Jennifer RooksMar 21, 20211 minStill Swimming Along in the Tide of Change A year on and therapy sessions have survived a 12 month period of working remotely with a whole range of client problems. Video calls...
Jennifer RooksMar 29, 20202 minCoronavirus MonsterIt's life but not as we know it. It has become quieter, less hectic, less traffic, fewer shoppers. People working, playing, schooling and...
Jennifer RooksJan 2, 20201 minBody Dysmorphic Disorder Are you preoccupied with imagined body defects? Do you feel ashamed and focus all your attention on your perceived flaws? Do you keep...
Jennifer RooksNov 17, 20192 minFear of FearSituations we are exposed in life can make us fearful, often causing high levels of emotional arousal and panic sensations . These...
Jennifer RooksNov 11, 20181 minIntrusive thoughts are like SpamIntrusive thoughts are unwanted and become obsessive. They occupy valuable thought space and begin to define who you are in your head....
Jennifer RooksJul 8, 20181 minStop Worry by Anchoring Yourself to What is RealTime spent using your head space for brooding about the past or what-iffing (worry) about the future is a waste of time. All you end up...
Jennifer RooksApr 2, 20182 min“It’ll never happen again”“It’ll never happen again” “I didn’t mean it, I was just angry”, “You’ll never find someone who loves you like me”, “I’m doing it because...
Jennifer RooksMar 25, 20182 min"I'm sorry I can't make it something has come up...."Is this normal? What causes me to feel this way? Why can't I turn this feeling off? If you experience anxiety, these are more than...
Jennifer RooksNov 12, 20171 minTaking Control of OCDThe real problem is excessive worry about being dangerous rather than in fact being dangerous. OCD obsessions and rituals are about...
Jenny RooksSep 4, 20172 minThe Stress Implosion affecting the WorkforceStress is a difficult journey to negotiate to find a way through. The craziness of it seems to subsume you at every turn. Where you can...
Jenny RooksMar 14, 20171 minThe Art of not KnowingSometimes it is good not to know as it encourages us to explore possibilities and be creative in our thoughts. It helps us explore...
Jennifer RooksOct 19, 20161 minDarker Nights and Inner CalmWinter approaching can mean more time at home to relax and take care of yourself. Relaxation, pampering, self indulgence, entertaining...
Jennifer RooksAug 23, 20161 minFear of Terrorism, OCD Traits, Dependants and Commuting, can they be linked?Striving for change and success in life can seem quite difficult when low in mood, or suffering stress symptoms. Recent terrorism acts...
Jennifer RooksJun 4, 20161 minEat healthily and get moving to make you feel good.The two basics to survival, good food and exercise, that can have such an impact on all areas of our life. Becoming better at choosing...
Jenny RooksApr 12, 20161 minLonging for Relatedness in our LivesWhen not in a relationship we spend many an hour wishing we were, experiencing a deep longing for something we believe would make us...
Jennifer RooksMar 20, 20162 minPainful Emotions and Quick FixesQuick fixes can lead to greater despair. Mind altering drugs just mask the problem making one increasingly more numb to life. A range of...
Dr. Travis BradberryFeb 24, 20167 minThings Science Says Will Make You Much HappierThere are numerous bad habits that tend to make us unhappy. Eradicating these bad habits can move your happiness set point in short...
Jennifer RooksJan 10, 20162 minRandom acts of kindness can make us feel good about ourselves...This week I attended a workshop on Compassion Focused Therapy, how uplifting it was to have it reinforced that all the rubbish that we...
Jennifer RooksNov 28, 20151 minDark nights and chilly airDark nights and chilly air is upon us going in to the winter months. Time to add some winter layers of clothing to keep warm and cosy....
Jennifer RooksSep 20, 20151 minSummer reflections going forward in AutumnSome highlights from this my first full year in private practice: Launching of a new website and going hyper with social media to spread...