Summer turns into Autumn As we move away from the summer months, we are likely beginning to notice the days getting shorter and the weather becoming colder. The arrival of autumn brings the reds and purples of falling leaves, foggy mornings and darker evenings. As we swap our summer t-shirts for woolly jumpers, hats and scarves, autumn can give us much to look forward to. Autumn brings us closer to celebrations such as Halloween, Guy Fawkes, … [Read more...]
Crowd Psychology: Why do we Behave Differently in a Crowd?
When you are part of a crowd do you feel any different than normal? Does the crowd bring out a usually-hidden side of you? Unusual feelings or behaviours? If so, you're certainly not alone. The psychology of crowd mentality is a particularly interesting area of research. A number of theories have been proposed as to why most people behave differently when we are part of a crowd. Crowd Psychology: Lack of Empathy and Sympathy In February … [Read more...]
Why is Red is the Colour of Love? – A ‘The Green Rooms’ Analysis
Would you like us to tell you when we publish new research and articles? Email us. Images of Love With Valentine’s Day approaching, you may be starting to think about buying gifts and making plans with your loved ones. Valentine’s Day encourages us to celebrate love in all its forms, and when we think of love and romance, there are many images which seem to symbolize how we think of this. Hearts, roses, wedding dresses, Cupid with his bow … [Read more...]
Avoiding Self-Sabotage: How to Successfully Reach your Goals and not Succumb to Instant Gratification: A Guide by ‘The Green Rooms’
Working towards and achieving our goals is very important to our sense of well-being. Whether we are embarking on a fitness programme, studying, saving for a large purchase or working to improve ourselves in some way, a sense of achievement is essential to our development. However, as we are all aware, achieving our goals can be hindered by the self-sabotaging pull of instant gratification. So how do we prevent these instant gratifiers acting as … [Read more...]
Panic Attacks- How to Cope: A Self-Help Guide by ‘The Green Rooms’
Stressful situations are a part of our everyday lives, and we all experience moments of anxiety or panic in response to being exposed to stressful or dangerous circumstances. However, for some of us, this can happen far more frequently and can take over our lives. Panic attacks occur when the body experiences a sudden rush of fear and anxiety. Panic attacks often occur without warning and for no obvious reason. A panic attack usually lasts 5-10 … [Read more...]
What is Counselling and Psychotherapy? A ‘The Green Rooms’ Guide
Embarking on counselling or psychotherapy can be quite a daunting prospect for many people, particularly when you are not sure what to expect or what is involved. Counselling and psychotherapy are ‘talking therapies’ in which a professional ‘therapist’ (Counsellor or Psychotherapist) aims to help a client explore and resolve their issues. What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy? In the UK, there is no legal difference in … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Counsellor or Psychotherapist for you: A ‘The Green Rooms’ Guide
When embarking on counselling or psychotherapy it is important that you feel safe with your therapist and feel comfortable discussing your issues with her/him. Here is a quick guide on what to look for when choosing your therapist. Ensure your therapist is suitably trained, qualified and covered: all therapists should have achieved a minimum of a PGDip (or equivalent) in Counselling or Psychotherapy, and be a member of a professional body … [Read more...]
Pet Therapy for Kids: The Difference a Dog Makes
If you've ever found comfort from a pet or animal, we're sure you'll find this inspiring. Animals can be so gentle and loving, and can bring real love and joy to so many people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_PkjsdqFKk … [Read more...]
How to Cope with Feeling Lonely: A Self-Help Guide by ‘The Green Rooms’
Loneliness is an emotion which we have all likely experienced at some point in our lives. The feeling of being alone with no one to turn to is something many of us can relate to, and it can be easy to feel alone and unappreciated as we try to keep up with the ever-increasing demands of modern society. When we talk of loneliness, what exactly do we mean? When we think of someone who is lonely, we may think about someone living on their own, an … [Read more...]
Me, My No-Make-Up-Selfie and I: Can Negativity have a Positive Impact on our Awareness?
On Tuesday 18th March, as I was scrolling through my Facebook page I noticed a number of pictures of women posing for “selfies” with no make-up on. On further inspection, I discovered that these selfies were to raise awareness of breast cancer and cancer research, and each girl posted her selfie after being “nominated” to do so by one of her friends. About an hour after discovering the Facebook selfies, I was nominated to share my own. Taking My … [Read more...]
Wounded Healer Counsellor & Psychotherapist Research
Please contact Alison if you would like a free copy of this research study (alison.barr@thegreenrooms.net) What is a Wounded Healer? In Greek mythology, the centaur ‘Chiron’ was known as the ‘Wounded Healer’. Chiron was poisoned by one of Hercules' arrows, but because he was not able to heal himself he suffered thereafter from an incurable wound. The Psychoanalyst, Carl Jung, developed this phenomenon by stating that "a good half of every … [Read more...]
Facebook Peer Pressure – A ‘The Green Rooms’ Survival Guide
Facebook Peer Pressure Peer pressure is the influence that a peer group has over others that encourages them to change their attitudes or behaviours to conform to group norms. This can be both a positive and negative experience. In the past, peer pressure was associated with schools, work places and other social situations where we interacted at a face to face level. In recent years however, peer pressure has been extended into private homes … [Read more...]
Life in Glorious Technicolour – the link between Colour and Emotion – A ‘The Green Rooms’ Report
Would you like us to tell you when we publish new research and articles? Email us. Seeing red? Green with envy? Feeling blue? We’re all familiar with these expressions, but probably haven’t thought much about why colours go so hand-in-hand with our emotions. The importance of colour is something which is taught to us from a very early age. Along with recognizing letters and numbers, colour becomes an important aspect of our understanding of … [Read more...]
Fear – Why it is such a Powerful Emotion – A ‘The Green Rooms’ Report
Would you like us to tell you when we publish new research and articles? Email us. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself- nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyses needed efforts to convert retreat into advance". Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1932, First Inaugural Address. Fear spares no one We all experience fear in various forms. What should worry us most is not its existence, but rather its impact on our day to day life … [Read more...]
