Blog Posts
Why is practicing self-care so important? Self-care tips
Psychotherapist Sol explains why we should make time for self-care in our lives, and how we can do this. Self-care is an important way to
Mobile Phones, Communication and Adolescent Development
Academic Mentor, Charlotte Kennedy provides some insightful information on the younger generation’s phone usage. Two deeply reflective articles I read recently on the future of
Rothko’s ramblings from Rome
Being at home with my family has been a challenge for getting some peace and quiet and alone time; Zoom is the new normal, space
Feeling anxious about lockdown ending?
Michelle recently spoke to Channel 4 Uncovered about the ending of lockdown, and how some people may be feeling nervous about this. It’s okay not
Are we asking the Wrong Questions about Mental Health?
There has been much talk in the press in the past year about the rise in mental illness in young people. The chatter is that
Mood booster tips: “will I ever feel excited again?”
It is understandable that we have not been able to feel much excitement or joy through lockdown as we have been coping with so much
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
10 Minute Meditation (Video)
Welcome to a short (less than 10 minute) journey. This journey is useful for some mental downtime whilst working from home, grounding when anxiety levels
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