HarvestTime
So here we are with the nights drawing in and a frequent nip in the air, this is HarvestTime. A busy period of gathering in and storing up, preceding the gradual slow down as we reflect on the Blooming of…
What is the difference between rest and sleep and why do we need both?
There have been many studies and hypotheses into the importance of sleep and the rejuvenation it brings, but less into the importance of rest and why this is different to sleep. What is rest? The first definition of rest that…
Building emotional resilience
Building Emotional Resilience and Your Immunity Stress and Physical Illness It is now commonly understood that chronic stress, depression and anxiety deplete the immune system and are major factors in many physical illnesses. Emotional resilience has become a vital…
The gift of undivided attention, by Emma Taylor
Counsellor, Emma Taylor, writes about therapy as 'the gift of undivided attention'.. "Before I became a therapist my professional background was in corporate life. Needless to say there are many differences between the two occupations, but one that now feels…
Meditation as a Therapeutic Strategy, with Dr William Bloom (Nov. 2016)
Benefits of the "Inner Smile" and Meditation The research into the beneficial effects of meditation on personal wellbeing and especially for depression and anxiety is compelling. Meditation as a concept is moving from the fringes into the boardroom, the classroom…