by Patrick Sheehan | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog
Healing our Losses Your joy is your sorrow unmasked and the self-same well from which your laughter rises was sometimes filled with your tears. (Kahil Gibran, The prophet) In Ireland November is traditionally a time when we remember and honor our loved ones who have... 
by Patrick Sheehan | Aug 1, 2018 | Blog
What is Anxiety all about? Mental health literature suggests that anxiety in its various forms is the most common reason that people seek help from mental health services In my therapy practice people who present for counselling, anxiety is present in a clear majority... 
by Patrick Sheehan | May 21, 2018 | Blog
Would you really tell that to a friend? This is another article in Minding your Mental series and is an introduction to Cognitive Restructuring. Cognitive Restructuring is a tool cognitive behavioral therapists use to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and... 
by Patrick Sheehan | Apr 29, 2018 | Blog
Stress Management Ways to Relieve Your Stress. The best way to manage your stress is to learn healthy coping strategies. You can start practicing these tips right away. Try one or two until you find a few that work for you. Practice these techniques until they become... 
by Patrick Sheehan | Apr 22, 2018 | Blog
Living and Life. Cultivate gratitude. Carve out time each day for solitude and deliberately relax. Begin and... 
by Patrick Sheehan | Apr 15, 2018 | Blog
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep. Sleep is a vital indicator of overall health and well-being. We spend up to one-third of our lives asleep, and the overall state of our “sleep health” remains an essential question throughout our lifespan. Most of us know that... 