assertiveness, and handling emotions
with Richard Mills, BA, BSc, UKRC RIC Therapist and BACP Accredited Counsellor, CCI Co-counselling Trainer
Co-Counselling International is
a self-help peer network of
pairs, groups, and events
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Courses in Leeds: using co-counselling for
self-confidence, assertiveness, and handling emotions with Richard Mills, BA, BSc, UKRC RIC Therapist and BACP Accredited Counsellor, CCI Co-counselling Trainer |
Co-Counselling International is
a self-help peer network of
pairs, groups, and events |
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Injunctions are messages from parents when we are in our early years that tell us how to be. In the context of therapy they are usually considered to be limiting or inhibiting messages that thwart our autonomy, curiosity or development of personal power. Here are some verbal examples: ‘Smile for Mummy’ Injunctions are often given by parents either in words that we no longer remember or else in a family atmosphere or vibe that is felt, e.g. never talking about sex, or never raising one’s voice. |
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Put-downs are verbal or non-verbal messages designed to belittle that child. They are sometimes totally inaccurate, and sometimes only partially accurate. They may be global criticisms that have no positive use. Here are some examples: ‘You should be ashamed of yourself.’ Here’s where co-counselling comes in… |
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