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After a period of disturbed sleep resulting from the natural unfolding of family life, I noticed the significant effect on my body, mind and emotions. I thought I’d blog about the impact good sleep has on us, because it is significant. Sleep acts as a foundational pillar for your brain, directly impacting your emotional stability, cognitive performance, and long-term resilience. Rather than just being a passive period of rest, sleep is an active state during which your brain

I came across the idea of Sensory Circuits as an aide for children to help them re-set their nervous system after a day at school, assisting them in transitioning into the home environment. It proved very useful, and that got me thinking about the application for adults, after all we also need help to transition and to release tension when we have been having a stressful time. Sensory circuits can not only help when you are feeling over-stimulated or overloaded, they are als

I moved house a few months ago to a house renovated over the preceding year. Now I am here, the garden project is ongoing. I have really noticed the impact to my state of mind of diggers, delivery lorries, tradespeople...it's not been the usual peaceful environment I go for. It prompted me to write a little about the importance of environment for mental health. I think our living space can both be a reflection of our inner state, and also that it has an impact on us, we ar

“The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your “I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it myself” conditioning is a...

For many people, life is chaotic. If it’s not one thing it’s another, and it can feel like you’re riding a roller-coaster on a daily...

I was asked recently for some tips about coping when your feelings feel too big to manage. Thankfully, there are so many ways to...

I’ve been reminded several times in recent weeks of the power of working with the structure of the way we ‘hold’ experiences, rather than...

It’s a stressful time at the moment. We are freshly out of two years of pandemic restrictions, there is war in Europe, and families'...

We all have moments when anxiety is higher. When our underlying, day to day tension is high, anxiety peaks can easily become an issue. ...

Sometimes, we can get caught in a trap of feeling continually ‘on.’ It may feel like you’re on a hamster wheel, needing to be in...

“External events are neutral. They only gain positive or negative value the moment they enter our mind. It’s ultimately up to us how we...

When we are traumatised, it is usual to believe we are damaged, broken, and even beyond repair. Ana Gomez has a lovely re-frame for...

I often hear people saying they cope with emotions and thoughts by avoiding them. Sometimes, it may feel the only option available. ...

Having recently planted my garden with a variety of plants from tiny to mature, I noticed this week a little delphinium that was...

Humans have a natural bias towards the negative. In order to survive, like any animal, we need to be aware of risks and danger. Being...