Gillian MartinDementia: keeping friendships alive when memories fadeThere is a word that comes up time and time again when talking with families of people with dementia. That word is loneliness. The…Aug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020
Gillian MartinHOW MINDFULNESS CAN HELP US DURING COVID-19Our brains love patterns. It helps us to automate tasks we do frequently, which saves us effort and energy. When we do things like driving…Aug 19, 2020Aug 19, 2020
Gillian MartinEASING THE RETURN TO SCHOOL IN THE AGE OF COVIDSchools are due to open next week (as with everything, we’re cautiously saying ‘due’ cause goodness knows what can happen in a week in the…Aug 19, 2020Aug 19, 2020
Gillian MartinFour Steps to Listening — Soiléir Psychology ServicesA meaningful conversation is an interaction where two people have been heard by each other — we hear somebody without listening properly…Apr 29, 2019Apr 29, 2019
Gillian MartinHow Motivational Interviewing can help make lasting change — Soiléir Psychology ServicesChange is tough. Even when we know the change will ultimately lead to the outcomes we want — a better job; a healthier body; perhaps good…Jun 8, 2018Jun 8, 2018
Gillian MartinPositive Behaviour Support — Toddler TantrumsPsychologist and behaviour analyst Gillian Martin explains why positive behaviour support could be key to understanding tantrums.Jun 5, 2018Jun 5, 2018
Gillian MartinDeveloping a sense of consent — Soiléir Psychology ServicesSometimes we lose our voice when we need it most. Sometimes, even as adults, it’s difficult to speak up when dealing with others we…May 19, 2018May 19, 2018
