Could journaling be good for your mental health?
Could journaling be good for your mental health? There are quite a lot of benefits, according to recent research, because one of the ways to deal with any overwhelming emotion is to find a healthy way to express yourself -
How being organised can reduce stress
Being organised can reduce stress, so it's definitely a quality worth cultivating if you find yourself frequently feeling overwhelmed. Getting organised gives us a sense of satisfaction that perhaps we can, after all, manage all the plates we’re juggling. Feeling
My grief coaching and mentoring interview
I wanted to share a segment of the 'In Practice' article written about me in the January 2021 edition of IHCAN magazine. (IHCAN stands for Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition.) In the interview, I explain my reasons for developing my
Are you a highly sensitive person?
Many people consider themselves to be sensitive to some degree but being HIGHLY sensitive is something that is true of only 15 – 20% of the population. Highly sensitive people – or HSP’s – can find life more challenging. They
Holding Space
You may have heard this phrase before but perhaps not quite understood what it really means. It maybe sounds a bit vague or something a therapist might say. In fact, we can all 'hold space' for someone and probably
My Top Five Health and Wellbeing Books
Having seen many clients over the years, I have found that it's rare for anyone to maintain long term improvement without addressing their health in a holistic manner. Of course, much can be gained from looking at the physical -
How the pandemic affects grief and bereavement
The world is in crisis. However, the bereaved have already experienced their own individual crisis. Their lives have already been turned upside down. For them, some of what others are now experiencing is very familiar - they know only too
How to look after yourself during lock down
In these unprecedented times, we not only need to look after our physical health but our emotional and mental health too. Finding a structure to our days is important whilst we are in lock down. This keeps us from becoming
What feeds your soul?
In the depths of Winter, what can we do to lift our spirits and 'feed our soul' ? And what does the expression 'feed your soul' even mean? Well, it can probably mean anything you want it to mean but
Health and wellbeing during bereavement
When someone you love dies, your whole world can be turned upside down and you may even question everything you formerly believed in. What seemed important before your loss may no longer feel like a priority. This may include looking