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Rachel Hawkins-Crockford

Counselling and Writing for Well Being near Westbury on Trym, Henbury and Blaise, Bristol

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  • Tag: Awareness

  • Pause

    Posted by keylifetherapy on December 18, 2020

    Perhaps it is because its the end of the year, a really difficult year, that I find myself even more reflective than usual. And as I was reading an article about the menopause today, I …

    connection, Counselling, Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Focus, self-care
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  • Women’s writing circle

    Posted by keylifetherapy on April 20, 2020April 9, 2020

    When we went into lockdown in March this year, I was days away from starting a women’s writing circle in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. It was to be a space where women could gather together to talk …

    Bristol, Focus, self-care, wellbeing, womens circle, workshops, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • Connect with nature this Easter weekend

    Posted by keylifetherapy on April 10, 2020May 1, 2020

    Most of us can’t connect with friends and family over the Easter weekend this year. That can feel pretty disappointing. As will cancelled holidays abroad for those who can afford it and planned to get …

    Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Focus, nature, Uncategorized, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • I wonder how we’ll cope when this is all over

    Posted by keylifetherapy on April 9, 2020May 1, 2020

    A member of my extended family died this week. She had under-lying health issues. We’ve been told there might be an inquest because the coroner was unhappy with the care she received at the end …

    bereavement, Counselling, Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Focus, grief and loss, self-care, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • The pandemic diaries: day four

    Posted by keylifetherapy on March 26, 2020March 23, 2020

    A couple of days ago I suggested you keep a diary during these difficult times, something you can look back on in years to come when the pandemic has passed and life has settled down …

    Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, self-care, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • The pandemic diaries: day 3

    Posted by keylifetherapy on March 25, 2020March 23, 2020

    Good morning! It’s day three. Today I thought I’d suggest that you take time to do something you love every single day. That’s one way you can take care of yourself during this time. If …

    Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, self-care, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • The pandemic diaries: day 2

    Posted by keylifetherapy on March 24, 2020March 23, 2020

    It’s day two of my on and off line diaries whilst confined to the house with my family. I’m keeping both sorts. I have a hard copy diary which I use to process my thoughts …

    Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Focus, Poetry, self-care, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • The pandemic diaries: day one

    Posted by keylifetherapy on March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

    Today we created a ‘Family Alliance’ because we’re stuck in the house together, for an unknown amount of time. It’s a technique I use in therapeutic writing groups, an agreement between all the participants as …

    Counselling, self-care, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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  • Where do you start? With the first step…

    Posted by keylifetherapy on October 6, 2019September 23, 2019

    I’d like to share a poem which resonates for me with ideas about beginning and personal responsibility and the journey we are all on in life. It speaks to me about the courage that it …

    Counselling, self-care, wellbeing
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  • How taking part in collective action could help you with your feelings

    Posted by keylifetherapy on September 25, 2019September 23, 2019

    Last Friday millions of people worldwide: children, workers, volunteers, parents and friends of the planet of all varieties took part in the climate strikes. I attended a local one here in Bristol, marching with many …

    Bristol, climate change, Counselling, Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, self-care, wellbeing, Writing for Wellbeing
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