Blog Posts

Grounding Techniques for Depersonalisation and Derealisation
Experiencing depersonalisation or derealisation can feel unsettling, but grounding techniques can help bring you back to the present moment. These strategies can reconnect you with

Looking at the world with awe
During the winter of the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic I was searching for ways in which people might find some comfort and relief from what

Navigating grief during the Christmas period
During my time working with bereavement, I saw how many different, and often conflicting, emotions the Christmas period brought up for my clients. As with

Common Misconceptions About Art Therapy: A Therapist’s Perspective on Working with Children and Young Adults
Art therapy is a powerful form of self-expression that offers children and young adults a unique way to process emotions, challenges, and experiences that are

Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health
When it comes to maintaining our mental health and overall well-being, sleep is one crucial aspect that may often be overlooked. We have all experienced

6 realistic and simple tips for self-care
Sometimes, taking care of ourselves can seem like a daunting task, especially since we’re exposed to so much information about what to do and what
Press
Lockdown-easing: “Why am I behaving like my teenage self all of a sudden? – Stylist Magazine
How student drug-taking reached new highs (and lows) in lockdown – The Sunday Times Magazine
Media

Big T, Little T Trauma (Podcast)
A podcast with our Trauma Specialist Lucinda Gordon-Lennox and Pipa Gordon for her podcast, ‘Inside My Wardrobe’. An excerpt from Pipa: ‘What is trauma? How

How do we best support school-aged children with their mental health? (Webinar)
Robert was invited to speak to parents at Keystone Tutors on supporting children with their mental health. Topics include: what issues and needs children are

Breathe (Video)
Caroline takes us through how we can feel after taking a deep breath, and has included a video on how we can fully do this

Understanding Eating Disorders (Podcast)
TRCs Michelle Scott speaks to Pipa Gordon about people’s relationship to food and their bodies. Michelle defines what an eating disorder is, and how we

Finding Your Space (Video)
Emily Phillips, TRC Edinburgh, guides us through this gentle breath and voice exercise aimed at helping us find some space. Take a break from the

Understanding Body Image (Video)
Caroline Toshack, TRC Edinburgh, guides us through what lockdown may have brought our body image. Is isolation encouraging feelings of ‘not good enough’? Take these