why darkness comes up in therapy a lot

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Darkness is often referenced in therapy as symbolising difficult or challenging emotions, experiences and thoughts.

acting up and getting angry when we can’t forgive ourselves

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Feelings of unresolved guilt or shame over past actions can result in us getting angry and behaving badly as a way to cope.

a mental health crisis is not ‘minor’

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Try waiting FIVE HOURS in a hospital ED with someone in crisis who, if not held by you, would run off and die.

key features of a recognised ethical framework in counselling

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The key features of a recognised ethical framework for counselling are principles that ensure we work as counsellors in ways that are considerate and safe.