Somatic Techniques for Calming the Nervous System
Whenever you feel stress bubbling up, notice what’s happening in the mind and the emotional overflow happening in the body. How do you experience stress as physical sensations? Or perhaps you notice a change in temperature, heart rate, breathing, sensory sensitivity, or appetite. Do you find it difficult to think and find the words you’re looking for, […]
Article: How to Work on Your Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is important, but how can we take care of it without getting overwhelmed? To provide some inspiration, we shared a few tips with Jasmine Wallis from PEDESTRIAN.TV, which include attending to your different dimensions of wellbeing, mental resilience, finding time for yourself and practising acceptance. Read the article at: https://www.pedestrian.tv/life/work-on-ur-mental-wellbeing/
Dismantling the Individualism and Capitalism of ‘Self Care’
I resonate with the idea that self-care shouldn’t be a buzzword used as a bandaid for real pain and suffering. Instead it actually has pretty radical underpinnings that motivate us towards structural change. It is deeply embedded in critical theory and lived experiences of race, gender and class dynamics. You may have heard this now […]
All About: Journalling
Journalling is a great form of self-expression and self-connection that isn’t limited to words. In this blog, counsellor Lisa Barrett discusses different ways journalling may be helpful for you. You can explore visual, musical or audio journalling. You can draw or record yourself speaking. Any method that allows yourself to physically embody how you are […]