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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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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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01May

Meet The Therapist: Tim Harvard-Sweeting

Tim Harvard-Sweeting

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Tim Harvard-Sweeting is a therapist in Penzance and online: "I love to see the results of my work: it means a lot to be told that I have helped someone to overcome their difficulties and get back into the world."
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30Apr

8 Tips to Combat Loneliness

Cigna

coronavirus, loneliness, tips, wellbeing

Soul

The world’s population has had to quickly adjust to the significant measures in place to help contain the rapid spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health insurance provider Cigna offers 8 tips to combat loneliness.
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29Apr

The Neuroscience of Fear: What’s Happening in Your Brain and How to Manage It

Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton

brain, emotions, mindfulness, neuroscience, wellbeing

Mind

We know what different emotions feel like, but what's happening in our body and brain to make us feel the way we do? Claire Dale and Patricia Peyton, authors of Physical Intelligence, explain the brain chemistry of fear
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29Apr

The Value of Self-Compassion in Times of Crisis

Patapia Tzotzoli

coronavirus, self, selfcompassion, wellbeing

Therapists

As we adjust our daily routines during the coronavirus lockdown, some days are likely to be more challenging than others. Clinical psychologist Dr Patapia Tzotzoli explains how self-compassion can help you in times of crisis.
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29Apr

How to Write Your Family History

Gareth St John Thomas

family, identity, self

Relationships

How much do we really know about the lives of our parents and grandparents? Gareth St John Thomas outlines how you can get started with writing your family history.
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28Apr

Coronavirus and Lockdown: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

Giovanni del Vecchio

coronavirus, society

Therapists

Psychotherapist Giovanni del Vecchio explores the coronavirus lockdown, and the uncertainty, fear and confusion it causes, from a psychoanalytic perspective
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