MENDMAKER TECHNIQUE

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MendMaker Technique Sessions consist of exercises you can do or an action you can take that has been designed to make you feel instantly better. They have been written and created my your therapist and coach Claire Anstey.

These exercises or personal actions will gradually allow you to mend your heart and release the relevant negative emotion.

These sessions will enable you to see your world differently and see where you can make changes. Your blind spots will become apparent, and you will start to move through life differently.

For many, you will need a pen and paper. Each session is a different length, some 5 minutes, some 45. Clear instructions are given at the start of each task.

Session Style: Text Session

Our MendMaker Sessions offer you a piece to read and then they give you a worksheet or journaling style exercise to complete.

For many, you will need a pen and paper. Each session is a different length, some 5 minutes, some 45. Clear instructions are given at the start of each task.

Class Benefits Include:

• Self-Reflection: Journaling exercises encourage deep self-reflection, allowing you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a structured way.

• Thought Patterns Awareness: Through CBT-based journaling, you can identify negative thought patterns and challenge them, promoting a more rational perspective.

• Emotional Regulation: Journaling helps you understand and manage your emotions, leading to improved emotional regulation and resilience.

• Problem Solving: CBT-based journaling prompts you to analyze challenges and develop effective strategies for problem-solving and decision-making.

• Behavioural Change: Journaling facilitates tracking your progress and holding yourself accountable for implementing positive behavioural changes.

• Self-Discovery: Inner work-focused journaling encourages self-discovery and understanding of your values, passions, and personal identity.

• Positive Affirmations: By using positive affirmations in your journaling, you can reshape your self-image and cultivate self-compassion.

• Stress Relief: Engaging in journaling exercises provides a healthy outlet for stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of relief and calm.

• Goal Achievement: Journaling helps you set and track goals, breaking them down into manageable steps and celebrating your successes.

Empowerment: CBT and inner work-based journaling empower you to take charge of your mental well-being, fostering personal growth and transformation.