We all enjoy a bit of indulgence at Christmas, with food and drink central to the festivities. However if you are trying to manage your weight and look after your health, navigating the party season can be a challenge. Here’s the good news: lots of traditional Christmas foods are great healthy choices! Turkey, salmon, beef,…
The Rise of Bespoke Wellness Travel by Amisha Patel from Tailored Retreats
Travel as a means to rejuvenate is nothing new. In fact, for 70% of British travellers, relaxation and escape from routine is the main goal when travelling (YouGov, May 2024) . How that goal is achieved, from one individual to another however, is shifting in a truly enriching and meaningful way, giving rise to an…
Enjoying Christmas With Your ADHD Child by Sara Wrightman
Leading ADHD Coach, Sarah Wrightman, shares her top tips on how parents can support their child through the chaos of the festive season. Today, record numbers of children are being diagnosed with ADHD. Subsequently, with increasing awareness around the subject of ADHD and neurodiversity in general, more parents than ever before are seeking simple, practical…
The Transformative Power of Breathwork
By Kate Kirrane Until recently, breathwork in the West has generally been experienced as part of an activity such as yoga or meditation. However, with increasing research proving its incredible healing benefits, this ancient practice is currently enjoying a rise in popularity in mainstream wellness as a stand-alone discipline. As a yoga teacher, I understand…
The Power Of Drawing and Talking Therapy For Children, Young People & Adults by Camilla Ross
Drawing and Talking therapy is a gentle intervention therapy for children, young people and adults, allowing them to discover and communicate emotions through a non-directed technique. Developed in the early 2000s, Drawing and Talking therapy is now used by mental health services as an alternative to solution or talk-focused therapies which can be confronting or…
How Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Can Aid The Healing Process of Grief by Sarah Webb
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), grief is closely associated with the lungs and the large intestine as the organs associated with the element of Metal. TCM views emotional well-being as interconnected with the health of specific organs and grief can affect and imbalance the Metal element. Prolonged or intense grief can weaken the lung’s energy…
How Grief Affects Relationships by Couples & Family Counsellor, Caroline Chambers
Grief is something that we will all experience at some point in our lives and yet it affects everyone in a unique and deeply personal way. When someone experiences loss, whether that is the death of a loved one, a relationship break-up or any major life change, their emotional state can have a significant impact…
Navigating Grief When We Lose Someone We Love by Sandra Hughes
Seed’s Psychotherapist in Marlow, Sandra Hughes, shares some strategies below to help you through the grieving process when you lose someone you love. 1. Navigate the Ocean of Grief Grief can feel like being thrown unexpectedly into the middle of an ocean—a change we never wanted or asked for. Suddenly, we find ourselves battling waves,…
Helping Young People Cope With Change by Cognitive Hypnotherapist, Alison Scott
Do you have a young person about to start a new school, college or university? Transitioning to somewhere new can feel so daunting. New environments, the pressure of making friends and maybe suddenly needing to become more independent is a major challenge for many young people – however exciting that change might be in the…
A Time For Change? by Kate Lloyd, Career & Mindset Coach in Henley
As we mooch or march into the next season, the natural world sounds the signal that major change is afoot. As the sheen of summer fades, leaves crisp and curl offering an invitation to go inwards and explore what’s stirring within. At seasonal junctures we’re reminded of Heraclitus’ infamous observation, ‘change is the only constant…
