Blog Posts
Physical Grounding techniques for anxiety
Grounding techniques aim to bring you back to the present. It distracts your mind from negative and challenging emotions and unwanted experiences to refocus on
Mental grounding techniques for anxiety
Grounding techniques aim to bring you back to the present. It distracts your mind from negative and challenging emotions and unwanted experiences to refocus on
Exposure Therapy
When we feel anxious or intimidated by something, an immediate reaction is often to avoid. Avoiding something in the short term can feel great! The
Can dogs improve our mental health?
Dog assisted interventions for children and young adults. “Dogs don’t rationalize. They don’t hold anything against a person. They don’t see the outside of a
How to help someone who is having a panic attack
A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of anxiety and fear. During a panic attack, a person can have mental and physical symptoms,
Tips to take care of your mental well-being during the holidays
Christmas can be a lovely time, with loving memories and family gatherings. However, it can also be tough and challenging. Here are some simple yet helpful
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
