Mind at peace counselling by Shelley in Royton

11/10/2024

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03/10/2024

I am a fully qualified counsellor registered with BACP. If you, or someone you know is struggling and want to explore issues in a safe and confidential space, please get in touch. I offer face to face and online sessions, to adults teenagers and children. Please see attached my website for further details. Any questions please get in touch.

People come for counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes, people come for counselling with specific issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement & loss, addiction, sexuality & relationship problems.

12/07/2024

Here’s my profile on Psychology Today for anyone who is thinking about counselling for themselves or others

Shelley Greenwood - Mind at Peace by Shelley in Royton, Counsellor, Oldham, OL2, 01706 399454, Hi, I'm Shelley and as a counsellor I am hugely passionate about helping people to navigate difficult periods in their life. It is my aim to offer you a calm and comforting space in my home that has a dedi...

12/07/2024

What if it works out well 🤷‍♀️ we’re always quick to presume the worst will happen but what if it doesn’t. What is this negativity teaching our children? The world is unsafe, people can’t be trusted, I can’t trust myself 🤔

10/07/2024

Check out my website and for anyone wanting counselling sessions for themselves, or someone else they know please share as I have some availability. Also available for work in schools.

People come for counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes, people come for counselling with specific issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement & loss, addiction, sexuality & relationship problems.

18/03/2024

Imagine your nervous system functions a little like a hypersensitive alarm system. It doesn't categorize experiences like "happy thought" or "scary memory." Instead, it reacts based on intensity (how strong the feeling is), familiarity (if it's a feeling you've experienced before), and safety (if you feel secure). When things get too overwhelming, like a loud noise or a big argument, the alarm goes off – that's your body's "fight, flight, or freeze" response kicking in to protect you.

This is especially important in education because many seemingly disruptive behaviors can be the nervous system's way of communicating. A child who throws a tantrum might not be trying to be bad; their nervous system might be overloaded by stress or unfamiliar situations. By understanding this, teachers can focus on calming the nervous system (the alarm) rather than punishing the behavior (the noise). This creates a safer learning environment where children can actually learn and grow.

So how can we put this understanding into practice?

* Focus on regulation before learning: Instead of diving straight into academics, prioritize activities that help students regulate their nervous systems. This could involve breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, or short movement breaks.

* Create a predictable and safe environment: Clear routines, visual schedules, and consistent expectations can all help students feel safe and secure, reducing the chances of their nervous system feeling overwhelmed.

* Validate emotions, not just actions: Acknowledge students' feelings, even during challenging behaviours. Phrases like "It sounds like you're feeling frustrated" show empathy and can help them calm down.

* Offer choices and build trust: Whenever possible, give students choices in their learning, even if it's small things like choosing a seat or activity. This builds trust and fosters a sense of control, reducing potential anxiety.

* Move beyond traditional discipline: Focus on restorative practices that help students understand the impact of their behaviour and encourage them to make amends. This promotes emotional learning and teaches them healthy coping mechanisms.

27/11/2023

Intrusive thoughts can occur due to various factors, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, or other underlying mental health conditions. They may be due to imbalances in brain chemistry, environmental stressors, or learned thought patterns.

21/11/2023

Most young people (and adults) love sweets and M&M’s are great to use to help young people talk about feelings.
1 match a colour of sweet to a feeling e.g. red - angry, blue - sad etc.
2 pick a sweet from the bag and name a time when you felt this way e.g red, I felt angry when I had to clean up this morning when you made a mess.
The adult expressing their emotions helps to normalise feelings for the child. Use this for other things too, asking about their day, planning things, etc whatever works.
Teachers try this in your classrooms.
If you do try it please let me know.

15/11/2023

So finally here is my website. Please can please share it for me thank you

People come for counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes, people come for counselling with specific issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement & loss, addiction, sexuality & relationship problems.

03/11/2023

Hi, I'm Shelley and as a counsellor I am hugely passionate about helping people to navigate difficult periods in their life. It is my aim to offer you a calm and comforting space in my home that has a dedicated counselling room providing all my clients comfort and safety. My role as a counsellor is to help you explore issues and feelings present and past that effect you in your daily life.

31/10/2023

Deep breathing can help a child (or adult) when in stressful situations.
Try this with your child next time they’re feeling anxious or stressed to help stimulate relaxation.
You can count slowly to five as you breathe in, and then five as you breathe out. If this is too much, try starting with shorter counts. If it works for them, gradually encourage your child to breathe out for one or two counts longer than they breathe in, as this can help their body relax.

31/10/2023

It's important to remember that nine out of 10 school staff feel children and young people's education is suffering due to a lack of mental health support.

We know that children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing have been affected by a range of issues, including the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis.

Support must be available for these young people. The need is there and growing.

School counselling can be a vital early intervention to help young people before they reach crisis point. It’s non-stigmatising, provides children with support in a non-medical setting and at an easy-to-access location. It has huge benefits for young people, school staff and the wider health service.

But not every child who needs it has access to this vital therapeutic support.

The Government must ensure England is no longer lagging behind other UK nations on provision of children’s mental health support.

That’s why we will continue to campaign for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college.

IF YOU WORK IN A SCHOOL, OR FEEL YOUR CHILDREN, OR OTHERS YOU KNOW IN YOUR CHILDREN’S SCHOOL, WOULD BENEFIT FROM A COUNSELLOR PLEASE PASS ON MY DETAILS.