Mental Care Therapies Ltd

03/03/2026

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01/03/2026

🌼 March Daily Journal Task 🌼

This March, I’m sharing a simple daily journaling prompt to support reflection, self-care, and emotional wellbeing.

Just a few minutes a day.
No pressure. No perfection.

Write a word, a sentence, or more if you wish.
A gentle way to check in with yourself as the season shifts 🌱

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28/02/2026

A warm hug to those quietly fighting battles no one else can see.

05/02/2026

Did you know there’s more to stimming than arm flapping?

When people think of stimming, they often picture visible movements like hand flapping or rocking.

But stimming is much broader than that.
Stimming (self-stimulatory behaviour) is how many neurodivergent people regulate their nervous system. It can help with:

• emotional regulation
• managing anxiety or overwhelm
• focus and concentration
• processing sensory input
Some stims are obvious. Many aren’t.

Stimming can look like:
• tapping fingers or feet
• hair twirling or skin rubbing
• repeating words, sounds or phrases
• humming or quietly singing
• chewing pens, sleeves or gum
• scrolling, pacing, fidgeting
• listening to the same song on repeat
• internal stimming (replaying thoughts, visualising patterns)

Not all stims are disruptive.
Not all stims are visible.
And stimming isn’t “bad behaviour” it’s communication and regulation.

When we only recognise the stereotypical stims, we miss the quiet ones and the people using them to cope.

Understanding stimming helps us move from judgement to compassion.

04/02/2026

Rethinking “Rude”: Neurodivergent Communication in Context

As a neurodivergence specialist, I often work with parents, teachers, and professionals who are frustrated when a child seems “rude” or “disrespectful.” What I always encourage is a shift in perspective: behaviour is communication.

Neurodivergent children, whether autistic, ADHD, or processing differently, may struggle with tone, social cues, or emotional expression. What looks like rudeness is often a sign of emotional overwhelm, difficulty finding words for feelings, or sensory and social processing challenges.

In therapy and everyday interactions, curiosity is key. Ask yourself: what is this child trying to communicate? How can I help them express themselves safely and effectively? Where might they need support to navigate social expectations?

By reframing “rudeness” as communication, we build understanding, connection, and emotional resilience that last a lifetime.

01/02/2026

This is 2016 me! Oh the youth 🫣🤭 and the journey about to begin 🫶 🤩😬

You may also have noticed the recent trend, photos from 2016 resurfacing, faces from nearly a decade ago 😳

When you see pictures of your 2016 self, how does it make you feel?
Nostalgia?
Sadness?
Tenderness?
Pride?
Discomfort?
Grief for who you were or what you were carrying?

There’s no “right” response. Your reaction holds information.

Behind that image was a version of you doing the best they could with what they knew and what they had at the time. Perhaps they were hopeful, perhaps they were surviving, perhaps they were holding things no one else could see.

If it feels right, try this gentle therapeutic exercise:

Write a letter to your 2016 self.

You might include:
What you wish they’d known
What you want to thank them for surviving
What you see now that they couldn’t then
Reassurance you would offer with the wisdom you have today.

Write with compassion, not correction.
Sometimes reflection isn’t about going backwards, it’s about honouring the journey that brought you here.

If you do this exercise, notice how it feels afterwards. That’s often where the real insight lives 🤍

01/02/2026

Let February be about you 🫶

Not a dramatic reset.
Not new goals or pressure to “do more”.
Just a softer turning towards yourself.

This month, try asking:
What do I need more of right now?
What can I gently let go of?
Where can I offer myself the same care I give to others?

Making February about you might look like:
Rest without guilt
Saying no when your body says no
Slowing your pace
Reaching out for support
Creating small moments of calm in busy days.

Wellbeing isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about listening to yourself.

As February begins, take one thing from this list (or your own) that you need most this week, and let that be enough.

You’re allowed to choose yourself 🤍

31/01/2026

If you’ve found January tough, you’re not alone.

The month began with so much promise: the excitement of fresh beginnings, a snowy day or two to admire, plans made and moments to look forward to as I slowly stepped into the new year.

Then everything changed. With the loss of a dear friend, I needed to step back from supporting others to support my family and myself.

The physical side of grief is beginning to pass. The neck and shoulder pain — my body curling inwards to protect me — has eased. The night-time restlessness is settling. The silent irritation is slowly lifting, making space again for conversation without pausing to sigh as I run out of energy. It’s a process even therapists cannot rush 🫶

I don’t know about you, but as I reflect on January, I’m walking into February with a clearer sense of what truly matters

31/01/2026

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30/01/2026

Take a moment to choose one from the list that feels most supportive for you this week.

30/01/2026

Especially true of moving through grief 🕊️

Even as a therapist, I’m not immune to its impact, the shock was felt deeply, both emotionally and physically.

I’m gently moving forward now, reminded that healing truly takes time.

26/01/2026