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Coping with difficult times
Psychotherapist Karin Sieger explains one way of coping with difficult times in general and the COVID19 pandemic in particular. [READ MORE]
crisis
Coping with cancer
One minute you are ok, the next helpless and frail: Coping with sudden life-changing illness or injury
Every day I walk past a bridge, and every day it reminds me to take nothing for granted, especially my health. Because there was a time, when in a matter of weeks I had physically and mentally aged, unable [READ MORE]
Motivating and Inspiring
Living in Peace – 7 Key Steps
Living in peace is an attitude and way of life, which can help us live well and with purpose, even during difficult times. It means we are at peace with who we are and have developed positive coping mechanisms for times of personal crisis. What is the “living in peace” attitude? And how does it work? [READ MORE]
Motivating and Inspiring
Regrets can shape us or break us. How to make peace with regrets.
Regrets – I have many. You probably too. Some I can live with more easily. Others keep me restless and breathless, with a lump in my throat and a racing heart. 1. Why are some regrets more difficult than others? And [READ MORE]
Motivating and Inspiring
Why a health scare can be life affirming and make us strong
Fear, uncertainty, relief, reprieve and human resilience – these are all part of going through a health scare. And regardless of the outcome, such scares can become personal milestones, we want to mark and celebrate. But how? [READ MORE]
Coping with anxiety
10 steps to cope with frightening times
For many of us, these are frightening times. Whoever you are, where ever you live, there will be something of concern to you. Here are 10 steps to help you through. [READ MORE]
About Therapy
Why CBT alone does not help in a crisis.
CBT (or cognitive behavioural therapy) did not help me in a crisis. While it is a valid type of therapy and counselling, which at times I integrate into my own work as a therapist, it did not help me [READ MORE]
Motivating and Inspiring
Stop standing in your own way
An obstacle can come in different shapes and sizes. And sometimes it is us, who is the biggest obstacle of all. We can stand in our own way. Why is that so, and what can we do about it? [READ MORE]
Motivating and Inspiring
LightChain: a simple and beautiful practice to connect with hope
Do you ever feel frightened, in doubt and alone? Why not join in with this simple and beautiful practice – the LightChain – to connect with hope and humanity. We all can do our bit, quietly, no fuss or sign [READ MORE]
Working it out
Burnout: Reasons, symptoms and coping strategies
Under certain conditions we all can suffer from burnout – physically, mentally and emotionally. The severity and length can vary. What are the reasons and how to cope? 1. Tell tale signs of burnout include physical and emotional exhaustion permanent, [READ MORE]