After more than 18 months my time at The DMC Clinic is coming to an end for now. And it has stirred up a lot of emotions in me. Pride – in the work we have done. Regret – that there may have been more to do. Fear – of what comes next. Grateful –…
The last 6 months have been the most disconcerting of my life and unfortunately, they can be summed up in a series of slogans and catchphrases. First, we were ‘Stopping the spread’, followed by ‘Flattening the curve’, swiftly backed up by what we were told was the ‘New Normal’. This month the Irish Government gave…
Working in finance has been a hugely rewarding part of my life. It provides a ‘passport’ to travel, meet people and generally is a great platform to launch a full and busy life. To date, my 18 years working in the world of finance has reaped all those benefits and more. However, it is also…
Things are opening up, and life is beginning to show signs of returning to ‘normal’ (whatever that is!). I asked in last months article, ‘Do you want life to continue exactly as it was before’? Well it looks like we aren’t the only ones asking that question….a poll by the Guardian in the UK reported…
Last month we spoke about how ‘butterflies emerge from Cocoons’ in terms of how we can come out of this period of isolation stronger, more energetic, and ready to fly. This is a huge part of what we do at The DMC Clinic in our normal course of business. Working with clients to ‘be the…
This months post is an update on how I’ve been dealing with isolation, Covid-19 fatigue and the ‘mistakes’ I am making during this period. Last month we discussed ways of flattening the curve of our anxiety during this tricky time (https://thedmcclinic.ie/flatten-the-curve-of-your-anxiety/). What I’ve since learned is that this is easier said than done! In…
Firstly, a quick message to everyone who has read this blog over the last year. I hope that you are okay and are finding some sources of comfort and contentment in what are extremely difficult circumstances. Everyone at The DMC Clinic wants to convey that our thoughts are with our clients, readers and friends at…
Things are going along quite nicely. Your day seems to be getting a nice sense of flow, and the best way to describe life is that it is ‘in a state of calm’. But then, out of nowhere, the rug is pulled from under your feet. Something you didn’t see coming appears on the horizon…
A close family friend recently retired, and lately he told me how he is struggling to deal with it (I got his approval to mention it here in this blog!). I’ve highlighted some brilliant things that are available to him in the community like Mens Sheds, community breakfasts, Gardening Clubs etc. He answered, “That stuff…
Christmas can mean different things to different people, and it tends to bring a range of emotions and feelings – causing both joy and pain. Since beginning work as a Therapist, it is clear that when Christmas comes into view clients can experience anything from excitement to dread. To me it seems that there are…