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12May

Why I Left My Enchanted Cage

Charlotte Du

creativity, emotions, society

Soul

Charlotte Du Cann is a former fashion editor with green principles
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09May

How to Surrender to Uncertainty

Judith Orloff

creativity, emotions, empathy, wellbeing

Soul

Surrendering to the unknown is difficult. Learn how to let it be with these 7 pointers on going with the flow and embracing uncertainty, from author Judith Orloff
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08May

Middle-Aged Women: Ignored or Liberated?

Terri Apter

menopause, midlife, society, women

Soul

Middle-aged women are not so much ignored as they age, but liberated to speak out, says psychologist Dr Terri Apter
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07May

Online Dating - the Secrets to Success

Susan Quilliam

couple, love, marriage, single

Therapists

I'm a huge fan of online dating. I have several friends and many clients who have found love that way. And when it works, it works well; a recent study suggests that couples who meet online are more likely to move successfully through the infamous 'seven year breakpoint' than couples who meet in traditional ways. But online dating is often challenging. For many, the journey, however hopefully started, often becomes a yo-yo of frustration and self-doubt as well as excitement and hope. In my work I've come to recognise 'online dating disillusionment' when I see...
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06May

Aromatherapy Massage

Kate Codrington

complementaryhealth, massage

Body

What does it treat? A standard treatment in most spas and complementary health centres, aromatherapy is often thought of as a gentle massage with a pleasant smell. In fact the precise choice of specific oils is more akin to herbalism and treats a surprising range of issues. For example, oils can be effective for treating: Arthritis IBS Hormonal conditions Cancer The immune system Emotional well-being Stress related conditions Skin conditions What is a session like? The...
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04May

Self Protection: A Therapist's Guide

Julia Bueno

compassion, empathy, therapy, wellbeing

Therapists

Over-empathising can be draining; read therapist Julia Bueno on why we all need to consider our own self protection before being of use to others...
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02May

No Shame in Naked Yoga

Annette

yoga

Body

I didn't ever have ambitions to teach Naked Yoga , nor any kind of entrepreneurial plan thinking this would be the ‘Next Big Thing’ or ‘Latest Fad’, as it has been hailed recently. But when someone I know said to me, ‘Have you ever thought of running Naked Yoga Classes?’ (she'd been searching but could only find men's classes in London), I thought ‘Why not?’. So I set up some classes.  Right from the start, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. I was blown away, and still am, by the messages I receive from people having attended the classes.  That's why I...
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01May

What's in a Name?

Sarah Aldridge

counselling, experienceoftherapy, psychology, psychotherapy, therapy

Therapists

Do we avoid saying our therapist's names to protect us from something that feels too close or familiar? Is a name too intimate to use in a consulting room, asks therapist Sarah Aldridge
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30Apr

Dealing with Difficult Family Members

Jane McGregor

communication, family, psychology, stress

Relationships

Learn to communicate with difficult family members by understanding what makes them tick
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29Apr

Andrew Solomon's Ode to Identity

Louise Chunn

books, empathy, family, identity

Mind

Andrew Solomon's book about identity Far From the Tree won the 2014 Wellcome Book Prize
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