Amanda Robins 3 November 2017 Anxiety Anxiety Help Amanda Robins 3 November 2017 Anxiety Its a common problem. But how do we learn to live with our anxiety and what can we do to help ourselves in the meantime?
Amanda Robins 25 October 2017 Self-harm, parenting, Teens Self-harm Amanda Robins 25 October 2017 Self-harm, parenting, Teens Finding out your child is self-harming can be pretty scary for parents, but often the behaviour is intrinsically rewarding. In this post, I explore why people do it, what it means and how you can help.
Amanda Robins 20 October 2017 Trauma, BPD, Psychotherapy, Therapy Why I became an adolescent psychotherapist Amanda Robins 20 October 2017 Trauma, BPD, Psychotherapy, Therapy This is the story of how and why I came to this profession.
Amanda Robins 16 October 2017 early parenting, parenting, attachment Attachment Amanda Robins 16 October 2017 early parenting, parenting, attachment Attachment theory can help us understand how parenting works and what might be going on for us and our children - especially in the early months.
Amanda Robins 13 October 2017 Eating Disorders, Anxiety To the Bone Amanda Robins 13 October 2017 Eating Disorders, Anxiety This controversial Netflix movie follows writer Marti Noxon’s journey through anorexia.
Amanda Robins 11 October 2017 Trauma, Film Review Why "The Horse Whisperer" makes me cry. Amanda Robins 11 October 2017 Trauma, Film Review This Robert Redford film explores the aftermath of trauma and how we can encourage post-traumatic growth.
Amanda Robins 9 October 2017 BPD, Teens BPD = HYSTERIA? Amanda Robins 9 October 2017 BPD, Teens Hysteria has a long history, but in this piece I explore the idea that it has a conceptual relationship to Borderline Personality Disorder.
Amanda Robins 6 October 2017 recovery, Psychotherapy, Therapy Recovery Amanda Robins 6 October 2017 recovery, Psychotherapy, Therapy Its the latest buzzword to hit mental health.But what does it really mean?
Amanda Robins 2 October 2017 Self-harm, parenting, Trauma, Therapy, shame, Teens Shame and Mental Health Amanda Robins 2 October 2017 Self-harm, parenting, Trauma, Therapy, shame, Teens Most people don’t want to admit to feeling it, but does shame underpin many mental health problems?
Amanda Robins 25 September 2017 Art Therapy Follow me on Pinterest! Amanda Robins 25 September 2017 Art Therapy My Pinterest profile has some great idea, articles and resources for parents and young people.
Amanda Robins 21 September 2017 Eating Disorders Some Resources for Eating Disorders Amanda Robins 21 September 2017 Eating Disorders Resources for parents and young people around healthy eating, what to watch out for and how to get help.
Amanda Robins 18 September 2017 BPD, Teens How you can help yourself Amanda Robins 18 September 2017 BPD, Teens A young woman with BPD talks about how she tackled the disorder.
Amanda Robins 17 September 2017 Thought for the Day Amanda Robins 17 September 2017 Thought for the day.
Amanda Robins 16 September 2017 Thought for the Day Amanda Robins 16 September 2017 D.W.Winnicott - an important theorist writing about infant mental health.
Amanda Robins 14 September 2017 Eating Disorders Eating Disorders & the Scourge of Perfectionism Amanda Robins 14 September 2017 Eating Disorders Perfectionism is a disease. My own struggles have helped me understand what is going on for people with anorexia - and how to move on.
Amanda Robins 10 September 2017 World Suicide Prevention Day Amanda Robins 10 September 2017 We need to make ourselves available for young people, so that they can talk to us about their fears and worries.
Amanda Robins 8 September 2017 BPD, parenting BPD information for families Amanda Robins 8 September 2017 BPD, parenting BPD information and resources for families.
Amanda Robins 6 September 2017 Self-harm Self-harm Amanda Robins 6 September 2017 Self-harm Its pretty scary for parents, but finding out what is behind the behaviour can help you and your child heal.