Wellbeing

mental health stigma

Why is it so hard to talk about mental health issues? – Mental Health Stigma

Mental health issues are very common in our modern-day society. Yet, many people are struggling to open up about their challenges and seek professional mental health support. One reason for this is the experience of toxic feelings such as guilt, shame, criticism, and self-blame for their symptoms. Other reasons are cultural and social beliefs and …

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Mindfulness

The benefits of Mindfulness

What is mindfulness? Everyone has heard that mindfulness benefits our physical and mental health and well-being. But what effect does it have on our brain in terms of neuroscience? In short, Mindfulness means being present without judgement. To be moment-to-moment in gentle awareness of our thoughts, feelings and environment. It involves being aware of the …

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Arts Therapy - Somatisation

Working with SOMATISATION in Arts Therapy

What is SOMATISATION? Soma is a Greek word and means “the living body”. Integrating techniques on somatic awareness in Arts Therapy adds a significant dimension to verbal exploration. In the psychodynamic framework of Creative Arts Therapy, we explore somatisation to help enhance self-awareness, self-growth and develop insight. We gain greater insight into bodily experience as …

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Change. Are you ready for It? How to Overcome Change and Uncertainty

Whether it’s the transition from youth into adulthood, switching to remote work because of the pandemic, or moving house, change is an unavoidable part of life. But that doesn’t make it easy! In fact, many of us expend significant amounts of energy trying to avoid change at all costs because it’s so uncomfortable… Thankfully, the …

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