25/07/2020
My dear friends and colleagues, as you know I have not been able to run any face-to-face trainings or events in the last few months, due to the quarantine restrictions. Some of you will know that I have rented a room from 1st March at the Wren Nest Business Centre in Glossop, in the hope to expand my offerings to the local community - I have managed to run one course in mid-March, but obviously it has been standing empty since then. I am very much hoping that, with all the appropriate precautions I will be able to open my lovely Sand & Sound Centre from September, and expect to offer a lovely menu of events, classes, trainings and other happenings... I will be posting some info shortly, and hope to see you in my new space very soon
14/04/2020
Would any of my Level 2 EFT students (and any other lovely tapping folk who have completed a level 2 workshop with an EFT International/AAMET trainer or equivalent ) be interested in a short CPD workshop (1 hour or a little longer) over Zoom, on Doodle Tapping? It is a simple approach I've developed some years ago before I knew of the wonderful Picture Tapping Technique (which I can highly recommend to train in with Phil Davis & Chris Sutton) - it has some overlaps but is somewhat different, and it particularly useful for regulating strong emotions, as well as for self-help
30/12/2019
Dealing with Distress: Working with Su***de and Self-Harm Online Training | Carolyn Spring
A very useful course from Carolyn Spring, available for free for a short period of time (normally £35). I have not done this particular one, but am familiar with Carolyn's trainings, and they are typically excellent and very informative.
https://www.carolynspring.com/shop/dwd-online-training/?utm_source=sib&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sib-email-301219&utm_term=dwd
Dealing with Distress: Working with Su***de and Self-Harm Online Training | Carolyn Spring
This online training course explores how to support people in distress and at risk of su***de or self-harm. Aimed at counsellors and psychotherapists, it is however relevant to a wide range of helping professionals as well as survivors themselves. Lifetime access with 6 hours' CPD certificate upon c...
30/12/2019
3 Common Tactics of Manipulative Parents
3 Common Tactics of Manipulative Parents
3. Love withdrawal.
18/12/2019
Why humans kiss, explained
On kissing
Why humans kiss, explained
A comic about the cultural and scientific reasons we love making out.
12/12/2019
The Importance Of Trauma-Informed Design
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2019/12/09/the-importance-of-trauma-informed-design/
The Importance Of Trauma-Informed Design
Trauma-informed design is about integrating the principles of trauma-informed care into design with the goal of creating physical spaces that promote safety, well-being and healing.
05/12/2019
Emotions and the Vagus Nerve
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=VFmb91O3kM4
Emotions and the Vagus Nerve
Attune-Ed teachers trauma-informed concepts on how to take care of your mental health . Learn how: • to regulate emotions using mindfulness • the vagus nerve...
04/12/2019
You Gotta Feel it to Heal It: Why We Have to Stop Numbing the Pain.
You Gotta Feel it to Heal It: Why We Have to Stop Numbing the Pain.
Believe me. I've tried. I've tried every other way around it. And I'm here to tell you, there is none. You gotta feel it all to heal it, pass through it and get to the
03/12/2019
The Most Dangerous Word in the World
The Most Dangerous Word in the World
Negative words interfere with our decision-making, memory, and emotional center.
25/11/2019
Pain Isn't Purely Medical, and It Never Has Been
I have worked as a psychotherapist in a Health Psychology service for 3.5 years and it was entirely apparent to me from that work that there is no such thing as purely "physical" pain. All pain has emotional/psychological component
Pain Isn't Purely Medical, and It Never Has Been
How pain is processed across the brain, including in its emotional center.
29/10/2019
I have not sent out any newsletters for donkey's years, partly because I have mostly been teaching in-house courses for organisations, and partly because my website had to undergo quite a lot of changes and the old subscription system wasn't working on it any more. I've finally got the subscription function up and running again on the site - so if you want to get occasional updates (probably about once a month, so that it won't overwhelm your inbox!) on the events, trainings and other interesting happenings - there are quite a few coming up! - feel free to sign up via my website - scroll down to the Subscribe button. PLEASE NOTE - if you have subscribed previously and wish to continue receiving updates from me, you would need to re-subscribe. www.practicalhappiness.co.uk
02/09/2019
Whilst my Trauma Awareness workshop in Oxfordshire this coming weekend is fully booked, there are a few places left on the November Trauma Awareness course in Newcastle. Link for more info and bookings in the comments
22/07/2019
Last chance to book on the 2-day Level 1+ training in Emotional Freedom Techniques with me in Knutsford, this coming weekend 27-28th July. I only run these open courses about once a year, as I am too busy playing in the sand and playing gongs, painting, having cups of tea in my wild garden and being a grandmother :) Booking link in comments
28/06/2019
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #31 Finger Tracing
A simple calming technique.. All you need is your fingers! :)
https://youtu.be/ryD0LM1OmLE
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #31 Finger Tracing
Masha is presenting a series of short videos on simple and effective tools for self-help, emotional regulation and stress management. Finger tracing is an ea...
