The connection between nature and yoga is inextricable. It is impossible to talk about one without the other. The word Yoga translates as union. When we practice Yoga our main aim is to connect with simply what is, in the…
Counsellors are certain to be familiar with the ailments caused by stress and burnout. These increasingly pervasive issues can play significantly negative roles in lives, prompting individuals to seek help. When offering support to clients, counsellors are likely to encourage…
Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can…
When will it end? In the late 1970’s to mid 1980’s HIV was a disease associated primarily with the male gay community; in the same way, albeit it for a much shorter period of time, the Coronavirus was associated with…
“Until you’ve survived Covid-19, the concept of ‘Just Breathe’ is something many people will never understand.” This is a statement from a nurse on the frontline who ended up being a patient herself after having contracted the Coronavirus six months…
The saying is that many a true word is spoken in jest. Just this morning, a family member shared this meme with me, and I found myself thinking how incredibly true this is right now – to me, and probably…
Acceptance v Denial Sometimes the enormity of what’s happening in the world can be consuming. Sometimes the size of what personal challenges you have can be like swimming against the torrent. Sometimes the thought of both can drag you towards…
We are all prone to stress. It is a natural part of our being, one that occurs when we sense a threat or are forced to deal with pressure. While it can be motivating in small amounts, when sustained over…
Anxiety is a sense of worry, dread or fear that bad things will occur. This sense of looming apprehension associated with anxiety comes from our primal instincts, our fight or flight considerations. It is, unfortunately, a common experience for many…
When hearing people discuss the positive impact that physical activity has upon mental health, many of us are likely to think about marathons and extreme gym workouts. While these pursuits do have their many health benefits, it would be wrong…
Black Lives Matter
LGBTQ