It’s not surprising we’re all feeling anxious: we’re trapped inside with lots to get worried about, lots of encouragement to be frightened and little to distract us. However, we can reduce that anxiety by doing three things: breathing moving expressing If you’re anything like me, then you may forget those things that really support you […]
Author Archives: Dr Esther Walker
Dance, no Talk!
Dancing is a great way to exercise, de-stress and awaken your body. These unled sessions – Dance, no Talk! – offer 2 hours of continuous music and a beautiful space to move in (Leith, Edinburgh). Enjoy freedom to move, however you like, to different rhythms, moods, tempos. Be noisy or silent, solo or together – […]
The brain’s amazing drugs cabinet
Knowledge is power. When we understand what emotions do and how our bodies/brains create them, we can manage them better and so improve our mental health and relationships. The Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution has created a fabulous set of FREE resources to help children and young people do just this. They’re engaging, accessible and […]
Dance, no Talk!
Dancing is a great way to exercise, de-stress and awaken your body. These unled sessions – Dance, no Talk! – offer 2 hours of continuous music and a beautiful space to move in (Leith, Edinburgh). Enjoy freedom to move, however you like, to different rhythms, moods, tempos. Be noisy or silent, solo or together – […]
The importance of touch
Article describes early studies of babies that showed the importance of touch to human survival.
Behaviours that kill relationships
Sometimes, black clouds of tension and conflict hang over a relationship. You try your best, but nothing you do seems to make any difference. If only your ‘loved’ one wasn’t so defensive….so critical….so contemptuous…so good at ignoring you! Well, you’ve just put your finger on the four behaviours that kill relationships or – the ‘4 […]
Seeing a counsellor in your own home
Article describes why home based counselling is unusual, why some people prefer it and what the benefits are.
Breathing for Brexit
Blog describes a meditation exercise for relaxation when you feel anxiety rising.
