Before and After

Before and After

Living Before and After Life is full of Before and Afters; it really is a whole collection of transitions and how we manage these will in turn determine how we cope. We have all seen those before and after photographs to do with dieting, cosmetic surgery, injuries and...
When Does Adolescence Begin and End?

When Does Adolescence Begin and End?

Adolescence: New Guidelines for UK Psychologists It has been reported recently that UK Psychologists are being given new guidelines relating to Adolescence.  It contradicts our existing idea that the transition to adulthood occurs at the age of 18 and that now, this...
Balance Your Emotional Books

Balance Your Emotional Books

Age of Austerity We hear a lot about austerity these days and mostly, we know that it relates to the government cutting back on spending in a way that few of us have experienced before.  The grand themes of cut-backs, fiscal policy, debt measured in billions and so on...

Brighton Therapy Service: News and Views

Welcome to Brighton Therapy Service! We launched Brighton Therapy Service in April 2012 and so far, we are pleased with the response we have had to the site and the services we offer.  We are always keen to hear from our visitors whether it is to say hello, give us...
Managing emotional storms in your child Part 4

Managing emotional storms in your child Part 4

Rainy days in half term –  working out what is wrong Oh no! After a fantastic sunny weekend it is raining again. You probably want to get on with some things at home.  is your child whining or arguing with a sibling?  Children always act out rather than work it...
Tangible Rewards

Tangible Rewards

Half-Term: Tangible Rewards for Parents and Children In half term week it is important to have a positive approach to boundaries so that everyone including the parents can relax. School Holidays are great for children and can bring some terrific opportunities for...
Does Diagnosis Matter?

Does Diagnosis Matter?

What’s in a Name: Does Diagnosis Matter? I wonder if you recognise these words, “Tis but thy name that is my enemy?” Probably not. How about this line, “…That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” Of course, now we’re getting...