17 GIU 2024 · Is there a habit you've tried to change over and over again? Maybe you've even persisted with a strategy for a while... and then it all goes back to the same thing. In this episode, I'll help you understand how you can become more skilful at letting go of habits you don't want to have. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

10 GIU 2024 · Whatever problem brings you to me, my approach is always from the outside in. I always start by developing relief, working on small areas that are easier to change, training the tools and skills to overcome it, moving forward step by step, until the problem is solved. Because to reach the depth, we need to start from the surface.   This is our 50th episode. I've been sharing practical themes and tools with you for 50 weeks. Today, to celebrate these 50 weeks together, I'm bringing you a very special offer.   Special offer - 50% discount on our services: - Counselling session - €22.50 (instead of €45) And just in Portuguese: -  Audio kit ‘Mindfulness for children’ - 20€ (instead of 40€) -  Book - Short stories: Gente como a gente (People like us) - 5€ (instead of 10€)   You can book or order until Sunday 16 June. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

3 GIU 2024 · Being positive is often mistaken for being optimistic. However, these are two very different ways of being in life. A positive mindset affects not only the perspective of the person who develops it, but also their emotions, actions and ability to deal with crises and difficulties, and even sustainability, in terms of well-being, physical and emotional health, or interpersonal relationships. Which mindset are you most often in? In this episode, I'll tell you about the differences, the implications and, perhaps, help you develop a healthier and more sustainable mindset. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

27 MAG 2024 · Bullying and domestic violence aren't just about shouting or big scenes. Most situations of abuse, I would even say the most serious, are silent and invisible. Psychological pressure, manipulation and control are often seen as normal and not as a situation of abuse, keeping the victims totally at the mercy of their abuser. In this episode, I share with you a little of what my work in this area has been like. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

20 MAG 2024 · Sometimes you feel emotions, as stress, anxiety, depression or anger, that you don't know where they come from. And worse, it seems that many of these emotions ‘grab’ you and stay in your mind all day... or even for days and months on end. Learning to understand your hormones and managing their levels is a simple tool you can start using to manage your emotions more positively. In this episode, I'll tell you a little about how that happens. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

13 MAG 2024 · Many people hear about Mindfulness and its benefits, but they don't want to use it because they don't want to get involved in esoteric practices. However, Mindfulness doesn't have to be a Zen practice. In fact, there's nothing esoteric about it at all. In this episode I help you understand the differences are and how you can use it without having to follow something that makes you feel uncomfortable. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

6 MAG 2024 · Burnout doesn't happen suddenly. As mental and emotional exhaustion increases, symptoms appear. One of them is difficulty in managing unforeseen events and unexpected difficulties. Listen to this episode to understand how it happens and what you can do about it. The content shared in this podcast does not exempt you from consulting a professional. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

29 APR 2024 · You have lots of routines and obligations that tire you out, take up time and that you don't like. But why not start using them as moments of mental rest? If you have to do them, why not start managing them more intelligently? Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com

22 APR 2024 · This year I was once again honoured by the GHP Mental Health Awards. I feel very grateful for this further recognition of the work I've been doing.   But my first thought when I read the email informing me of the area in which I had been awarded was that this particular prize didn't have much to do with who I am. In this episode, I help you understand why this surprising award actually makes a lot of sense. Encontras a Mena S Galvão em http://www.lisboacounselling.com IG: https://lisboa.counselling Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contacta-me por:   https://lisboacounselling.com

15 APR 2024 · Many people think they can't forgive, for fear that it will make them more vulnerable, that it will allow the other to repeat or continue the same behaviour. But the opposite is quite true. Listen to this episode to understand how you can get free from the hurt, but not allow it to happen again. Get in touch with Mena S Galvão in:   https://lisboacounselling.com/?lang=en IG: https://lisboa.counselling.en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menasantos/ Contact her by: https://lisboacounselling.com