- Finding a PsychologistThere have been many stories in the media recently about members of the public who have fallen victim to unqualified and unregulated therapists. A recent BBC documentary highlighted heart-breaking narratives of those who had been mistreated by unqualified and unregulated therapists or in some cases companies offering seemingly ‘magical’ solutions to presenting conditions such as … Continue reading Finding a Psychologist
- Managing Post Lockdown Feelings. March 2021We have been though so much in the past 12 months. In March 2020 we had to redefine how we live our lives practically overnight. Navigating a global pandemic has certainly taken a lot out of us but has also and taught us a lot about human resilience too. People have navigated working from home, … Continue reading Managing Post Lockdown Feelings. March 2021
- “Conversation Starter” Project November 2020The ‘talking benches concept’ was started by Alison Owen-Jones in 2019. Introduced the concept of the happy to chat bench which was then expanded around the world. Chat benches have appeared in Australia, Canada and the Ukraine. Loneliness and mental health issues have been prevalent throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions have been placed on how … Continue reading “Conversation Starter” Project November 2020
- Cultivating Compassion as we Emerge from Lockdown- Blog for the Emotional Health Toolkit.Lockdown commenced in the UK on the 23rd March 2020, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Since this time we have been through a multitude of changes to the way we live our lives. When faced with adversity and threat, such as a global pandemic, the human brain goes in to ‘protect’ mode which often … Continue reading Cultivating Compassion as we Emerge from Lockdown- Blog for the Emotional Health Toolkit.
- Navigating Anxiety and Fear: The New Face Mask Rules July 2020.On Friday 24th July, new rules were introduced in England which state that face coverings must be worn in enclosed spaces including shops, supermarkets, takeaways, banks & building societies and post offices. Understandably, for many these new rules are a source of anxiety. Already there is a swathe of public opinion circulating on social media … Continue reading Navigating Anxiety and Fear: The New Face Mask Rules July 2020.