RUCounselling
One-to-One Integrative Counselling Specialising In Working With LGBT+ Identities
π As Pride Month Comes To An End π
π Credit for this stunning Sunset video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π You May Be Wondering How To Continue To Be An Ally To The LGBT+ Community
π There Isn't One Right Way To Give Support, Consider Giving What You Can, Which May Look Like...
π Volunteering Or Donating To LGBT+ Organisations Such As Stonewall, The Trevor Project, The LGBT Foundation, Consortium And Your Local LGBT+ Centre
π Read Up On The Stonewall Riots, LGBT+ Culture And Laws That Have Been Implemented, Changed And Removed Throughout The Years
π There Are Wonderful Films, Series And Songs That Capture The Culture Beautifully (Please DM For Recommendations!)
π Use Social Media To Show Your Support
π Consider Local Government And Writing To Support LGBT+ Inclusivity
π Treat Everyone With Respect And Dignity
π RUCounselling
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
π Marsha P. Johnson Quote On Equality π
π Credit for this stunning New York video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Marsha P. Johnson, An Activist, Drag Queen And Lead Figure In The Stonewall Uprising, Once Said
π βHow many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race?β
π RUCounselling
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πJune Is Pride Monthπ
π Happy LGBT+ Pride Month!
π Throughout June, RUCounselling will be posting on social media inspiring and motivational information about LGBT+ Pride
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
π RUCounselling is also a proud volunteer Knitterπ
π Here is Rosie with 5 newborn hats (and another on the way) to be donated to the local NHS Neonatal Unit
π Rosie has also made 2 teddies to be donated to the local police station. Trauma Teddies are a wonderful initiative of home made knitted or crochet Teddies to be given to children needing to access the police service, as a source of comfort at a difficult time.
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πRosie Has Been Featured On The Princes Trust Social Media Pageπ
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
π Celebrating The Self π
π Credit for this stunning Landscape video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Celebrate The Big Occasions And The Small Occasions Too
π And The Small Steps Towards The Big Achievements
π Journaling Can Boost Confidence And Encourage Positive Reflection On The Self
π Having An Upbeat Celebration Playlist Can Boost Motivation And Mood
π Take Time To Rest
π Take Time For The Self
π Take Time Out In Nature
π Do Something Just For You
π Share Your Small Achievements With Your Support Network
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πRosie Has Been Awarded Accreditation Status With The BACPπ
π What Does Accreditation Mean?
π Accreditation Is A Quality Standard For Experienced Practitioners, Designed To Recognise The Counsellor's Capacity For Independent, Ethical And Competent Practice
π The Accreditation Status Will Be Hanging Up On The Wall In The Counselling Room
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πTa' Brom Orm (Toe Brone Urm) I have Sadness On Me π
π Credit for this stunning waterfall video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π In Irish, When Speaking About Emotion, We Wouldn't Say 'I Am Sad,' We Would Say 'I Have Sadness On Me'
π This Is A Wonderful Offering Of The Concept Of Emotion And Challenges Our Narrative
π Rather Than Suggesting That We Become The Sadness
π We Instead Recognise That The Sadness Is Visiting Us
π The Sadness Will Arrive, Be With Us, And Then Move On Again
π As Part Of The Fluidity Of Life
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπ It Was An Honour To Attend The LGBT+ History Month Event Held By Leicestershire Police. And To Appear In The News Letter! π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
π The Speakers included Emma Proctor and Mike Wrighton from Unison, Dan Hope from Hinkley Pride And Skye Morden of The West Midlands Police. Each individual offers amazing work in supporting The LGBT+ Community
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling safe in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πWelcome Springπ
π Credit for this stunning butterfly video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Nature Is Giving Us Music After The Quiet Winter
π The Flowers Are Starting To Blossom From The Soil
π We Are Reminded That No Winter Lasts Forever
π And Are Invited To Embrace New Beginnings
π And Look Towards Positive Change
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πWhy Choose An LGBT+ Specialist Counsellor?π
π Credit for this stunning Ocean video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
πAn LGBT+ Specialist Counsellor Has Engaged With Further Reading, Training And Has Significant Experience In Working With LGBT+ Individuals
π The Counsellor Is Committed To Ongoing Professional Development Of LGBT+ Community Awareness And Q***r Theory
