How do you take back control during these turbulent and uncertain times? Despite the much anticipated news of a COVID-19 vaccine, 2020 has largely consisted of one depressing headline after the other, with so many aspects of our lives changed beyond recognition. COVID-19 has affected all of us without exception, but recently, my thoughts have[…]
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Dr Courtney Raspin
How to take back control when it feels like your anxiety is getting out of control
anxiety, Mental Health, Positivity Plan Nov 12, 2020
[Recorded on Instagram 09/11/20 – Read the transcript below. Apologies for the out of sync audio after 7mins 50 seconds, the technology sometimes fails us!] Hi, I’m Dr. Courtney Raspin from Altum Health, and welcome to week five of our viral positivity plan. And while we are still locked down, there are some good things[…]
[Recorded on Instagram 02/11/20 – Read the transcript below] Hi there. I’m Dr. Courtney Raspin from Altum Health. And welcome to week four of our viral positivity plan. It’s been quite a week, and I know like a lot of you I am struggling to get my head around the news from Saturday that we’re[…]
Positivity Plan Point 3 – Do Familiar Things Differently
Mental Health, Positivity Plan, Therapy Oct 27, 2020
[Recorded on Instagram 26/10/20 – Read the transcript below] Hi there. I’m Dr. Courtney Raspin from Altum Health, and welcome to week three of the Altum viral positivity plan. For the last two weeks, and for the next seven weeks, I’ll be here live at 8:00 p.m. sharing ways to support your mental health while[…]
Why anxiety symptoms rear their ugly heads during times of stress
anxiety, Mental Health Oct 22, 2020
Do you feel your anxiety symptoms increasing? Have you been feeling more irritable than usual, finding it difficult to sleep, or harder to concentrate? There’s a lot going on right now with the impact of COVID-19, so it’s perfectly normal to be feeling anxious or worried. However, if your anxiety symptoms have become all consuming,[…]
Positivity Plan Point 2 – Rely On The People Around You As a Resource
Video Positivity Plan, Mental Health, Therapy Oct 19, 2020
Transcript of Instagram Live recorded on 19/10/20 – Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me for week two of our ten-week viral positivity plan. So, tonight and every week here for the next nine weeks, I’m going to be providing strategies to help bolster your mental health, and more importantly, to answer any questions[…]
Transcript of Instagram Live recorded on 12th October 2020: Hi there. Thank you for joining me for week one of our viral positivity plan. I wanted to tell you a little bit about why we created the plan, because if you haven’t noticed, it’s pretty ugly out there. The last eight months have been really[…]
Have you ever wondered about art therapy? What it is and whether it’s something you would benefit from? It was professionally established nearly 80 years ago, but has grown in popularity as clients realise the power of using art and creative media to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Art therapy is a valuable way[…]
Pros and Cons of Online Zoom Therapy Sessions
Video Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Apr 20, 2020
[Read Transcript] Hi there, it’s Doctor Courtney Raspin. I was speaking to my colleague Alex the other day and we were talking about Zoom therapy and how some people really, really like it, and other people don’t. It got us talking in depth about some of the pros and cons of doing therapy in this[…]
5 Questions That People Considering Therapy Are Often Too Scared To Ask
Mental Health, Therapy Jan 24, 2020
The fact that you’re considering therapy means you’ve acknowledged there is something you’d like to change, or an obstacle that you’d like to overcome. In fact, this simple action marks the start of your recovery. Many people are considering therapy as a possible route to feeling better, but are too embarrassed or scared to ask[…]
Ten Expert Tips for Coping with Difficult Relatives at Christmas
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Dec 13, 2019
Difficult relatives at Christmas can really take the shine off the festive season – if you let them. Let’s be honest, we all have that one relation who is really good at pushing all the wrong buttons. Whether they are over-bearing and controlling, overly-critical and self-righteous, or confrontational and challenging, I expect you can easily[…]
How are you feeling about Christmas? Are you excitedly looking forward to the festive season, or are you feeling utterly overwhelmed thinking about how you are going to deal with Christmas anxiety? For many of us, we are so caught up in our quest and preoccupation to fulfil the ‘perfect Christmas’, while also juggling our[…]
