This week Tess & Sarah talk to Marie-Anne McKee, psychotherapist, is a passionate champion for Autism and Neurodevelopmental needs and the co-founder of Space 2 Be You. There was a wonderful theme of valuing perspective and autonomy, which feeds the drive to make the best of things, throughout this episode with Marie-Anne.
Main points about what we discussed in this episode:
Connecting with animals to support mental health and healing
Searching for a time when your real self vs your ideal self overlap (Carl Rogers Theory of Self)
Autonomy in life can bring happiness and contentment
Enjoy all moments, good and bad
Perspective helps to bring clarity and happiness
Even a fake smile can make you feel happy and release dopamine, the happy hormone
Bringing more awareness to the good things in life can reduce negative rumination
Growth feeds growth
We don’t need to be happy all the time. All emotions are valuable. Not all roads that look like they lead to happiness will lead to happiness, and that’s okay.
This week’s Happy Edit Tool: Try putting on a fake smile in moments when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You may notice how even if it starts out fake, happy hormones are released and it can actually help you down-regulate your fight/flight response and feel happier.
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About our Guest:
Marie-Anne McKee qualified as a psychotherapist around 20 years ago. Since then she has specialized in developmental disorders, working mostly in CAMHS, although she has experiences working across the age range. She left CAMHS about five years ago and initially worked online doing autism assessments. Around three years ago Marie-Anne co-founded Space 2 B You, an online and in-person service that offers comprehensive assessments, a range of therapy and support options that meet people’s identified needs and help them to live more effective and fulfilling lives. Marie-Anne says it was one of the best things she’s ever done.
Connect with Marie-Anne McKee:
Facebook Space2BYou
Twitter @2b_cic
Instagram @Space2byou.cic
About the Hosts:
Tess Jewell-Larsen, E-RYT 200, RPYT, C-IAYT candidate, is a Stress & Burnout coach who empowers women professionals, small business owners and high-achievers to leave burnout and stress in the ashes while they achieve balance, clarity, and creativity in their work and daily life.
For a Free 1:1 Burnout Breakthrough session book here: https://tessjewelllarsen.coach/
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Sarah Finnegan, MBACP (Accred), Dip Couns, PgDip CBT, PgDip SFP, is a qualified person centred counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist and systemic family practitioner. Sarah offers short and long therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups in a safe and confidential environment.
Connect with Sarah through the Counselling Directory or the BACP Directory
The Happy Edit Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing serious mental health concerns or considering self-harm, please seek help from your primary healthcare provider or call your local emergency services immediately. For global suicide hotlines, please click here
