Category: Acceptance

Acceptance, Inspirational, Mental Health, Nature, Wellbeing22 Comments

Dogs are Family too!

Change Therapy

The Big Black Labrador Sometimes a story appears which gets my attention, and this particular one whether true or not, has an uplifting theme about friendship and belonging. This story starts somewhere in a small college town in the USA… They told me the big black Lab’s name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, and the people really friendly. I’d only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I went, people were welcoming and open. But something was still missing as I attempted to settle in to my new … Continue reading Dogs are Family too!

Acceptance, Mental Health, Neurological, Psychology, Self Help, Wellbeing21 Comments

Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Change Therapy

Abraham Maslow was a psychologist in the twentieth century who pioneered the humanistic approach to psychology. He is best known for his hierarchy of needs. Maslow believed that human wants/needs may be structured into a hierarchy, in order to better understand what motivates people. This hierarchy includes everything from basic needs like food and water to more complex ideals like self-fulfilment. When a lower need is met, the following needs in the hierarchy become our centre of attention, according to Maslow. These are the five categories of needs according to Maslow: Physiological Physiological needs – these are biological need for … Continue reading Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Acceptance, Anxiety, Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Neurodiversity, Psychology, Self Help, Wellbeing2 Comments

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Change Therapy

“Mindfulness is about being fully awake in our lives. It is about perceiving the exquisite vividness of each moment. We also gain immediate access to our own powerful inner resources for insight, transformation and healing” – Jon Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction comes under the umbrella of Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBI’s) which are intended on helping people improve their health and wellbeing. Change Therapy delivers MBSR Certification courses – get in touch for more information, using this link. Intended to increase consciousness and encourage the connection between your body and mind, MBSR uses techniques that target negative subconscious thoughts, behaviours … Continue reading Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Acceptance, Health, Inspirational, Nature, Wellbeing4 Comments

A Christmas Miracle

Change Therapy

In December 1997, a little boy and his grandmother came to see Santa at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee. The child climbed up on his lap, holding a picture of a little girl. “Who is this?” asked Santa, smiling. “Your friend? Your sister?” “Yes, Santa,” he replied. “My sister, Sarah, who is very sick,” he said sadly. Santa glanced over at the grandmother who was waiting nearby and saw her dabbing her eyes with a tissue. “She wanted to come with me to see you, oh, so very much, Santa!” the child exclaimed. “She misses you,” he added … Continue reading A Christmas Miracle

Acceptance, Inspirational, Psychology, Self Help2 Comments

Buddha and the angry man

Change Therapy

This is my interpretation of a profound life lesson about giving, protecting your personal strength and being selfless—especially so from negative individuals who can drain your energy if permitted. Buddha travelled for many days before coming to a tiny village to deliver a speech. There was a young man standing in the road, who was the only one nearby who wasn’t thrilled to see the Buddha. Buddha heard the young man yelling at him during his speech. Buddha ignored the situation and went on talking. The young man was even more enraged by this. He walked directly in front of … Continue reading Buddha and the angry man

Acceptance, Health, Psychology, Self Help, Wellbeing7 Comments

Jar of Life

Change Therapy

I came across this short story about prioritizing life which I want to share with you. It helps me throughout my life, as I often have to remind myself what is important in my world and needs more attention. Sometimes I can spend too much time on the less important things, when I should be looking after the main things like my health, partner and children. The story There was a philosophy professor who was giving a lecture to his students. In front of him, he had a big glass jar, a pile of rocks 2” in diameter, a bag … Continue reading Jar of Life

Acceptance, Inspirational, Self Help, Wellbeing5 Comments

Growing Up is Optional

Change Therapy

Every so often I come across an inspirational story, and as such, I would like to share this particular one with you, with the aim to hopefully brighten your day. This is a sweet tale of a senior college student. Her message that “Growing Old is Mandatory, Growing Up is Optional” is unique. Hopefully, we’ll live to a ripe old age as she did. Our professor greeted us on the first day of class and urged us to get to know someone we didn’t previously know. When a soft hand brushed my shoulder, I got to my feet to take … Continue reading Growing Up is Optional

Acceptance, Inspirational, Psychology1 Comment

Puppies for Sale

Change Therapy

A sign above the pet store, read “PUPPIES FOR SALE”. These signs are designed to grab people’s attention including children, to the possibility of getting their own puppy, perhaps their first pet! Soon a little boy appeared at the sign and asked, “how much are you going to sell those puppies for?” The store owner replied, “Anywhere from £30-£50.” The little boy reached into his pocket and pulled out some change. “I have £2.37, can I look at them?” The store owner smiled and whistled. From the kennels 5 dogs came running out.  One puppy was lagging considerably behind. Immediately … Continue reading Puppies for Sale