by Catherine Topham Sly | Nov 22, 2016 | books
I’ve been a fan of Brené Brown since I first saw her TED talk The Power of Vulnerability. Brené is a research professor and storyteller with a background in social work. Her research and writing mostly focuses on vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. I...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Sep 20, 2016 | HSP
Could You Be A Highly-Sensitive Person? Lots of people who find themselves looking for a counsellor or therapist have been told, or thought themselves, that they are very sensitive, perhaps even too sensitive. They are often amazed to discover that High...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Jun 5, 2016 | self-care
Last week I attended a One Girl Band expertise session hosted by Lola Hoad on the subject of self-care. The session was presented by Dionne Elizabeth, self-care expert Brighton, from Changing the Menu. Dionne creates art, music and wellness projects. She promised to...
by Catherine Topham Sly | May 25, 2016 | Brighton
A few weeks ago I received an email from Gift Health explaining that they were looking for volunteer listeners for a Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, the Listening Project Brighton. This idea started in San Francisco as Sidewalk Talk, and Gift Health were...
by Catherine Topham Sly | May 5, 2016 | therapy
Looking for a counsellor can feel complicated and overwhelming. What kinds of counsellors are there? And what kind of counsellor would most help you with your current difficulties? Here’s my take on that question. “What do you do?” “What do you...
