Bowen Supervision - cross professional

28/12/2024

28/07/2023

Reopening Friday 1st September

24/07/2023

Happy Saturday.

I’m finishing up work Friday 28th July and will return Friday 1st September.
Taking time to prepare emotionally and physically for another busy year and to recognise the importance of taking care of myself.

The coming twelve months holds new and exciting opportunities and challenges. This includes
Training programmes for organisations around the country.
Guest lecturer on Children and Loss Training Programme.
Mentorship to organisations in implementing best practices.
And of course the work I love as psychotherapist and Supervisor.

Over the next weeks I shall be travelling,cycling, walking, reading, catching up with friends and spending time with me. 😊

Taking time off when self employed is something that really has to be planned and prepared for but recharged batteries, renewed energy and self care is priceless.

Have a lovely day everyone
Mags Bowen

06/03/2023

Really interested to watch tonight’s prime Time show. The topic is exploration of psychology regulation.

Always always, check out a person’s qualifications.
Ask the questions you need to ask.
Recognise if qualifications are on display.
Ask about regulatory bodies and governing organisations.
And above all, after all this information is gathered, ask yourself
Is this person the right person for me.

Mags Bowen
Accredited Psychotherapist
Accredited Supervisor.
Bsc (Hons) Counselling and psychotherapy.
Msc Child and Adolescent psychotherapy.
Prof Cert in Children and Loss
Professionally qualified Group Facilitator
Adv Diploma in Cross Profession Supervision
Accredited qualification in therapeutic use of mindfulness.

04/03/2023

Looking forward to again chatting with Edward Hayden on the Saturday Show KCLR at 11.25am this morning. Always a lovely opportunity to chat about various aspects of our emotional well-being.

29/01/2023

29/01/2023

Happy Sunday.
Looking at what means a little bit of summer to you can certainly help. I’ve enjoyed recognising and noting my “little bits of summer “

Sitting in the garden reading (coat on )
Eating a salad very slightly warmed (sounds strange but reminds me of sun holidays when eating outside)
Wearing bright colours. ( we tend to wear darker colours in winter)
Notice the lengthening of the evening, getting closer to summer.

Happy Sunday everyone, what are your little bits of summer.? Please feel free to share your thoughts below. ☀️
Mags Bowen

05/01/2023

This course is now fully booked

Parenting Teenagers Course.
This course will begin Thursday 9th February and run for 4 weeks, 7.00pm to 9pm.
Topics explored shall include:

Tasks of Adolescent development.
Common difficulties parents experience.
Anxiety.
Attachment.
Who am I as the parent.

Places on this course are limited to ensure a comfortable, relaxed and meaningful environment.
Please call me on 0863843792 to book a place. (Booking deposit required)

13/12/2022

Self care for Christmas.
Self care is a practice which, enhances our overall well-being.
This practice can and is often tended to in small amounts of time rather than trying to find hours. It may feel strange at first, even selfish. But, in time it becomes clear that without self care, we are very often running on half full or even, nearly empty.
While self care should ideally be part of our lives throughout the year, self care at Christmas is important.
Even if we have self care in place as a practice, sometimes during a stressful, busy or overwhelming period, “Aftercare “ in addition to self care is required. Think of self care and after care as the following;

You go to the gym to maintain or develop fitness. (Self care)You pull a muscle (despite being fit) you need that muscle tended to (aftercare)
Christmas can be the most wonderful time.
It can also be very stressful for many.
It can be wonderful family time.
It can also be very lonely for many.
It can be a time to reflect upon a wonderful year.
It can also be a time to miss those you lost.

Tips for self care

Be patient with yourself, don’t expect more than you are able for.
Let yourself feel your feelings, pushing them away often makes them shout louder.
Set your boundaries, what are you going to do, what is not for you.
Find time to create something (if this is something you enjoy)
Allow yourself turn off your phone.
Walk
Read
Watch your favourite film.
Eat well.
Sleep.
Take a little exercise.
Talk to someone you trust.

Remember some days you may also need aftercare. Think of this as the emotional first aid box, have it stocked up with ideas.

Favourite Place/person to visit.
Best person to speak to.
Gp / Caredoc number.
Reminder note of how well you manage.
Permission to feel what you are feeling.

Have a lovely day everyone. Tomorrow we will look at anticipatory grief and Christmas.

Mags Bowen

12/12/2022

Coming to the end of a busy year. Once again I recognise how lucky I am to work in a profession I love. I’m also looking forward to enjoying a little down time.
Bowen psychotherapy and Bowen cross profession Supervision will close Wednesday 21st December and reopen Thursday 5th January.
Over the coming days information shall be posted on the following,

Grieving at Christmas.

Reflecting on 2022 and how to implement changes safely and kindly for 2023.

Self care over Christmas

Anticipatory Grief and Christmas.

Commencing tomorrow with self care .
Have a lovely day everyone.

Mags Bowen