Mental Health Resources

Mindfulness downloads:

Colouring sheets are a brilliant way to practice mindfulness. They can also be beneficial during some therapy sessions, for example when digging up something traumatic, people often find it easier to open up if they are doing something practical at the same time. 

Here are some downloadable colouring sheets-

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Glossary of Terms:

Term	Meaning	Further information
Addiction	A disorder in which there is a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in behaviour despite it creating substantial harm or other negative consequences. Addictions often cause short term ‘reward’.	https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/addiction-what-is-it/ https://meetings.ukna.org
Anxiety	Feeling uneasy, worried, or fearful. It can be mild or severe. People can feel anxiety from time to time, but an anxiety disorder is when it doesn’t go away or gets worse with time. Anxiety can be experienced through different forms such as thoughts or physical sensations.	https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/anxiety
Bereavement	Bereavement is when someone important to us passes away. This can be someone related to us, a friend, or a pet. After a bereavement we experience grief, this is how we adjust to this loss. Grief can manifest in anger, sadness, anxiety etc.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/relationships-family/bereavement/
Boundaries	Boundaries in counselling refer to agreed limits. They are there to protect both the client and counsellor. The contract often sets out the boundaries for the counselling relationship.	https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/8273/bacp-boundaries-client-information-sheet-april-2020.pdf
CBT	Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a type of talking therapy. It helps clients to develop coping skills particularly when struggling with mental health issues. Elements of CBT can be used in sessions, or therapists can dedicate entire sessions to it.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/
Confidentiality	Confidentiality means keeping something private. Counsellors will have some exceptions to confidentiality which will be clearly stated in their contract.	https://counsellingtutor.com/confidentiality-in-counselling/ https://counselling-matters.org.uk/client-confidentiality/
Depression	Depression is when someone suffers with severe low mood. Someone with depression may experience tearfulness, hopelessness, and lasting feelings of unhappiness.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/depression-in-adults/overview/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/depression#tab=tab_1
Eating disorders	The term ‘eating disorder’ covers a range of mental health conditions in which there is a persistent disturbance to their eating. Common types of eating disorders include; anorexia nervous, bulimia, binge eating disorder.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/eating-disorders
Ethical Framework (BACP)	Counsellors can work under the ethical framework of a professional body. The BACP provide an ethical framework which highlights three main sections for counsellors to work under; our commitment to clients, ethics, and good practice.	https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/
Holistic	Interconnected. Holistic refers to treating the whole person rather than just aspects. Some therapists look at clients holistically in order to support their wellbeing, for example looking at their sleep and diet.
Integrative	Combining different aspects of different models of therapy in order to best support clients.
Mindfulness	Being present and aware of what we are doing. When we are practicing mindfulness we are not overwhelmed by things going on around us.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/mindfulness/ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/what-is-mindfulness/
OCD	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder causes people to get unwanted thoughts and obsessions which cause them to carry out repetitive behaviours.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/overview/ https://www.ocduk.org/ocd/introduction-to-ocd/
Person-centred	Person-centred therapists believe that all clients have the ability to find their own solutions. The therapy provides a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings, and then reflect in order to find their own solutions. Clients lead the sessions instead of there being a set addenda.	https://www.simplypsychology.org/client-centred-therapy.html https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/person-centred-therapy.html
PTSD	Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that occurs after witnessing or experiencing a distressing event.	https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/overview/
Self-image	How someone sees themselves.
Self esteem	How someone perceives their value and abilities.
Working agreement	In counselling this is often called the contract, this is a document that states the requirements, expectations, and limitations of the counselling relationship.