Well-being tips

One of the most difficult things that you are likely to go through in your life is the death of a loved one. This could be a parent, partner, child or other family members, and it can be expected or come completely out of the blue.Grief is different for everyone and at times it can feel as if you are walking blindly through a very dark tunnel. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you can reach the end.There is a good chance that your own grief will come in waves or stages. These don’t ar...

If you are facing a difficult time in your life or finding that you are struggling with your emotions and feelings, then you are likely to want to find something to help you.There are a variety of things that you can do, however, one of the most effective is talking therapy. Talking therapy is great for those who are young, old, male or female. It doesn’t matter your background, or the type of issue that you are facing, talking therapy is likely to be a good approach for you to take. What types of ta...

Having a child is one of the most life changing events ever to occur in your life; one minute your life is carefree and appears to be pretty simple, then the next minute you find yourself sitting in the midwife’s office attending your first antenatal appointment.Many women across the country have been told that pregnancy is a time when we should feel very happy and euphoric however for some expectant mothers the feelings of anxiety, panic and sadness may begin to take root. During pregnancy, women are con...

Our therapist Danielle Davies shares a few tips on how to survive the school holidays It’s that time of year that many parents dread - school holidays!!!!!The usual daily routine has been thrown into chaos because your little darlings have broken up for the summer holidays. Suddenly you’re a few days in, feel like everything is alright and you’re managing to retain your sanity then you hear your little cherubs utter, “Mam……..I’m bored!” As a mother to 3 sons, this is a phrase I have hea...

Eating disorders are a common topic which comes up in the media time and time again. Unfortunately, some sources quote inaccurate information sources about eating disorders which leads to the general public creating a perception which is untrue and damaging for those affected by eating disorders.To readdress the balance and re-educate the general public, we need to bust the myths around eating disorders by discovering the truth around these common misconceptions, which are causing additional harm to the mil...