Mindfulness based therapy and coaching
Glenda Irwin is a mindfulness therapist; a facilitator of workshops in mindfulness/positive psychology training (beginners and advanced practitioners) and a practitioner PNT (positive neuro-plasticity). She is the author of books aimed to sustain meditative interventions for wellbeing, and a graduate in Health Science (Psych). Glenda approaches all consultations from a Positive Psychology view point: ‘what is here that is a strength, and feels good’ which will help you alter ‘what is presenting as a stuck place or mental health challenge.’
“Combining my years of training in mindfulness, coaching, ACT & CFT therapy, and psychology, I assist individuals and couples, to flourish again. Living a conscious life and moving towards goals/values that are enriching and affirming.
Radically accepting, acknowledging, and allowing self-worth and growth, that I refer to as attaining “Respons-ABILITY”
“RedLetter days” are referred to as being stand out/excellent days in which we thrive.
RedLetter Mindfulness & Positive Psychological Services
☎ CONTACT
glenda.irwin@icloud.com
(021) 77 6693 https://redletter.as.me/
What is...
Positive Psychology
This Psychological discipline that was established by Dr Martin Seligman in 1990, is not rose coloured glasses, or flowery affirmations. It is a science based use of strengths that affords growth for the individual, whereever that person may sit within a wellness continuum.
“Mindfulness is not meant to help us escape reality but to see it clearly, without the blinding overlays of judgement…”
Coaching
Coaching is the 20th century’s modality that assists individuals to identify ‘core values’ and correspondingly, to see actions as either aligned, or not aligned. Client steered, the partnership: ‘client and coach’ uses goal setting and compassionate accountability, to reveal choice and potential.
Mindfulness Practice
Mindfulness practice is intentional observation of the present moment. Using the body’s senses, the thoughts, and sensory emotions, as sources of one-pointed concentration; the practice places space between life’s events and our responses.
“Coaching is consistently positive, constructive, motivational, inspiring and effective...”
ACT & CFT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, typically pronounced as the word “act”) is a form of counselling and a branch of clinical behaviour analysis… In ACT, ‘truth’ is measured through the concept of ‘workability’, or what will ‘work’ in order to take another step toward what matters (e.g. values, meaning.)
Compassion Focused Therapy incorporates compassion training techniques that brings person-centred approaches to therapy. Emphasis is placed on compassion and self-compassion during interactions with the world and self.
“The aim of ACT is to maximize human potential for a rich, full and meaningful life...”