Rosewood Counselling and Coaching Services

01/10/2022

Because of the ongoing uncertainties of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it can make those with MS more susceptible to mental health issues 👇

Just a few statistics:

25-50% of people with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS) suffer with major depression, a number two to five times higher than the general population (Feinstein et., 2014).

Anxiety disorders are three time more likely in those with MS compared to the general population (John Hopkins medical article).

Individuals with MS and anxiety have a higher correlation of suicidal thoughts (Lewis et al., 2017; Eliasen et al., 2018)

Increased disease activity is associated with depression and anxiety (Noy et al., 1995).

However, recent research has found that not only was psychological disorder disproportionately higher in pwMS but psychological support was also inadequate to meet this need (Morris - Bankole & Ho, 2022).

This has resulted in psychological support being the greatest UNMET NEED for pwMS (Ponzio et al., 2015).

To meet some of this need I have designed a FREE course to support those with MS using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

https://rccs-courses.thinkific.com/courses/ACT-FOR-MS

Course content includes:
📍What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
📍Importance of mental health for pwMS
📍How to achieve Psychological Flexibility
📍Core Skills of Psychological Flexibility
📍Extra resources of support

01/07/2021

Boundary-setting is hard, especially for people who aren't used to it. Here's why we need to do it anyways, and how.

30/06/2021

26/06/2021

Please share this really important event for the WE:ARE charity who support domestic violence awareness and recovery. All proceeds from the event go to the charity Meditation, Retreats, Reiki Stratford upon Avon

After a busy or stressful week, it can be hard switching off... Unwind with this relaxing ritual from the comfort of your own home.

25/06/2021

It's possible to set boundaries without being harsh or mean. Here's how to communicate your needs in an honest and compassionate way.

14/06/2021

28/05/2021

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Just a small shift in how we re-frame our thinking can make a lot of difference. If it's easier, you can do it on paper and practice. In time this new way of looking at things might become a bit more natural and automatic too. Start small. Start softly.

Image description: In the centre of an illustration with a white background is a person in a yellow top and purple trousers. Above them is a blue banner with black text which says: 'Anxiety thought shift'
Around them are speech bubbles with black text which says:
Instead of 'I am so anxious' try 'I'm noticing a worrisome thought and that's okay'
Instead of 'I can't stand this feeling' try 'This feeling is uncomfortable but not dangerous'
Instead of 'I always feel like this. I hate it.' try 'This feeling will pass. It's normal'
The artist of this image is Journey to Wellness

26/05/2021

Vicious circle of climate impacts, trauma and depression must be broken, say scientists

23/05/2021

02/04/2021

Thanks for the lovely fougasse. Great addition to the platter👌