“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”~ George Eliot If you’ve ever felt your worries melt away while petting a dog or cat, you’ve experienced one of the most powerful ways pets help with anxiety. These loyal companions offer more than just cuddles—they provide emotional…
“A panic attack was her body preparing to run for its life. Digestion halted, all rational cognitive function ceased and she became a helpless passenger in a runaway body.” ~ Kym Lock. A couple of years ago I read The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock. I was hooked from…
Covid-19 isolation and quarantine are fast becoming our new normal. Of course some of you may be relishing the prospect of being at home, at least for the short term. For others however, the experience of being confined with family members 24 / 7 presents an onerous task. Or, if you…
It has now become obvious to all that we, as a global community, are facing a once in a lifetime crisis with the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus (aka the Honey Badger virus*). And as a result, many people will feel the effects of Coronavirus Anxiety. First and foremost,…
Have you ever been to therapy but just found it all to hard to apply in every day life? Or left feeling there is something wrong with you? I have! My quest for personal growth and emotional wellbeing finally led me to Mindfulness and then to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). …