Macfarlane Therapy

Macfarlane Therapy updated their website address.

This years has been a lot :)

How have you overcome your darkest moments? Share your story and it just help someone else going through the same thing.

Calling Trans Youth by Chosen Name can Drastically Reduce Chance of Su***de Calling transgender youth by their chosen name can reduce their chance of dying by su***de by as much as 65 percent, according to the Journal of Adolescent Health. In a study of 129 transgender and gender nonconforming youth, those who were able to use their own name in all situations were found to....

Beyond the mechanics; why compulsory s*x education can’t come quick enough for LGBTQ* people By Raf Galdeano You’re eleven. You know that q***r people exist because there’s a rumour going round that your maths teacher is a le***an and that’s why she can’t teach sports anymore. You’re thirt…

The 8 Things your Therapist wants you to Know. I think it has something to do with the fact that therapists are in a position to fully accept who you really are because we don't need anything from you.

Good news.

We are now online for LGBTQ information & support from 5.30pm-7.30pm, Monday 12th August

So I got quoted in a little article for Allure.com, by a lovely journalist called Ellie Abraham, for a piece about social media/q***r identities. Its short, but sweet that it happened 😁

Why Finstas Are a Safe Sanctuary on Social Media “I treat my finsta like a visual journal of my personal life."

Really lovely piece about having people-pleasing tendencies, some of the causes of these tendencies and how they can affect our relationships leading to abuse dynamics.

People-pleasing can be a result of trauma. It’s called ‘fawning’ — here’s how to recognize it. “I avoided those relationships where love was free and easy. Because it didn’t feel ‘earned,’ so I didn’t feel worthy.”

How to Get Out of Social Anxiety Hell Living with social anxiety was like being trapped in a reoccurring loop in hell. Here’s how I broke free from it, and how you can, too.

It’s Not A Child’s Job To Heal Their Wounded Mother My friend is in a relationship with her mother. Not a romantic relationship, but a relationship nonetheless, and it’s not as rare as it…

New youth drop-in centre coming next week in Worthing.

We are all very excited for the launch of our new LGBTU young peoples group in Worthing next week! It's awesome to see our West Suss*x work growing and expanding to cover more and more places!

Gremlins no more! 7 steps to dealing with the negative voices in your head. Gremlins no more! 7 steps to dealing with the negative voices in your head. by Su Orosa | Aug 10, 2018 | Self Care | 0 comments What are gremlins?We all have at least one gremlin that overstays its welcome in the hotel we call a ‘brain’. It checked in many moons ago when it started off as a smal...

The 1 in 6 Statistic - Sexual Abuse and Assault of Boys and Men At least 1 in 6 men have experienced s*xual abuse or assault, whether as young boys or adult men. This statistic is likely a low estimate, since it doesn’t include non-contact experiences. If you’ve had such an experience, or think you might have, you're not alone—find support here.

One of our partner organisations is MindOut. MindOut is a le***an, gay, bis*xual, trans and q***r mental health service. They are holding 'drop in' sessions here at The Rainbow Hub (93 St James Street, Brighton, BN2 1TP) on Monday afternoons 2-4pm (except for 21/01 & 28/01).
Their website is http://www.mindout.org.uk and should you wish to make contact with a member of their team they can be contacted either by phone on 01273 234839 or via email [email protected]

Person-centred therapy explained and how it may help you? 👉http://ow.ly/ZdN930nbUNd

Good news

*PRESS RELEASE*

We're delighted to announce the expanision of our *x youth groups in WORTHING.

Full details & Press Release available to download on our website >> http://ow.ly/s6dh30ndsDA

If you've ever had suicidal thoughts, make a safety plan When you're feeling suicidal, you're not thinking clearly. Having a safety plan at-the-ready with support numbers and methods could save your life.

Really lovely visual aid to understanding a childs (and our own) stress/trauma reactions, worth a watch :)

The Window of Tolerance Animation by Beacon House We are pleased to share our NEW animation on the Window of Tolerance. Find out how a traumatised child swings from fight/flight to freeze/collapse; and what ...

30 Years Ago Teachers Were Banned From Discussing Homos*xuality. This Is What I Wish They'd Taught Me. On 24 May 1988, Margaret Thatcher's government introduced Section 28. The public battles over the law are well known, but the impact on schoolkids has never been explored.

40,000 volunteers sought for largest ever UK study of depression Researchers are asking people who have suffered from depression and anxiety to provide DNA samples so they can look for common genes

Don’t worry – you’re not a s*x addict Psychos*xual relationship psychotherapist Silva Neves breaks down the myths that surround s*x addiction and reveals the truth.

17 LGBTQ-Friendly Books To Read To Your Kid In Honor Of Pride Because little ones can celebrate this month, too.

What’s the Difference Between Pans*xuality and Bis*xuality? Here's what to know.