Numerous events have been happening around the country Raising Awareness on the affect that Stress can have on us. The idea behind International Stress Awareness week allows people to learn about stress, stress prevention and promoting the importance of wellbeing for all of us, both as an individual and organisations. What Is Stress? Stress is …
It’s coming up to that time of year again! In a couple of months Christmas will be over and New Year celebrations will be upon us. It is then when people look back and hope for the future! Throughout those thoughtful moments it is important to realise that we are always learning. Whatever stage of our life …
The Prime Minister has appointed a Government Minister for Suicide Prevention. This is definitely a step in the right direction and awareness of Mental Health and the impact it has on our lives is now considerably better than it ever used to be. Prevention has to become part of our everyday lives rather than coping …
The Autumn is here and we are now back from our break having had a great late summer holiday with lots of fantastic memories. Hopefully we feel energised and ready to embrace a new chapter. Sometimes though when there is a lot of change happening, for example at this time of year going to New …
This weekend I am packing up the rucksack and tent and am off to a Festival. Quality time with friends and music, campfires and loads of laughter, I am really looking forward to it! OK, there might be a drink or two consumed as well! My rucksack can be either full to bursting with stuff …
Are we addicted to something and if so what are we addicted to? I think if we are being honest with ourselves we have to stay on top of things to not be addicted to anything. At a recent event the topic came under much discussion and yes, of course, the main ones were alcohol …
I have had a great amount of interest shown in the benefits of our work and a lot of success with our clients. I firmly believe that the service we offer should be available to all. We are offering two free sessions per week, either for a child (one hour) or an adult (one hour …
I was recently on a course talking about Mental Health Awareness which at times was very thought provoking both in a positive and negative way. At the end of the first day we were given homework! Not something that has ever filled me with happiness! When people suffer from mental health and anxiety problems it …
On a beautiful sunny evening I was walking out to the fields to check and take care of our Awareness Key ponies and I noticed my shadow in the evening sunlight. It represented me but it wasn’t the true me and the following quotes sprang to mind. Don’t cast a shadow on anyone unless …
I have just completed another CPD course and the thing I always wish for before I attend is that it is going to be interesting, educational and inspirational. Past experiences show that that is not always the case! A number of things came out of the day regarding how the “Alternative” world of health care …