LifeSync Therapy

New pics taken for my counselling business. Thanks to Grazina Photography in Trim for taking them.
If you are looking for counselling for yourself or your adolescent all my details are on my website @ www.lifesyntheapy.com

Bonnie

People-pleasing, the act of prioritising others' approval and happiness over one's own, can stem from various reasons. Here are a few common underlying factors:

1. Approval and acceptance: Some individuals may engage in people-pleasing because they desire validation and fear rejection. They may believe that meeting others' expectations will lead to acceptance and avoid potential conflict.

2. Fear of criticism: The fear of being judged or criticised may drive people to please others. They may go to great lengths to avoid confrontation or negative feedback, even if it means compromising their own needs and values.

3. Low self-esteem: Individuals with low self-esteem may seek external validation as a way to boost their self-worth. People-pleasing can serve as a way to gain a sense of worthiness and avoid feelings of inadequacy.

4. Need for control: Some people-pleasers may believe that by meeting others' expectations and keeping them happy, they can maintain a sense of control over situations and relationships. It becomes a way to avoid uncertainty or conflict.

Understanding the reasons behind people-pleasing behavior can be a helpful step towards developing healthier boundaries and prioritising one's own well-being. If you'd like strategies on how to address people-pleasing tendencies, feel free to ask!

Its important to check in with how we are feeling. Why?
We often shut down the feedback from our body, mind, and soul, in the interests of just getting on with things.
By emotionally checking in, we become more self-aware which provides us with helpful information that allows us to better nurture, love and care for ourselves and then others.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41225827.html

Interesting article by Elaine highlighting the importance for the availability of therapists for our young people and the HSE at present, falling short on fullfilling that need.

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A little about myself.
I am a fully accredited therapist based in in the heart of Trim Co. Meath. I've recently opened my own private practice after many years of commuting to Dublin.
I work with both adolescents and adults and love the mix of working with both.
I employ an integrated approach in my practice, drawing from multiple therapeutic modalities, including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and solution-focused techniques.
I offer one-one sessions and also work with groups delivering mental health programmes. Link in if you are looking for guidance and I'd be happy to help.

LifeSync Counselling & Psychotherapy with Bonnie Breen, Trim, Meath, Ireland LifeSync Counselling & Psychotherapy (mental health services based in Trim, Meath, Leinster, Ireland). Professionally qualified counsellor. Fully accredited. LifeSync Therapy, a mental health service creating a welcoming and non-judgmental space for clients (including youths and adolescents).