https://www.youtube.com/embed/WWwqQHUCS_E?si=MjOk9qLuifQ5G76Y Kristina Matej is doing amazing work supporting women, and helping organisations create diverse and inclusive workplaces, by supporting female employees during key life transitions. She approached me with the fantastic idea of recording an episode of her increasingly popular and highly recommended Female Health 101 podcast together, in which we demonstrate a Solution Focused … Continue reading Solution Focused Therapy – A Fly On The Wall View
If It Works…
Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. Clear, logical wisdom that we can all relate to and apply to our lives, I’m sure. …Although, what if doing the same thing over and over and expecting the same result is … Continue reading If It Works…
You Are Not Your Diagnosis
Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com A medical diagnosis relating to mental health can be helpful in many ways, but it is never consistently accurate. This is partly because the symptoms are generally not physical measures, such as temperature or platelet counts, but are either reported experiences or interpretations of observed behaviours – either being … Continue reading You Are Not Your Diagnosis
‘The Struggle Is My Life’
Next to the Royal Festival Hall, at London’s Southbank Centre, can be found a bronze bust of Nelson Mandela, bearing an inscription titled ‘The Struggle Is My Life’. It records his imprisonment, release, Nobel peace prize award, and inauguration as president of South Africa. The quote comes from a press statement he issued in 1961*, … Continue reading ‘The Struggle Is My Life’
The Beautiful Game Of Life
One of the things I enjoy most about being self-employed is the freedom to arrange my work hours around the things I enjoy doing in life, instead of the other way round. Over the past couple of weeks, this has meant I’ve been able to watch a few matches in the Women’s World Cup (currently … Continue reading The Beautiful Game Of Life
Nothing To Be Scared Of
I caught a bit of an interview with Teddy Swims on Channel 4’s ‘Sunday Brunch’ the other day. He was talking about his new album ‘I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)’, and he made a comment along the lines of “I think therapy is a wonderful thing that everyone can benefit from… I probably … Continue reading Nothing To Be Scared Of
Call It What You Want
Super sharp-eyed people might have spotted that I’ve changed the name of my business from ‘Chris Ward Solution Focused Brief Therapy’ to ‘Chris Ward Solution Focused Services’. This is one tweak amongst many that I’m making, which are all to do with communicating accurately what I offer. A lot of people I’ve spoken to about … Continue reading Call It What You Want
Back To Life, Back To Reality
It’s been really hot lately. Apparently, the Met Office have confirmed that June 2023 was the hottest June on record in the UK since records began in 1884. For a few weeks, I was wondering when it might rain again. We’ve had sunshine and showers since, but before we did I was reminded of the … Continue reading Back To Life, Back To Reality
Together
Ubuntu, a term originating from South Africa, encapsulates the belief that our humanity is interconnected and interdependent. Archbishop Desmond Tutu beautifully described Ubuntu, saying, "A person with Ubuntu is open and available to others, affirming of others, does not feel threatened that others are able and good, based from a proper self-assurance that comes from … Continue reading Together
UKASFP Accreditation
I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been awarded UKASFP accreditation! It’s been a long, gruelling process involving an investment of time and money, and a lot of failure on the path to eventual success, but ultimately it was worth it; it’s been a valuable experience, and it’s something that I’m sure will make a difference … Continue reading UKASFP Accreditation
Keep Calm and Solution Focused 