25/06/2019
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #30 Healing Light
Some healing light for you :) I don't know where it comes from - the Universe, another dimension, or somewhere within yourself, but I know you can tap into it for healing, self-soothing and calming https://youtu.be/GEMYRTkt9ME
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #30 Healing Light
Masha is presenting a series of short videos on simple and effective tools for self-help, emotional regulation and stress management. This is a simple visual...
07/06/2019
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #29 Hugging Meditation
🧸Hugging meditation.. just lovely 🥰https://youtu.be/CvT2K8aa31U
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #29 Hugging Meditation
Masha is presenting a series of short videos on simple and effective tools for self-help, emotional regulation and stress management. This is a beautiful sim...
05/06/2019
Dancing Can Reverse The Signs Of Aging In The Brain
Dancing Can Reverse The Signs Of Aging In The Brain
It is time to get up and shake your groove thing for your brain!
05/06/2019
People-pleasing can be a result of trauma. It’s called ‘fawning’ — here’s how to recognize it.
People-pleasing can be a result of trauma. It’s called ‘fawning’ — here’s how to recognize it.
“I avoided those relationships where love was free and easy. Because it didn’t feel ‘earned,’ so I didn’t feel worthy.”
30/05/2019
How to Stimulate Vagus Nerve Function | Wellness Mama
Vagus nerve is your very special friend. Some good ideas on how to stimulate it in this article https://wellnessmama.com/403812/stimulate-vagus-nerve/?ck_subscriber_id=2774533&fbclid=IwAR1frqmdHx61AFIAlvO-9q-vp1xL69vl4cpV0ZAXND5VxF28Zic9W4r17uc
How to Stimulate Vagus Nerve Function | Wellness Mama
Learn these simple, natural ways to stimulate vagus nerve function, and why good vagal tone lowers inflammation, stress, and chronic disease.
28/05/2019
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #28 Draw Your Feelings
Draw your feelings.. A useful simple practice for people who feel somewhat disconnected from their feelings and/or unable to identify or describe them https://youtu.be/bwdHBj_YJLk
Masha's Self-Help Toolbox: #28 Draw Your Feelings
Masha is presenting a series of short videos on simple and effective tools for self-help, emotional regulation and stress management. This exercise is partic...
21/05/2019
Longer Exhalations Are an Easy Way to Hack Your Vagus Nerve
Longer Exhalations Are an Easy Way to Hack Your Vagus Nerve
Respiratory vagus nerve stimulation (rVNS) counteracts fight-or-flight stress.
18/05/2019
David Harewood: Psychosis and Me
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00052mn/david-harewood-psychosis-and-me
David Harewood: Psychosis and Me
David Harewood explores his experience of psychosis and meets young people living with it.
17/05/2019
People Who Are Suicidal Don't Want to Die, They Just Want the Pain to Stop
People Who Are Suicidal Don't Want to Die, They Just Want the Pain to Stop
"I know this is an extremely sensitive topic, but it is one that needs to be discussed."
17/05/2019
It’s Ok to Be Happy with a Quiet Life
It’s Ok to Be Happy with a Quiet Life
Here’s why putting yourself first and enjoying a quiet life is more than ok.
12/05/2019
Seven seconds of Spiderman viewing yields a 20% phobia symptom reduction - Neuroscience News
Spiderman as treatment for spider phobia :)
Seven seconds of Spiderman viewing yields a 20% phobia symptom reduction - Neuroscience News
Study reports people with insect phobias reported a 20% reduction in symptoms following seven-seconds of exposure to the superhero movies Spiderman and Antman.
11/05/2019
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Nice descriptions and a good reminder
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