26Aug 2016 by bcc0063
Mental & Emotional Dis-ease

Mental & Emotional Dis-ease

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- does it really effect that many of us? Mental illness is the leading cause of sickness and absence from work according to the Mental Health Foundation. Every year in the UK 70 million workdays are lost due to mental illness; including anxiety, depression and stress related conditions. There is more in the news about mental health, which means it is more acknowledged and talked about, which is great. Unfortunately the understanding, resources and support needed to support people and work effectively with them is lagging way behind what is needed. The number of people who are affected by mental health is rising. In 1990, 416 million people suffered from depression or anxiety worldwide - these numbers rose to 615 million in 2013 (World Health Organisation, 2016). Mental illness is…
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16Aug 2016 by bcc0063
Counselling for Depression

Counselling for Depression

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Where does Depression come from? Depression is extremely common and is thought to affect one in ten of us in our lifetime. Whilst the despair that depression can cause cannot be underestimated, it is important to understand that anyone can be affected and that most people respond well to treatment. Depression may be triggered by recent or past traumas or significant life changes such as relationship breakdowns or a bereavement. Usually something that has been difficult to deal with or just avoided. Can Depression be treated? If you suffer with depression it may feel like you will feel this way forever, however with support and treatment most people are able to make a full recovery. At BCPC, we have a number of therapists experienced in treating depression. Who else has…
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22Jun 2016 by bcc0063
Inspiring Poem

Inspiring Poem

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Below is the `Guy in a Glass’ poem that challenges us about how we live our life. It was read to the English rugby team in Australia last June before they beat the hosts & won the series for the FIRST TIME EVER.  The poem was seen as being an inspiring contribution to that. This was because it connected with the emotions of the players rather than a more thoughtful, intellectual approach that is often used. Being able to access our feelings can sometimes be difficult but counselling can support you to access them and find answers that defy a more thinking & analytic approach!     `Guy in The Glass` by Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr     `guy` can be man or woman.. When you get what you want in your struggle…
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29Mar 2016 by bcc0063
Lulu sings Cry

Lulu sings Cry

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Lulu remembers the violence when she was growing up, her experience of macho men, her need to be strong and how she contributed to the downfall of her marriages in the first video below. She has now re-written the lyrics to `Cry` with her brother and she goes on stage tonight 29.3.16 in Shrewsbury with the military wives choir. (unfortunately sold out ages ago). The wives also have to find a way of being strong while their partners are away and all the proceeds are being generously donated to the choirs fund to bring people closer together through singing.   Video with the military wives at the bottom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGsKM24JD18 http://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/2016/03/05/shropshire-military-wives-choirs-to-join-lulu-on-stage-for-shrewsbury-appearance/  
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