Starting


 The Welsh poppies are in full bloom beside the Church gates.
I noticed them as I drove to my counselling placement centre which is located in Abergele? 
I had my first client which was lovely, a bit stressful due to an anxiety dream last night which surprised me. This had my client drunk and irrational.
Thank goodness it was only a dream..
My first meeting went ok.
This afternoon I’m going for  supper with Alistair a friend from Chester, I met him on those lonely Fridays of the Big Gay Quiz in covid lockdown
Those days seem a long way away now.


45 comments:

  1. I love Welsh poppies. I only have one, despite scattering the seeds. My Dad used to deadhead theirs, as they spread everywhere. He said they were like weeds. If only...
    I'm glad the drunk and irrational client was only a dream. You want an uncomplicated client, especially for your first. xx

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  2. Anonymous12:09 pm

    I learned something, as I often do on blogs like yours and Pat's. I thought all poppies were red. - Jackie

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    1. Haha Welsh poppies are bright yellow and 5iny in comparison

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  3. Anonymous12:17 pm

    It's good that your first client session went well and wasn't like your bad dream!
    Welsh poppies, so lovely x
    Alison in Wales x

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  4. I love them. Jump up unexpectedly all over the place and don't give a damn about colour coordinating with other plants.

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    1. They are so flimsy , I never quite believe they survive

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  5. Anonymous12:35 pm

    As I first read an other word,your text inspired me a little haïku ):
    Welsh poppies
    Welsh puppies
    At the seaside of the calm seas

    CatherinefromFrance

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  6. I hope Alistair isn’t drunk and irrational.

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  7. The Welch poppies are beautiful. I'm glad to hear your first client meeting went well. A drama-free first client sounds ideal. The tougher clients can come later.

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  8. Anonymous1:01 pm

    Don't you love anxiety dreams? Mine always feature an elevator and not being able to find a bathroom. And early this AM a tiger in the back garden.

    Ceci

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    1. I’m usually placid enough not to have them

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  9. Those yellow poppies are delightful. Hope you have a good day, John.

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  10. If you find a client of yours is mentally ill beyond your capabilities is there someone you can discuss other option for them - and then refer the client x

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    1. Anonymous4:10 pm

      John is doing supervised sessions, he's not qualified yet!

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    3. Flis I have support from my mentor and from my own supervisor

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  11. Those yellow Welsh things have invaded our Yorkshire garden.

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  12. Beautiful Welsh poppies! What a cheerful sight!
    Glad to hear your first client went well.
    Enjoy your evening out.

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    1. They are cheerful and ever so delicate

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  13. Barbara Anne5:13 pm

    What beautiful Welsh poppies and yellow is such a happy color!
    How nice that your first counceling client was pleasant and all went well.
    Hope your dinner out this eve is a delight and the food is delicious.

    Hugs!

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    1. Sausage and mash
      I couldn’t go wrong

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  14. I have those yellow poppies self seeding all over my garden. Glad your first session went well.

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  15. Jo in Auckland7:02 pm

    I wish your Welsh poppies would self seed in my garden... they are very cheery, just what I need right now. First client down ... tick! Onwards ... hope you enjoyed your evening.

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    1. Can I send you some? I suspect it’s illegal to do so

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    2. Jo in Auckland8:50 pm

      Now that would be fantastic....but yes you're right highly illegal and frowned upon.. unless I could get clearance and I would have no idea how to go about that and suspect it would be a long drawn out affair and very costly. But thanks all the same :)

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  16. Anonymous7:21 pm

    A great start , 99 hours of therapy to go

    Lee

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    1. It seems a long journey when u say this

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  17. The newest chapter in your life is truly beginning. I think I speak for all of us when I say that we are very proud of you. You have worked hard.

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    1. Ms Moon , I’m very touched that you have said this, I does mean a great deal
      Thank u

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  18. Anonymous8:01 pm

    Well done my friend , I love your triumphs vicariously and with satisfaction

    Keith

    Xx

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  19. It is wonderful to watch you gaining confidence in a whole new arena. You have the skills. You had them all along. You're becoming confident enough to share those skills with the world. Your growth makes me happy for you.

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  20. It's a milestone along the way and you are doing so well.

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  21. Anonymous12:53 am

    Congratulations John. The first one down. That has to be a confidence boost in and of itself.

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