Recovery coaches/specialists are frontline workers. They are often parachuted into a client’s life to support them in their environment, and to help them begin to re-engineer the practical day-to-day, (and very necessary) foundations for recovery.
As children we are naturally drawn to play and be creative- it is how we learn to understand and take in the world, it is how we discover our place. Growing up we often forget to play and be creative. Life, responsibility, and the ‘shoulds’ of adulthood get in the way.
"What do I need to change?", "Why should I change?", and "When should I change?".
In today’s world, where the importance of mental health is increasingly recognised, we continue to categorise addiction and mental health as separate entities. This division is not only outdated, but it limits the effectiveness of care and stigmatises those struggling with both. The growing body of ...
The question of cannabis comes up frequently both in my professional setting and amongst people I socialise with and the school community in which I am involved. I do not profess to be an expert in this area, either clinically or in terms of policy, but I do have my own thoughts and professional exp...
Recovering from an eating disorder can be a long, painful and confusing process for the sufferer, it can also be all of these things for their families and loved ones. At Portobello Behavioural Health we recognise that eating disorders have the ability to make parents, siblings, friends, carers and ...
Whenever we are approached by new clients we take the approach of using the minimal level of intervention possible to reach the desired outcome. This reduces disruption and cost. There are times when people need access to residential care. This gives an idea of our method of deciding where to recomm...
Polyvagal Theory, pioneered by neuroscientistDr. Stephen Porges, offers a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between our nervous system and social behaviour.
There are often many misconceptions about schizophrenia and having worked with several clients impacted, it has become clear to me how much they suffer from negative perceptions in society. That is why is important to raise awareness, help to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by those with...
As a newly qualified therapist in 2004, I was curious and fascinated by all aspects of psychology and was particularly interested in learning creative ways of accessing the unconscious to develop a greater insight and understanding of issues that might block or hinder my personal growth.
Maternal Health Awareness week aims to raise awareness of mental health problems that can affect women during pregnancy and after birth. As much as 1 in 5 women experience mental health problems during the perinatal period which, if left untreated, can have a significant and long-lasting impact on m...
