Vivien Sabel

In the words of Niki Graham of Big Brother fame I hear you cry, “Who is she?” Well I’m Vivien Sabel, a mother, stepmother and at 42 years old a grandmother to the wonderful Z. In addition I am a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, writer and at present wannabe author. I have penned a mini parenting book that outlines some groundbreaking research and findings in relation to infant communication. It’s currently being edited and will be published in the not so distant future by a major publishing house and will be sold in the millions across the globe. I know that sounds like a big ask but to be fair my book has already been tipped to be a bestseller! I am so very excited!

Vivien Sabel UKCP MBACP ScPTI MNCP Mother, UK registered Psychotherapist, Writer, Researcher & Reviewer

1.What’s your blog about?
The story of getting my book published, connecting with your baby through infant communication, positive parenting, parenting issues, parenting books and product reviews, women's issues, relational psychotherapy, being an author/writer.

2. When and why did you start writing your blog?
May 2010. I started writing my blog to share my journey into writing and publishing my groundbreaking parenting book and to provide independent parenting book reviews and parenting product reviews.

3. How long do you spend blogging and what do you enjoy?
1 – 2 hours per week

4. What have been your blogging highs and low, triumphs or disasters?
I have had many highs and as yet no lows or disasters. I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my book journey. I have also enjoyed reviewing products and books. The reviews have been very well received. I am very happy with my blogging however the most popular blogs are those that show elements of vulnerability.

5. Is blogging a job or a hobby? What would be the ideal outcome?
Blogging is a way for me to build my ‘parenting expertise’ and raise my profile as a parenting expert. It is also meant to inspire others to believe in themselves and their work. I believe anything can happen if you work at it and I am delighted with my book journey and my parenting reviews. If I could make money from blogging or vlogging I would happily.

6. How easy is it to set up a blog – and have you any tips for newbies.
I’m pretty sure it’s relatively easy however I paid for my website and blog thus avoiding spending too much time on things I have no experience with.