Sigmund Freud once said, “Time spent with cats is never wasted.” And it seems he was certainly on to something… Aside from being adorable companions, research has found that cats can do wonders for your mental health Not all heroes wear capes, some come on four legs and have a…
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Can Mindful Colouring Help Calm Anxious Kids?
Mindful colouring books for adults have held a steady place in the book charts internationally since taking off in 2014 Adult-oriented relaxation colouring books have been a runaway success, with titles including The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-Stress Therapy for Busy People; Colour Me Calm; and Balance: Angie’s Extreme Stress…
Why Do I Keep Flying Off the Handle
Exploring the causes of anger (and how it can be managed) Anger [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/controlling-anger.aspx] is a perfectly normal emotion. We don’t choose to be angry, but how we channel this emotion is down to us as individuals. It can manifest itself verbally…
I Keep Fretting About My Child's Diet
A guide to fussy eaters and how to help them Encouraging kids to eat well is a struggle for many parents. Fussy eating can lead to a lack of nutrients, resulting in fatigue, low immunity, eating disorders [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Eating-disorders/Pages/Introduction.aspx] and other mental health…
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage?
Therapy that provides a natural body detox Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) [http://www.mlduk.org.uk/] is a gentle detox therapy that drains excess fluid from the body to improve overall functioning of the lymphatic (immune) system. MLD is often used to treat lymphedema [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Lymphoedema/…
The App Helping Children Through Bereavement
Every 22 minutes a child in the UK loses a parent. But after the funeral, and in the years to come, what can be done to support them? What could you possibly say to a recently bereaved [http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/bereavement.aspx] child that could make…
Recognise Your Fight or Flight (or Freeze) Responses
Fight, flight or freeze? When facing imminent danger, our instincts take over. We can’t control these feelings, but we can learn from them…
Celebrity Dog Visits Alzheimer's Patients
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign that aims to raise awareness and tackle the stigma that surrounds dementia Dementia [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/dementia-guide/Pages/about-dementia.aspx] is a truly global issue. An estimated 46.8 million people are effected worldwide, and yet international research into…
Can Infertility Counselling Help My Anxiety?
Understanding the benefits of professional help Discovering you’re unable to conceive a child without medical intervention can be extremely distressing. Fraught with uncertainty, anxiety [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Anxiety/Pages/Introduction.aspx] is common, but also guilt, shame, jealousy and resentment. Research shows that most people handle the…