Erica McKinney

23/12/2020

14/07/2020

For those with social anxiety becoming more social again as restrictions lift can be a nightmare. This short piece in STELLAR magazine which I contributed to gives some tips on becoming social again

14/07/2020

Delighted to contribute to this article in Stellar Magazine. It looks at how the Pandemic is likely to affect the YOLO (you only live once) attitude in Millennials and how spontaneity can be balanced with stability.

09/07/2020

The IACP launched the Look After Yourself Campaign on Tuesday 7th July. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage males in Ireland aged 25 – 34 who are statistically the least likely to seek counselling, to do so. A campaign https://iacp.ie/iacp-campaign

IACP launch Look After Yourself Campaign with the unveiling of a Joe Caslin Mural

16/06/2020

24/7 crisis text line launched today by Minister for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/crisis-text-line-launches-24-hour-mental-health-service-1.4277617

05/06/2020

A little Friday humour

13/05/2020

Our senses bombard our brain with 11 million bits of information a second. To consciously process all this information would be overwhelming and confusing. So our conscious mind uses only 50 or so of the available 11 million bits to understand and interpret the experiences we are having. This can lead to negative thinking biases. Find out more in my recent article.

http://ericamckinney.com/10-common-negative-thinking-habits/

Our senses bombard our brain with 11 million bits of information a second. To consciously process all this information would be overwhelming and confusing. So our conscious mind uses only 50 or so of the available 11 million bits to understand and interpret the experiences we are having. We use…

06/05/2020

There are 10 negative thinking habits that are common. At best they knock your confidence and cause you some upset. At worst they fuel mental health challenges like depression, anxiety and low self esteem. There is a good chance you have some of them. Find out if you do and how to change them in my latest whiteboard animation video.
https://youtu.be/5czyMDPnGuw

How to stop negative thinking and common negative thinking habits. There are 10 common negative thinking patterns identified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...

27/04/2020

If you know someone who is in need of emotional support right now I'm available for online counselling, psychotherapy or life coaching. Sessions take place through a video call. You get all the benefits of therapy from the comfort of your own home. Social distancing doesn't have to mean emotional distancing. Please share if you know someone who might benefit. Website: www.ericamckinney.com
Email: Createthelifeyouwant@gmail.com

25/04/2020

This is a sweet video
https://youtu.be/BqSxjmvXzzY

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21/04/2020

This powerful breathing exercise will help you to lower stress and overwhelm and to move clearly and cleanly from one part of the day to the next. Don't forget to download my free guided "Three Minute Breathing Space" which you'll find a link to in the description on You Tube under the video. I hope you find it beneficial x
https://youtu.be/nR0alcNrbpA

Lower stress and overwhelm with this simple but powerful 3 minute practise. This is the 2nd tool in my series "Tools and Life Skills for Better Mental and Em...

18/04/2020