Sam is a ‘real’ motivational speaker who says it how it is. With years of experience behind her and a wealth of SEND and mental health support to offer. Providing practical real advice to support positive mental health.
I Like Myself!
This lady is definitely a great listen, down to earth and ‘real’, she has a passion for making us feel good. Click on the video below to watch Sam Garner’s vlog post where she explains the importance of liking ourselves and how we can work towards that.
About Samantha
Samantha Garner is a speaker and author who is passionate about mental health and supporting the mental well-being of everyone. Amongst other things she is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Therapist and a Child & Adolescent Counsellor. She has a background in education and travels nationally and internationally speaking about mental health. She has also written numerous articles for magazines, and has had one book published with another in the pipeline. She has a unique style that is practical and straightforward. She is also hilarious (obviously).
Samantha’s Facebook page provides regular vlogs talking about adult mental health, as well as advice for supporting positive mental well-being in children and young people – at home or at school.
We have included items in this article to give you an insight into Samantha’s practical approach. If you like what you’re reading – follow the links to find out more or head over to samanthagarner.co.uk
A note from Samantha on Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACE's.
Adverse Childhood Experiences damage our immune systems and have a dramatic impact on our health. The more ACEs we have, the more likely we are to have a health issue later in life.
Statistically those of lower socio economic status are more likely to experience ACEs and they are more likely to be overweight for a variety of reasons. Remember this when the government is trying to convince you that being fat is a choice and cause of the NHS problems.
There is no research that shows obesity is a cause of disease, only correlation. Considering what I’ve just written it’s easy to see why there is a correlation.
Blaming fat people is much easier than acknowledging that austerity, poverty and so on are actually to blame, and completely ignores that no campaign against obesity has ever worked and has actually been shown to be damaging to mental health. Do the research, don’t judge others or yourself.
A message from Samantha about
Living in a Covid-19 world
Now that we’re living in a Covid-19 world – whether we are in Lockdown, isolation or classed as a key worker, things are changing and change can exacerbate anxiety.
It is completely natural for our anxieties to be increased at this time.....
Anxieties are increased by the fear of the unknown and the fear of not being in control.
- Take it day by day
- Don’t set big goals and challenges
- Maintain interaction with people – talk together about feelings
- Remove negativity, social media is amazing but has drawbacks
- Try not to catastrophize.
We’d love to know if you find her as motivational as we do! Drop your comments below along with other helpful tips you may have yourself!