Mental Resilience
January 21, 2019
Does your work involve caring for or supporting others? If you’re frequently exposed to tragedy and suffering, you may be at risk of experiencing compassion fatigue (CF), a.k.a. secondary traumatic stress (STS). Common signs of compassion fatigue include [...]
December 14, 2018
Chronic stress results in changes to numerous parts of our brain including the amygdala, HPA axis, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. These changes are associated with signs of chronic stress such as problems with concentration, memory and stress control [...]
December 10, 2018
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the most popular talking therapy on the NHS, may not always be the most helpful for trauma survivors. We can know intellectually that not all of our beliefs are rational. We know that our physical responses are out of proportion [...]
December 10, 2018
How do you react to the minor hassles that characterise everyday life? Your response to getting stuck in traffic? A cancelled train? A stranger pushing past you? Think about it. Notice it today. We all overreact to the small stuff from time to time, but here’s the thing [...]
November 22, 2018
Why Do We Feel Low in Winter? It's very common to experience higher levels of mental unwellness during winter. During the winter months, we’re more likely to: Feel low Lack energy and/or motivation Have problems with sleeping Experience food cravings and/or over-eating [...]
August 21, 2018
"When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life." - Jean Sinoda Bolen In today's always-on, fast-paced culture, [...]
August 17, 2018
Breathing difficulties are actually the root cause of the most common physical anxiety symptoms. Breathing difficulties can be in the form of [...]