The Adversity Psychologist

Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
The Adversity Psychologist

Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top! A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion. Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other. I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulated Psychologist with over 20 years experience in helping people overcome adversity in their lives. Come and join me and my guests as we hear their heartfelt and inspiring stories and help you learn how to apply psychological principles to manage your wellbeing following adversity. We will cover sleep, grief and loss, disability, mental health, injury, trauma, illness, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, setbacks, financial adversity, stigma and much more. Life throws a lot our way but with hope, resilience, compassion and a toolkit of coping skills- we've got this! Find out more about me: https://drtara.co.uk/

  1. 02/10/2024

    Mental Health Microgains- Making a Big Difference to Your Wellbeing

    Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 6 Guest:  Dr Emma Cotterill & Host Dr Tara Quinn In this special episode we discuss our new book “Mental Health Micro Gains 50 Small Actions That Will Make a Difference To Your Wellbeing” We Talk: ·     The concept behind the book ·     What is marginal gains theory and micro gains ·     The concept of habit formation ·     Slowing things down ·     Why it works! ·     The power of noticing ·     The role of compassion ·     Our favourite micro gains Find Our New Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mental-Health-Micro-gains-Difference-Wellbeing/dp/1837960763 Find Dr Emma https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/empowerpsychology https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/howtohelpsomonewithdepression https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/book-surviving-solo-motherhood https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/yourmentalhealthtoolkit Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist

    44min
  2. 18/09/2024

    A Journey to Acceptance - Loss by Suicide

    Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 4 Guest: Maike Mullenders In this episode I talk to Maike Mullenders, who is a counsellor and yoga teacher and author of The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance. It recounts her childhood, growing up with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life.  We cover: ·     Coping with loss by suicide ·     Impact on wellbeing self-esteem and relationships ·     Supporting others through the benefits of therapy and yoga and Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Groups. ·     The role of Hope. Find Maike: www.maikemullenders.com Facebook Journey to Acceptance - Trauma Recovery https://www.linkedin.com/in/maike-mullenders-3021232b7/ https://www.speakerscollective.org/speaker/maike-mullenders The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance: Amazon.co.uk: Mullenders, Maike, Douglas Wight: 9781915306364: Books For Support: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide (uksobs.com) Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast, it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    41min
  3. 11/09/2024

    Disability In The Therapy Room

    Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 3 Guest: Chrissie Henson In this episode I talk to Therapist, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Coach Chrissie Henson. Chrissie is the author of the book “A look inside the therapy room”. We cover: ·     Accessing therapy as a person with a disability ·     Being a therapists with a disability ·     Deconstructing the therapy process- what does therapy look like ‘in the room’ ·     Deconstructing myths about therapy ·     The role of lived experience as a therapist. ·     Chrissie’s funding project for free therapy for people with disabilities.     Find Chrissie: Website: https://www.counsellingwithchrissie.co.uk/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissie-henson-87449755/?originalSubdomain=uk Book- A Look Inside The Therapy Room: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1838474978?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_7BJYKX5SGSA9KFFQDA8A Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    39min
  4. 04/09/2024

    Coping With Breast Cancer

    Podcast Show Notes Series 9  Episode 2 Guest: Dr Sarah Swann In this episode I talk to Dr Sarah Swan Clinical Psychologist about breast cancer. Sarah Swan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 20 years in the NHS in mental health services and has worked independently since 2019. She now has a thriving practice offering psychological therapy, expert witness work, consulting to businesses, supervision and coaching of other psychologists.  In 2019 Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer.  We learn from her experience of coping with the emotional impact. We cover: ·     Receiving a life changing diagnosis ·     The emotional impact ·     Navigating treatment and the emotional impact ·     Support from others and using boundaries ·     Using therapeutic models to past of the journey. ·     Helping others – using acceptance and commitment therapy as a model. Find Dr Sarah: https://swanconsultancy.co.uk/chartered-psychologist/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-swan-91a84112a/ https://www.facebook.com/swanconsultancy/ Book Link: 'Coping With Breast Cancer; how to navigate the emotional impact throughout your journey' is available here: Coping With Breast Cancer: How to Navigate the Emotional Impact Throughout Your Journey - Sequoia Books *Use code TARA at the checkout. Support Links The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below: https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ Links Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity. Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

    50min

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Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top! A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion. Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other. I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulated Psychologist with over 20 years experience in helping people overcome adversity in their lives. Come and join me and my guests as we hear their heartfelt and inspiring stories and help you learn how to apply psychological principles to manage your wellbeing following adversity. We will cover sleep, grief and loss, disability, mental health, injury, trauma, illness, stress, anxiety, depression, coping, setbacks, financial adversity, stigma and much more. Life throws a lot our way but with hope, resilience, compassion and a toolkit of coping skills- we've got this! Find out more about me: https://drtara.co.uk/

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