body by using breath work and asking you to feel parts of your body without judgement.

If you’re new to meditation, guided meditation can be helpful as listening to somebody’s voice can prevent your mind from wandering, and keep you in the relaxed state of meditation.

What’s your favourite type of meditation? We’ll be covering a couple more types of meditation this week, so be sure to keep checking our page!

Sleep hygiene is essentially good sleep practice. Getting a good nights sleep is essential for your mental and physical ...
12/08/2021

Sleep hygiene is essentially good sleep practice.

Getting a good nights sleep is essential for your mental and physical well-being. However, many of us have poor sleep hygiene, and our behaviours throughout the day can affect how well we sleep.

Here are some tips for a good nights sleep:

1- Turn off your TV, phone, and laptop! It’s far too easy to get carried away watching episodes of your favourite show or scrolling mindlessly through social media - but this can prevent us from sleeping.

The blue light on electronic devices can reduce melatonin levels in our body. Melatonin controls our sleep/ wake cycle, and too much blue light exposure can make it difficult to drift off, and to stay sleeping.

2- Only go to bed when you’re ready for sleep! Especially in the era of working from home, it can be tempting to lie in bed with your laptop and work from bed. Although it may be comfortable, it can confuse your brain’s association with bed and sleep - after all, if you’re awake most of the time you’re in bed, your brain won’t recognise when it’s time to sleep.

3- Set a routine and stick to it. It can be difficult sticking to a routine, especially if you work shifts - but sleeping around the same time every night can improve how well you sleep and how easy it is to fall to sleep. The recommended amount of sleep is between 7 and 8 hours, so try to include this many hours in your sleep routine.

4- Exercise! 30 minute or more of exercise per day can help to improve the quality of your sleep. However, it’s important to not exercise within a couple of hours of your bed time, as you may be uncomfortable, have high energy levels, and a high body temperature.

5- Limit your caffeine intake! Although different people have different caffeine tolerances, it’s generally best to avoid caffeinated beverages like tea or coffee in the late afternoon and evenings.

The effects of caffeine can last between 3 and 7 hours after drinking, so be cautious of when your last cup of coffee is as it may keep you up at night.

Do you have any tips for good sleep hygiene? Let us know in the comments 😴😴✨

Working from home can be tough, but there are things you can do to make it easier for yourself.1- Make sure you take a l...
09/08/2021

Working from home can be tough, but there are things you can do to make it easier for yourself.

1- Make sure you take a lunch break. Many of us are guilty of working through lunch because there’s lots to do, you’re on a roll, or you simply forget.
However, it’s important to take a break for at least 30 minutes away from your workstation. This can help to decrease stress and improve your focus and concentration throughout the day.

2- Take a walk. Working from home can mean you’re not leaving the house or flat all day, so it’s important to get outside and stretch your legs either on a quick break or after work.
This can not only help you feel more relaxed but can help to break up the day and make your body feel less stiff.

3- Create a workstation. If you’re working in the same place you’re sleeping, eating, or watching TV, then it can be difficult to switch on when you start work, or switch off when you finish.
Creating a space away from distractions can help you work better during the day and feel separate from work once you’ve finished for the day.

4- Set boundaries. Boundaries are important in life, and work is no exception. When you’re working from home, it’s easier to work that extra hour or work through your lunch. However, it’s important to set boundaries with yourself and with your boss, so you’re not overworking yourself and so you get a break.

It’s also important to set boundaries with whoever you live with - if you’re on a professional call, the last thing you need is your flatmate playing loud music or your partner trying to talk to you. Have a discussion with whoever you live with and explain that you’re unavailable during certain hours.

5- Don’t be too harsh on yourself. Working from home can be difficult, especially when there are distractions. It’s not a regular situation, and you’re not alone in finding it difficult. Remind yourself that you’re doing a great job and keep doing the best you can!

Journaling can help you in many aspects of your life, but what exactly is journalling? Journalling is essentially writin...
03/08/2021

Journaling can help you in many aspects of your life, but what exactly is journalling?

Journalling is essentially writing down your thoughts and feelings in a diary, workbook, journal, or even a computer document.

Journalling can help you to deal with and process and difficult emotions or feelings. Putting your thoughts down on paper can give you a sense of clarity, and help you process your thoughts.

Keeping a journal can also help you make and stick to goals. Writing down your goals can be encouraging, and allow you to monitor your process and make a note of any achievements you make along the way.

Regularly adding to a journal can also help you to identify your triggers - if you make a note of what’s happened each day and how you feel each day, you’ll be able to notice any patterns.

Journalling can also be great in terms of self improvement. You can reflect on both your strengths and weaknesses, and work to utilise your strengths and work on your weaknesses.

Practicing gratitude can be great for your overall well-being, and this is something you can do every day in your journal. Simply listing 5 things you’re grateful for each morning can help you start the day on a positive note.

What is splitting? Slitting is a term you may have heard associated with BPD - borderline personality disorder. Splittin...
21/07/2021

What is splitting?

Slitting is a term you may have heard associated with BPD - borderline personality disorder.

Splitting is essentially black and white thinking, and alternating between the two without reaching a ‘grey area’. It can be characterised by going from 0 to 10 without hitting any numbers in between.

When splitting, things can be either amazing or terrible, just or unjust, or you can either love or hate someone - and sometimes you can alternate between the two with little to no warning.

Many people can exhibit splitting behaviour, whether it’s about themselves, others, or the world view. However, it can be destructive behaviour and have negative impacts on relationships and work life.

People tend to exhibit splitting gracious due to past traumas or BPD. It’s thought to be a coping mechanism to deal with intense emotions - a way to manage these emotions and mentally put them into certain categories.

Therapy can help to prevent splitting behaviour and to help manage BPD symptoms. For more information on our services, send us a message or email info@theselfempowermentcentre.com

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16/07/2021

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The Liverpool Empowerment Centre, Founded in 1998, is based in Rodney Street, Liverpool, is a combined therapy and training centre, specialising in counselling & coaching training as well as 1-1 and group work. It was founded in 1998 to work with clients and students throughout North-West England. We believe people are powerful in their own right, sometimes in difficult situations, but with support they can access that power within them to fulfil their true potential. We also offer personal development courses and workshops aimed at giving people the tools and insights to let go of their limiting beliefs; access their inner resources and unleash their natural power, confidence and self esteem.