Discover how mindfulness can help you manage uncertainty by reducing anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and fostering resilience. Learn practical strategies to stay grounded during challenging times.
Read MoreA cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down—emotionally, mentally, and physically. This blog explores how to recognise signs of psychological distress and introduces practical, compassionate ways to support your wellbeing. Learn how cancer emotional support and psychological support for cancer patients can help you or a loved one navigate this challenging journey with greater resilience and care.
Read MoreMany adults are exploring the possibility of being neurodivergent, often after recognizing similar traits in their children or reflecting on lifelong challenges. This blog delves into the reasons behind late diagnoses of autism and ADHD, weighing the benefits and drawbacks of seeking an assessment. It also outlines what to expect during the screening process and provides resources for further support.
Read MoreChronic pain, neurological symptoms, or digestive issues without a clear medical cause can be perplexing and distressing. This blog delves into how trauma can manifest physically through conditions like conversion disorder and somatization. By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, we explore how the body communicates unresolved psychological distress, offering insights into the mind-body connection and pathways toward healing
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Read MoreEMDR therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing from trauma. Learn how it supports your brain’s natural processing system and helps you move forward.
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Read MoreThis checklist can help to keep ‘in check’ with our psychological well-being. The aim is to help to notice early signs of distress and take action before the distress spirals and becomes more difficult to manage.
Read MoreWhether you realised or not, you probably had a bit of a routine in place before COVID-19. A flexible routine can help to feel a sense of control and normality (especially when there is so much outside of our control at the moment and not much that feels normal). It also helps to make active decisions and provide structure and stability in our lives.
Read MoreBefore you judge yourself and how you are coping, just remember that everyone in lockdown is trying to figure out how to adapt their normal lives to live within these restrictions and it’s not expected to look perfect. You may be demonstrating normal coping in abnormal circumstances. It’s still hard, so here are some general tips to try and help to cope with lockdown and COVID-19:
Read MoreWhen you find that phone conversations or video chat becomes tiresome or monotonous (because there’s not much to talk about that isn’t COVID-19), here are some tips for staying social during social isolation…with a little more fun and variety.
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