The Astronomer
The astronomer adjusted the weathered lens of an old brass telescope, a family heirloom that once belonged to their grandfather. Each evening, neighbours might spot the telescope on the balcony, casting a mysterious glow over the street. The astronomer was kind but their gaze held a subtle tension and longing. Every night, the universe was […]
Managing Grief at Christmas
Grace Moore DipCHyp, HPD, NLP (MPrac.), MNCH (Reg.) is a QCH therapist and trauma-informed yoga facilitator specialising in grief, loss and bereavement by suicide. With her deep empathy and person-centred care, Grace expertly guides those she works with to gently navigate the intricacies of their grief in a compassionate and respectful way; offering a beacon […]
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day World Kindness Day is celebrated on 13th November 2024. This special day began in 1998, organised by the World Kindness Movement, with the goals to inspire people, to spread kindness and compassion to one another, so helping create a fairer and better world. The day acts as a global reminder to appreciate the […]
Mind Over Fertility
Unleash The Power of Your Mind Your brain is wired to every part of your body. When you cry from sadness or joy, or blush from embarrassment, your thoughts trigger physical reactions. Even nightmares can make you wake up sweating. Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer has spent decades studying this mind-body connection. “We all know our […]
Exploring metaphors to help break the cycle of OCD
Exploring metaphors to help break the cycle of OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) gets oversimplified as being extra neat or orderly by those who’ve never experienced it. In fact, OCD is one of the most challenging mental health conditions. This unconscious anxiety cycle involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions), anxiety, and repetitive behaviour patterns (compulsions), which reinforce the […]
A Hearing Loss Journey
A Hearing Loss Journey While walking the dog, listening to the radio through my hearing aid and singing quietly to myself, I reflected upon my hearing loss ‘journey’. In the summer of 2021, after having a virus for three weeks I suffered 60% hearing loss in one ear. Alongside the loss I had very annoying […]
Altruistic August
Altruistic August The Action for Happiness website is asking everyone to be more altruistic throughout the month of August. The Merriam Webster online dictionary describes altruism as: ‘The unselfish regard for, or devotion to, the welfare of others’ But what does this actually mean in practice? There was a case in the news recently about two teenage […]
Navigating Social Anxiety on Friendship Day
Navigating Social Anxiety on Friendship Day If you are anything like me, then perhaps you might be familiar with the pain of social awkwardness that accompanies trying to make new friends? I remember being astonished as a pre-teen child on family holidays, on arrival at a new campsite, how within twenty minutes of setting up […]
Unlocking Healing for PTSD
Unlocking Healing for PTSD: How Quest Cognitive Hypnotherapy can be used to heal from PTSD. In the landscape of mental health, one condition stands out for its profound impact on individuals: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As we observe PTSD National Awareness Day on 27th June, 2024, it’s essential to shed light on innovative approaches to […]
Moving Towards Mental Wellness
For 23 years we have been observing Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, with the aims of raising awareness and promoting the importance of mental health and wellbeing. The theme for 2024 is “movement: moving more for mental health”, providing a great opportunity for open discussions around mental health. The Link Between Mental and […]
