Martial arts are a proven way to boost confidence, stimulate growth and improve the emotional wellbeing of participants in a fun and hard working environment This is eight week beginners course is open to all regardless of age or fitness. It will…
Mood Management
Beating Anger This Spring With The British Association of Anger Management Three Day Intensive Weekend
About The British Association of Anger Management BAAM We are the UK’s leading centre of excellence and expertise for anger, stress and conflict management. We were founded in 1997 and continue to offer support and training programmes for…
3 Things I learnt on a tech-free healing Retreat Alice Carder Feels The Fear & Does it Anyway
I recently returned from a tech-free healing retreat in the Cotswolds, designed for time poor people who want to replenish and reset mind, body and soul. The weekend was the collaboration of coaches Raylah Elsom and Imogen Kirk-Reynolds…
Calming Strategies to Beat Anger with BAAM Introducing British Association of Anger Management
An alarming number of men and women find it extremely hard to deal with their anger and end up blowing situations out of proportions. Many of them do not know when to give up the fight and almost none can take a joke on themselves. Anger is cited in…
Driving In The Hot Lane Staying Cool on the road in London
Britain is a country of angry drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Nationally, we hold the dubious distinction of “road rage” capital of the world and, although London ranks just 13th out of all UK cities, a huge 41 per cent of Londoners…
Stress At Work – All You Need To Know
More and more of us are feeling overburdened at work, especially in these uncertain times. But there are practical steps you can take to improve the situation… Worryingly, the workload problem is getting worse, with 56 per cent of…
Exploring The Urban Mind
Urban Mind: is an app that measures the experience of city living in the moment. By collecting real-time data, the researchers were able to understand how different aspects of the urban environment affect mental wellbeing. Nature in the city…
Learning to Live With Loss
The Pureland Series showcases the vision and work of the Pureland Foundation, which supports social, spiritual and emotional wellness through art and music. The Foundation is established by Bruno Wang, a London-based Chinese…
Reflecting on The January Blues Guest Blogger Karen Liebenguth of Greenspace Coaching
January Blues? It’s easy to let ‘January Blues’ get to you. A show of hands if you (or indeed if you’ve heard others – friends, colleagues, family) entertain thoughts such as: “January is so dark and…
One Year Wiser: A Graphic Guide to Mindful Living
***** Exquisitely illustrated; ‘This is a very special book, I’ve been on countless workshops, spent lots of money on therapy and read and listened to plenty of books on the subject of mindfulness and how to lead a rewarding…
Just Breathing in London
Holding a conversation on Quiet This was fun! I’ve been meditating for a while now, usually in the quiet of the morning before the day begins, sometimes sleepily, sometimes deeply, sometimes energetically, usually on my own. I’ve sat and…
12 Natural Alternatives to ADHD Medications
This Article first published on The Cognitune – Smarter Health Website: www.cognitune.com ADHD can be challenging to manage. You may experience impulsivity issues, inattentiveness, difficulty learning and socializing, and a general sense of…
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day reminds us how important it is to talk about mental health in our society and how our physical and mental challenges are so often entwined. Let’s also remember the positives, as more of us share the experience of…
Spend More Time Doing Less Karen Liebenguth: Reflections on Self-Care For World Mental Health Day
Why self-care is vital to our mental wellbeing? We’re all familiar with the drill: life is okay until that ‘something’ happens… work becomes overwhelming, a family member falls ill, we fall out with someone or we…
Less stress on the Tube
The London Tube has been speeding us around the city since 1863 when the first underground railway linked Paddington to Farringdon Street. It’s by far the quickest way to get around and most of us don’t think twice about descending below…
Therapy/Coaching with Gill Fennings-Monkman A Hybrid Approach Through BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists)
With the balance in our lives tipping too often towards work, sometimes we need a therapist coach to help us change our habits… By Margaret Nicholls We hear a lot about work/life balance these days. You need to switch off, they say, de…
Stress At Work
More and more of us are feeling overburdened at work, especially in these uncertain times. But there are practical steps you can take to improve the situation… By Margaret Nicholls Last year’s tragic events have brought some…
Talking to Sarah Jons, Co-Founder of the Big Breath Company How do we know if we are breathing effectively?
How do you know if you are breathing effectively? How easy is it to actually consciously improve our breathing? Can the way we breathe really affect our mood and energy? We spoke to Sarah Jons, the co-Founder of The Big Breath Company about a…
Person Centered Therapy with Mike Sherrad At City Road Therapy
Early Morning Therapy with Mike Sherrad Early morning sessions with Mike can start at 6, 7 or 8 am on Tuesday mornings. About Mike I aim to help you find the confidence to talk about your concerns, make sense of what worries you, and help…
ADHD ADULTS: LEARNING TO ADJUST
Thousands of adults have no idea they have ADHD, but once aware, the knowledge can be empowering… By Margaret Nicholls When you mention ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), most people immediately think of hyperactive, naughty…