Geraldine Martin Psychotherapist

29/04/2021

There is such beauty in this photo...but let's imagine the little girl starts to feel embarrassed that she has a camel for a pet instead of a dog like everyone else, or that she's a little too chubby, or that her headscarf is uncool, and she starts feeling embarrassed and shamed about herself. Her whole world changes in that moment...she's now saturated with feelings of inadequacy. STOP HIJACKING YOURSELF. Drop the hostile voice and stop comparing yourself to other people. Be your own best friend, your biggest support. You're absolutely fine the way you are. Make some beautiful memories...create joy. Simples!

04/03/2021

Covid has profoundly affected how we all grieve for people we have loved and lost. Rituals - normally our way of working through the grief - are no longer available to us. For children experiencing bereavement, this is just as important a part of the grief process.

It is essential to ensure children do not get overlooked in the grieving process.
Talking to children in an age appropriate way about death enables them to understand and process this properly.

Dramatherapist, Anna Shinnors, and her colleague, Art Therapist, Joanne O'Dwyer, Art Therapy with Joanne will be running a number of programmes for children of various ages, focused on the area of bereavement. Each programme will last 8 weeks.

Please contact Anna Shinnors on 087-2156974 or [email protected], or Joanne O'Dwyer on 0860772295 or [email protected] for more information.

Illustration by Caoimhe Glennon

03/12/2020

Good Morning folks, we have a fantastic talk on next tuesday the 8th of December on ZOOM with Bronagh Starrs Psychotherapist on all things Christmas, Covid & Parenting.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Please share this around and get the word out 😄

The link for the webinar is in the poster 😀

29/11/2020

Dancing Soul psychotherapist Deirdre Wynne writes about the human experience of grief and loss and coping strategies.

11/11/2020

NEW ONLINE HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE STARTING SOON!

Hi everyone! I am now offering an online KGH approved Hypnobirthing course starting on Monday the 30th of November and running until the 21st of December, from 6 to 8h30 pm.

Hypnobirthing is a complete antenatal program that relies on the powerful combination of medical knowledge, logic and visualisation techniques. It helps mothers (and their partners) to let go of any fears or negative thoughts they may have around birth so that, when the time comes, their mind and body naturally work together in the most efficient way.

In order to offer you an interactive and yet personal experience, numbers are limited and bookings are necessary. For more information about the course you can have a look at my website https://www.orangecloudhypnotherapy.com/hypnobirthing or give me a call at 089 975 6583. Bookings must be done online at https://www.orangecloudhypnotherapy.com/book-online.

Looking forward to helping you achieve the best birth experience possible!

06/11/2020

Our November newsletter is here connect and support our community. We hope it provides solice and benefiial information as you journey through this month.

19/10/2020

Ashtanga Yoga is a vinyasa based yoga system. Vinyasa means “movement linked with the breath”. It is a method of practicing asanas (postures) in a set sequence where every movement is synchronized with the breath. The breath initiates the movement on the inhale or the exhale.

Reminder:

Starting Monday November 2nd, I will be offering a four-week intro to Ashtanga Yoga course (three-sessions per week) live on Zoom

Monday, Wednesday & Friday @
11:00am Oregon time
7:00pm Ireland/UK time
Starts Monday, November 2nd
€50/$50 for all 12 classes

Everyone is welcome. Suitable for complete beginners to yoga or those new to the Ashtanga method
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19/10/2020

“FACE COVID” How to respond effectively to the corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris, author of the Happiness Trap.

FACE COVID is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Covid 19 crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Pictures Repost

14/10/2020

Burnout. We’re all there. It’s exhausting. The good news? There’s a path through it.

In this episode of I talk to Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski about their book, Burnout.

I’ve been practicing their 7 “complete the stress cycle strategies” since we recorded the podcast and I must say: Total game changer!

HUGE learning for me: Dealing with the STRESSOR is just one part of dealing with burnout. The other part is dealing with the STRESS by completing the stress cycle and getting through that emotions tunnel.

You can listen to our conversation here: https://bit.ly/3iRRX4Q

18/09/2020