Kiltwalking for MYPAS. Ailsa’s Story
Kiltwalk April 24th 2021 I joined the staff of MYPAS in October 2020 as part of the school counselling service in East Lothian. I am... Read More
MYPAS Bluebell Run Update 2021
The MYPAS Bluebell Run has been postponed until spring 2022. MYPAS constantly monitors the COVID-19 situation in the Lothians. Based on the most recent lockdown... Read More
Kiltwalking for MYPAS
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers/runners/dancers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. The current pandemic... Read More
Miles for MYPAS
The Kiltwalk is a unique Scottish charity event, which brings together walkers/runners/dancers of all ages and abilities for an unforgettable fun day. The current pandemic... Read More
The Art of making a Mess
Sinead Rowe, Art Therapist, reflects on the importance of mess and its place in therapy. At MYPAS, art therapy, uses art as its primary means... Read More
The 5 F’s – our Response to Anxiety
Jo Brudar, MYPAS Counsellor shares her reflections on anxiety and our responses. Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Although it can feel scary, uncomfortable... Read More
Preparing for assessments, prelims and exams
January marks the beginning of prelim examination in Scottish schools. We’ve put together some ideas to help you manage any understandable anxieties you might be... Read More
Blog – A New Superpower: Kindness
Alison Mattu, School Counsellor (Midlothian), reflects on practising kindness – to yourself, as well as to others. You may have heard people talking about the... Read More
Blog – Learning to make the most of winter
Paula Ferguson, School Counsellor (Midlothian) reflects on the coming of winter and offers advice on how to make the most of the season. What does... Read More
Blog – Thoughts on grief at Christmas time
Ailsa Hill, School Counsellor (East Lothian), offers some personal reflection and suggestions for remembering, during National Grief Awareness Week. 2020 has been such a strange... Read More