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Happy Monday everyone! This week, M is for ‘Mental Boundaries’ 🧠✨

Mental boundaries are the invisible lines we draw to protect our thoughts, energy, and emotional wellbeing. Setting these boundaries helps us stay true to ourselves, reduce overwhelm, and maintain healthy relationships - both personally and professionally.

Swipe through to learn what mental boundaries are, why they matter and how to start setting them. Your mind deserves rest, space and protection! 🌷

#MentalBoundaries #Mindfulness #MentalHealthAwareness #PsychologyTips #TheEdinburghPractice

🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ we answer:

What are the team’s favourite ways to relax this summer❓

Scroll through the post to find out more.

#relaxation
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice

🧠 This week, M is for Maladaptive Perfectionism! Perfectionism isn’t always helpful — especially when it gets in the way of living your life.

Maladaptive perfectionism involves setting unrealistically high standards, being overly critical of yourself, and tying your self-worth to your achievements. It can lead to:
💭 Constant self-doubt
😞 Fear of failure or making mistakes
📉 Procrastination or burnout
😣 Anxiety, low mood, or stress
While striving for excellence can be motivating, maladaptive perfectionism tends to be rigid and self-punishing rather than healthy and growth oriented.

✨ The good news? Perfectionism isn’t fixed. With support, it’s possible to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build self-compassion. Progress > perfection 💚

#Perfectionism #MaladaptivePerfectionism #MentalHealth #MentalWellbeing #TheEdinburghPractice

🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ we answer:

How are we supporting Cruse Scotland, our nominated charity in 2025❓

Scroll through the slides and check out our blogpost:
https://edinburghpractice.com/our-nominated-charity-for-2025-is-cruse-scotland/

@CruseScotland provide compassionate bereavement support for all. You can also join their fantastic fundraising events, donate directly, or even volunteer. To find out more, visit:

https://www.crusescotland.org.uk

#CruseScotland #Grief #Bereavement #BereavementSupport

#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice

🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, we answer:

How are Smls and TEP supporting young people to get free therapy❓

Those aged 16-18 can find themselves stuck between CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and AMHS (Adult Mental Health Services), making it hard to get the right support.
Smls are creating a new, easier way for young people to access free mental health therapy. Launching with Victoria GP Practice and TEP, Smls are building a new pathway where young people can be directly referred by their GP to free therapy sessions.

To find out more and join Smls’ fundraising events visit:
https://www.smlsgoods.com

Including the PAIN ultramarathon:
https://www.smlsgoods.com/events/event-two-rs59k

To donate directly visit Smls’ Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/smls-youth-pathway?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL

Thank you everyone @smlsgoods for this fantastic initiative!

#smls
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice

🧠 Think about thinking — sounds intense, right? But you`re probably already doing it! That’s metacognition — knowing your strengths, spotting what’s tricky, and using smart strategies to learn better.💡

The two key parts are:
✅ Metacognitive knowledge — “I focus better after lunch”
🔧 Metacognitive regulation — “I didn’t get that part, let me try a new strategy”
📈 The more you practice it, the more tools you build in your learning toolbox. 🧰
It’s not about working harder — it’s about working smarter.

👇 Let us know your go-to learning strategies or moments when you realised you needed a new approach!

#Metacognition #ThinkToLearn #ThinkingAboutThinking

🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, we answer:

How can you submit feedback at TEP❓

As client satisfaction is our priority, your feedback is vital. We’ve simplified the way we collect feedback. Scroll through the post to find out more!

#clientsatisfaction
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice

Mourning is a natural response to loss – it’s the process of grieving and adjusting to life without someone or something important to us. Grief doesn’t follow a neat timeline – it can come in waves, feel unpredictable, and look different in everyone.

Here are a few gentle reminders if you are mourning, or supporting someone who is:
✅ There’s no ‘right way’ to grieve – your feelings are valid.
✅ Be kind to yourself – rest, cry, talk, or sit in silence; do what you need.
✅ Stay connected – sharing memories can bring comfort.
✅ Seek support – from friends, family, or a mental health professional.

It’s okay to feel okay sometimes too – moments of relief or joy don’t mean you didn’t care enough.

If you’re struggling with grief and loss, you’re not alone – help is available 💛

🤔 In today’s #FridayFAQ, our Career and Leadership Coach Laura Ogilvie-Jones answers:

How can coaching can help when you are feeling stuck in your career❓

For more information about Career and Leadership services at The Edinburgh Practice, visit:
https://edinburghpractice.com/service/career-leadership-coaching/

To find out more about Laura Ogilvie-Jones visit:
https://edinburghpractice.com/our-team/

To read Laura’s blog on our website visit:
https://edinburghpractice.com/feeling-stuck-at-work-youre-not-alone-consider-career-leadership-counselling/

#careercoach #leadershipcoach #personaldevelopment
#EdinburghTherapy #EdinburghTherapist #TheEdinburghPractice

👋 Welcome back to our Monday `M` series! This week, `M` is for Motivational Goals! 🎯

Whether you`re aiming to reduce stress, build confidence, or improve routines - your `why` matters.

Approach goals often help us stay motivated longer than avoidance goals ✅

#MotivationalGoals #ApproachGoals #Values #MentalHealth #TheEdinburghPractice

👋 Happy Monday! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. This week, M is for Masculinity & Mental Health.

Men`s mental health is often overlooked - not because it`s less important, but because it`s less talked about. Deep-rooted societal expectations can cause men to hide their feelings and stay silent but it`s so important to challenge these expectations!

Let`s keep breaking the stigma around men`s mental health. If you`re struggling, you are not alone - and you don`t have to go through it alone either! 💛

#MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealth #ToxicMasculinity #EndTheStigma #TheEdinburghPractice

Welcome back to our Monday ‘M’ series! This week, ‘M’ is for Multidisciplinary Team! 🧠💬🎨🧩

At The Edinburgh Practice, care is never one size fits all - and that is where the strength of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) comes in. An MDT beings together professionals from different specialties to provide holistic, joined-up support tailored to each person’s unique needs.

👩‍⚕️ Clinical Psychologists
🧑‍⚕️ Psychiatrists
🗣 Speech & Language Therapists
🎭 Play Therapists
🎨 Art Therapists
🧩 Occupational Therapists
📚 Educational Psychologists
🏉 Sports Psychologists
🥗 Dieticians

Each clinician sees the person through a different lens — and together, we collaborate to develop comprehensive, personalised care plans. Mental health is complex — your support should be too 💛

#MultidisciplinaryTeam #MDT #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #TheEdinburghPractice