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Life as a Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer
Over the years, it has become apparent that some days are filled with transformational learning, whilst others can be deeply touching and act as a reminder of how precious life is.
The aim of this blog, which won't be a daily record but more a contribution of thoughts captured as and when I am able to share them, is to give the reader insight into my professional life but also of how my disclosed personal challenges touch my life and practice as a Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer.
No clients will be identified within this blog, and any potentially identifiable information will be provided only with permission (but even with permission, still will be very anonymised).
It is my hope that this inspires both clients and therapists alike (including potential therapists) and shows that we all have so much to offer each other, when we simply listen and care for another humans wellbeing.
Year of the snake... and fresh beginnings!
Wishing you the very best New Year, with much happiness and good health.
Kindest wishes,
Rebekah
Here we are again...
Well, not the greatest start to 2025 as I managed to go down with flu (despite having had the jab)!
Living with chronic illness, for me, means living as someone who is also immunosuppressed, and therefore any bugs are tricky for me to fight off, especially with any speed. I have therefore spent the last few days without much voice and feeling ropey - today has been a little bit better so fingers crossed I can get back on track for next week.
Immunosuppression is not a great deal of fun, both where there is the requirement to inject yourself with unpleasant medications (or attend hospital for infusions) but also managing the side effects and complicationsthat can arise from having very little immune system. Therefore, self care becomes even more important, along with rest and time away from the stresses and strains of daily life. This has been something that I have spent a lot of time working on in therapy, as the adjustment came particularly hard for me having previously been so active as a Nurse, runner, singer and busy Mum.
There is something beautiful in really listening to our bodies, though, and my experience has been that my body really does know when I need to stop, and communicates it loud and clear.... perhaps this time, though, I missed it? Or maybe it was 'just' a bug.
Stronger together, though, and support becomes absolutely key in these times. Please be sure you look after you, therefore, especially when the demands to look after everyone else are high.
With kind wishes, Rebekah
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