π The Counsellor Has A Strong Understanding Of The Impact Of Homophobia, Transphobia, Isolation And Rejection On Individual Mental Health
πThe Therapeutic Relationship Encourages Reflection Of The Self In Relation To The Self, Rather Than External Expectation
π This Can Help In Building Understanding, Compassion, Value And Empowerment Within The Self
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πSome Essential Oil Pairings (And What They Can Help With)π
π Credit for this stunning Forest video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Peppermint and Orange (Refreshing The Air)
π Lemon and Rosemary (Focus)
π Lemon and Vanilla (Relaxing)
π Rose and Clary Sage (Calming)
π Geranium and Frankincense (Meditation)
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πHow Can Counselling Help Me?π
π Credit for this stunning Water Side video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Counselling Offers A Safe, Judgement-Free Space To Explore Difficult Emotions
π This Can Help In Understanding You
π How You Connect With Yourself And Others
π What Patterns Of Behaviour Or Emotional Management May Be Happening
π And How To Untangle These Patterns
π This Helps In Discovering Lasting Positive Change In Behaviour And Emotion
π And Embracing The Whole Self
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πCounselling And The Brainπ
π Credit for this stunning Brain video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Counselling Stimulates A Process In The Brain Akin To Neuro Plasticity
π This Process Is The Brain's Ability To Change Structure And Function
πNeuro Plasticity Can Create Long Lasting Change In Behaviour, Cognition And Emotion
π This Means That It's Possible To Measure The Therapeutic Effects Of Counselling
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
ππ³οΈββ§οΈπ³οΈβπ It Was An Honour To Attend The LGBT+ History Month Event Held By Leicestershire Police π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ
π There Were Incredible Heart Felt Speakers From Unison, The Internal Leicestershire Police LGBT+ Network, Hinkley Pride And The Amazing Skye Morden
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πAs LGBT+ History Month Comes To An Endπ
π Credit for this stunning Beach video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π We Remember The Amazing Art That Has Been Created Over The Years
π Here Is An Extract Of The Poem Wild Geese (2004) By LGBT Poet Mary Oliver
πTell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine
πMeanwhile the world goes on
πMeanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes
πover the prairies and the deep trees
πthe mountains and the rivers
πMeanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air
πare heading home again.
πWhoever you are
πno matter how lonely,
πthe world offers itself to your imagination
πcalls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -over and over
πannouncing your place
πin the family of things
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πA Timeline of UK LGBT+ Historyπ
π Credit for this stunning Rainbow Waterfall video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π In The 1500s, King Henry VIII Outlawed Homosexuality, Making It Punishable By Ex*****on
π 200 Years Later, This Was Amended From Ex*****on To 10 Years Imprisonment
π Homosexuality Was Not Decriminalised In Britain Until 1967
π However Even After This Act Passed There Were Still Arrests Made Under 'Certain Conditions'
π In 1969 The Stonewall Riots Happened, The Biggest LGBT Event In History
π The Catalyst For LGBT Movements Worldwide And Annual Pride Events
π In 1972 The Gay Liberation Front Hosted The First Pride Event In London, 2000 People Attended
π In 1985 Gay Men Were Banned From Donating Blood, As A Response To The AIDS Pandemic. This Ban Was Lifted In 2011
π In 1988 Section 28 Was Announced, Local Authorities Were Banned From Promoting, Teaching Or Supporting LGBT Awareness
π In 1988 Stonewall Was Founded And Became The Largest LGBT Organisation In Europe. One Of The Founders Is Sir Ian McKellen
π In 1992 The World Health Organisation Declassified Homosexuality As A Mental Illness
π In 2003 Section 28 Was Repealed
π In 2004 The Gender Recognition Act Was Passed Allowing Individuals To Be Legally Recognised By Their True Gender
π In 2014 Same S*x Marriage Was Legalised
π In 2019 The World Health Organisation Declassified Transgender As A Mental Illness
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πIt's LGBT History Monthπ
π Credit for this stunning LGBT Flag video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π LGBT Books: Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd, It's Totally Normal by Monica Gupta Mehta, The Transgender Issue, Shon Faye
π LGBT TV: Heartstopper, It's A Sin, Pride, Moonlight, Milk, Kinky Boots, The Birdcage
π LGBT Documentaries: Disclosure, The Death And Life Of Marsha P. Johnson, Before Stonewall
π You Might Be Thinking, How Can I Be An Ally To The LGBT+ Community?
