Written by Tracy Shirvill Being a counsellor who talks a lot about self-care, I was pleased to learn about International Self-Care Day. July 24 has been chosen to bring attention to the importance of self-care. People around the world are encouraged to prioritise self-care as a part of their everyday routine. The World Health Organisation…
Written by Tracy Shirvill This morning the southern hemisphere woke up to the news that Queen Elizabeth II has died, bringing with it the ever-complex emotions that death brings. Queen Elizabeth II represents many things to many people. For some she was a great leader, representing the characteristics that women bring to leadership roles in…
Written by Tracy Shirvill At a recent gathering I was moved by a close friend sharing her gratitude for her father’s guidance in helping her to find her life purpose and supporting her through the ups and downs of embarking on her path. Her sharing prompted more than one of us to think about the…
Written by Tracy Shirvill Over the past week events have been held around Australia and overseas as part of the annual Dying to Know campaign. Dying to Know was started by the Groundswell Project and aims to support Australians to live and die well by improving death literacy, end-of-life planning, and encouraging conversations around death,…
Technology is helping to bring counselling out of the therapy room and directly to you. Here are some advantages to emracing online counselling.
24 June 2022 Written by Tracy Shirvill It can take a lot of courage for someone to ask for help, especially when it comes to mental health. Looking through the therapist directory on Psychology Today you will see listings for counsellors, psychologists, and psychotherapists. If you have ever seen these titles and been confused,…
