We frequently talk about being ‘stressed out’ or even ‘traumatised’ by our everyday experiences. But what distinguishes manageable ‘stress’ from some…

Sometimes we experience something which has had a severe impact on our lives and on our feelings. Such experiences or events may have occurred recen…

Self-regulation is the ability to manage distressing emotions and destructive impulses, by pausing before you react to situations likely to trigger a…

Winter is often a difficult time, mentally and physically. This short article suggests that we use our senses and our imagination to stay in the pres…

Ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? You have an idea or vision but no clue as to where to start. Or perhaps you have an endless lists of things to…

If you think of a thought as an atom of energy that can be positively or negatively charged and that can influence how we feel emotionally it might h…

How to cope with stress, anxiety and panic Many of you reading this article will have an immediate gut reaction to it, which can lead to an uncomfor…

‘Do you think I’m going mad?’ she asked. It’s a common question. We explore what ‘going mad’ might mean. Whatever it is, it feels scary. Other quest…

The festive season can often ignite old family grievances. It can be hard to be full of seasonal goodwill when we find ourselves in a confined space,…

We are thinking beings; we use our powerful brains to great effect. Crossing the road requires thought as does arriving at the latest scientific brea…

Is stress a mental health problem? Being under pressure is a normal part of adult life. It can provide a useful energy that helps us take action, fe…

On National Stress Awareness Day I’m sharing some thoughts about the stresses we experience and the effect that has on our lives. To start with, her…