Read our posts about Coronavirus

13May

Looking Inwards: What Will You Find?

Sandra Hilton

coronavirus, identity, self

Therapists

Therapist Sandra Hilton reflects on how this time of lockdown both provides space for and somewhat forces us to reach inwards and look inside ourselves
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13May

Keeping OCD at Bay During Covid-19

Stuart Large

coronavirus, experienceoftherapy, OCD, video

Mind

Stuart Large, who has OCD, shares an interview with Dr Lynne Drummond, the national lead on OCD at St George's, about what people can do if they are struggling
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07May

Lockdown Stress: Why It's Different and 5 Ways to Manage It

Tricia Woolfrey

body, coaching, coronavirus, stress

Coaches

Stress can have a negative impact on both mind and body – and at this time many of us have reasons to feel stressed. Therapist and coach Tricia Woolfrey shares 5 stress solutions to help you through lockdown.
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07May

The Importance of Gratitude in Times of Crisis

Alan Percy

coronavirus, gratitude, self, society

Soul

One of the positives to come from the coronavirus pandemic is the just appreciation for key workers, from the NHS to supermarkets. Head of Counselling at Oxford Alan Percy explores why gratitude is so good for mental wellbeing.
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06May

Join the UK's First Virtual Wellbeing Festival

Welldoing

coronavirus, wellbeing

Mind

Health and wellbeing professionals have come together for the UK’s first ‘virtual’ wellbeing festival, which has been launched in response to COVID-19 and will take place May 8-10
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06May

How Has Life Changed Under Lockdown?

Josh Hogan

coronavirus, loneliness, society

Therapists

The Covid-19 lockdown has meant many of us have had to adapt to entirely new ways of being. Therapist Josh Hogan reflects on how professional and personal lives may change for good.
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06May

Try This 4-Step Method to Calm Anxiety

Leanne Hoffman

anxiety, coronavirus, tips

Therapists

Therapist Leanne Hoffman explains the RAIN method, a 4-step technique to manage anxiety
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05May

The Differences Between Face-to-Face Therapy and Online Therapy

Giovanni del Vecchio

coronavirus, onlinetherapy

Therapists

Therapists and clients have had to adjust to working solely online due to the coronavirus lockdown. Psychotherapist Giovanni del Vecchio explores the differences and pros and cons of the different methods.
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04May

5 Ways to Hold Without Touch

Rosie Pullin

coronavirus, friendships, relationships, tips

Relationships

In a world where physical contact isn't allowed and distancing is enforced, how can we keep a sense of close connection with our friends and family. Trainee counsellor Rosie Pullin explains counselling techniques can be used to cultivate this sense of closeness.
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01May

Grief in the Time of Coronavirus: Coping with Bereavement in Lockdown

Lianna Champ

bereavement, coronavirus, death, grief, loss

Soul

Those who have lost loved ones during this period, whether to Covid-19 or unrelated circumstances, will have been denied the ability to gather in mourning. Funeral director and author Lianna Champ offers advice on coping with bereavement during lockdown.
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