π Being An Ally Is More Of An Action Than A Label
π Be Mindful Of Making Assumptions About A Person's S*xuality, Gender And Experiences
π Listen With An Open Heart And Mind
π Offer Compassion
π Read About LGBT+ Experiences And Issues (Stonewall And Pink News Are Great Resources)
π Explore Books, TV and Documentaries
Focused On LGBT+ Experiences (See Description For Some Suggestions)
π Support Or Even Join Your Local LGBT+ Services
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πAmazing LGBT+ Figuresπ
π Credit for this stunning beach sunset video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Marsha P. Johnson (Key Figure of The Gay Rights Movement In The 1960s And Started The Stonewall Riots, Starting The Annual Pride Marches)
π Harvey Milk (First Openly Gay Politician Fighting To Ban LGBT Discrimination. Assassinated in 1978. Watch Milk)
π Edith Windsor (Key Figure In Having Same-S*x Marriage Ruled As A Constitutional Right By The Supreme Court in 2015)
π Alice Nkom (Human Rights Lawyer And Activist In Cameroon, Where Homosexuality Is Still Criminalised)
π Laverne Cox (First Trans Person To Win An Emmy And Public Figure Fighting For LGBT Healthcare, Particularly For The Trans BAME Community)
π And There's So Many More LGBT+ Fighting For The Community
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πBreathe Inπ
π Credit for this stunning beach sunset video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Breathe Out
π Relax Your Shoulders
π Relax Your Jaw
π Release Your Eyebrows
π Breathe In
π Breathe Out
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πBeating January Bluesπ
π Credit for this stunning Winter video goes to -G-Morgan please check out their fantastic work!
π It's Normal To Feel Low In January
π The Bad Weather, Long Nights And The Ending Of Festivities
π Can Leave Us Feeling Low, Sad and Tired
π Some Things That May Help Are
π Getting As Much Daylight As Possible
π Moving Your Body (Walking, Yoga, Exercise)
π Avoiding Unrealistic New Year's Resolutions
π Eating Properly
π Developing A Sleep Routine
π Consider Developing A New Skill (Painting, Cooking, Journaling, Crafts)
π Recognise And Celebrate Your Achievements (Especially Small Achievements)
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πNew Year Can Be An Invitation To Set Goals For Yourselfπ
π Credit for this stunning forest video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π It Can Also Be An Invitation To
π Breathe
π Be Present
π Rest
π Practice Self Care
π And Be Kind To Yourself
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
πBoost Those Feel Good Hormonesπ
π Credit for this stunning beach video goes to please check out their fantastic work!
π Seratonin - The Mood Balancer
π Self Care, Walk In Nature And Eat A Balanced Diet
π Endorphines - The Emotional Regulator
π Exercise, Meditation and Laughter
π Dopamine - The Feel Good Reward Hormone
π Sleep, Complete Projects And Music
π Oxytocin - The Love Hormone
π Connect, Socialise And Love
π www.rucounselling.com
β¨οΈ Counselling Is a Safe, Non-Judgemental and Respectful Process.
Feeling emotionally held in an environment is powerful when exploring difficult emotions, it enables open narrative and processing without fear of judgement.
It may be helpful to speak with a professional about what you're going through. For more Information about RUCounselling please follow
www.rucounselling.com
You can even book in for a free 10 minute chat!
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