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Resources for Therapists
Over the years, I have collected a range of resources that I regularly use within supervision and therapeutic practice. I created this space as a way of sharing some of the materials, websites, and frameworks that I have found particularly helpful when supporting supervisees in their work with clients. This is an ongoing collection, and I intend to continue adding new resources over time. My hope is that these tools can support therapists, trainees, and supervisees in deepeni
dalves-therapeutic
May 172 min read


The Jingle Blues!
I was about seventeen the first time I heard of “winter depression.” My father was driving me to school, and the man on the radio was talking about how much the winter season could affect people’s mental health. He said it was more common in European countries where winter is more severe. I was in Brazil back then and had no idea I would live in one of those countries one day. Winter depression is the nickname of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), probably because the symp
dalves-therapeutic
Dec 22, 20255 min read


SELF-CARE WHILE WORKING AS A COUNSELLOR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING ENERGY LEVELS
How self-care can prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.

Dafiny Alves
Oct 4, 20246 min read


What is Conjoint Couples Counselling
This post talks about a type of couples therapy called Conjoint Couples Counselling.
Terry and Michell
May 28, 20243 min read


What I wished I had known before about Stress and Anxiety
April is the stress awareness month for 2024. This year’s campaign theme is #LittleByLittle to highlight the importance of self-care to...

Dafiny Alves
Apr 27, 20244 min read


Last Resort – It is okay to talk about suicide!
Talking about suicide in many cultures is frowned upon. In many countries, it is taboo, a sin or still illegal, even counsellors and...

Dafiny Alves
Apr 9, 20247 min read


Relaxation techniques for anxiety: 5 tips to alleviate anxiety
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2022, the entire world had a 25% increase in cases of anxiety and depression...
dalves-therapeutic
Mar 30, 20245 min read


Self-care in the Counselling profession and What we can Learn with Generation Z
When I started my training in counselling in 2017 all we talked about was the importance of self-care for counsellors and...

Dafiny Alves
Mar 10, 20247 min read
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