Our psychotherapist Lee Beaton delves into Emotional Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFiT), and explores how this innovative modality supports the processing of trauma by cultivating secure attachment in a therapeutic relationship. Now that Christmas and the New Year are behind us, it’s time to focus on what another year holds. The holidays can sometimes [...]
If you are feeling anxious or worried during this time, you are not alone. Anxiety is normal, and in some cases, it can be helpful. For example, research during past pandemics has shown that people who worry are more likely to do the things that help to keep viruses at bay - like frequent hand [...]
Strategies to cope with uncertainty & anxiety By Dr Leela Klein (TCM) Feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed right now? Many of us are facing worries about our health, the health of loved ones, remote learning and teaching, increased pressure and stress from higher workloads, financial stress, and fears about what the future holds. Even if [...]
Empowered gut health for IBS & Weight loss- The potential to solve gut issues The gut itself contains a thin layer of brain cells (neurons) called the Enteric nervous system which is involved with managing the process of digestion and moderating gut discomfort. The enteric nervous system is often referred to as body's second brain. There are hundreds of [...]
Go for whatever makes you happy! by Dr. Leela Klein (TCM) If someone asked us to describe a healthy lifestyle, we would probably talk about a wholesome diet, plenty of exercise, refraining from alcohol and smoking and getting sufficient sleep. According to Chinese medicine teachings, however, cultivating our mind and emotions is even [...]
40 day Kriyas: the ups and ups I’m on day 35 of my latest Kundalini Yoga Kriya, I’m going to do it for 40 days. I have gone through loving it, dreading it, physical pain, ecstasy and a general sense of calm and surrender that has often surprised me as I move through my everyday [...]
Intrusive distressing thoughts are normal and we all experience them from time to time. Research shows that they are even more common after giving birth - up to 80% of all new mothers report distressing unwanted thoughts concerning fears of intentionally or accidentally causing harm to the baby. This suggests that thoughts concerning safety may [...]
Anxiety is rife amongst us. In this day and age there are more people suffering from anxiety and stress related illnesses than ever in the history of mankind. Anxiety is becoming a living breathing monster that feeds off so many in its path. It is crippling people and destroying lives. Stresses of modern day life [...]
Ever thought about regular massage to help regulate sleep? Insomnia, linked to low levels of serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine is a hormone in the pineal gland, the digestive tract, the central nervous system, and in blood platelets. Serotonin plays an important part in the regulation of learning, mood, sleep and vasoconstriction (constriction of blood [...]
Stress is an inevitable part of today’s modern lifestyle. Whether it is a result of work pressures, relationship problems, financial worries or other aspects of your life, one thing is clear – if it builds up excessively it affects both your emotional and physical well-being. How Stress Affects The Body Stress has long been the [...]