In our last post we talked about the impact & effects of alcohol use. But alcohol is often taken along side other substances, prescribed medicines, over-the-counter medicines, as well as illegal drugs. Those who drink & use other substances often think it’s a simple matter of taking one substance to achieve one effect and another… Continue reading Coping With Substances
Author: J. Broad
How Will I Cope?
This episode of 5-minute therapies considers some of the things we do to try to cope as we struggle to juggle the demands of life. Many of us will have asked the question How Will I cope? of ourselves at some point. Of course, what we most often mean is How Well Will I Cope?… Continue reading How Will I Cope?
5 Minute Therapies: What Have Children Got To Worry About?
As the schools go back let's pause to think about our children's experience of life. Sadly, there are many assumptions made by adults about what life is like for children in any given day & age. I hear things said like: Kids…! What have they got to worry about?! Unfortunately I’ve heard this all too… Continue reading 5 Minute Therapies: What Have Children Got To Worry About?
5 Minute Therapies: Going Back
It seems like a good time to try to put some of what we've learned into practice given that many of us are feeling the heat as the schools get back into swing. I remember all too well the butterflies in my tummy, the tightness in my muscles and the feelings of dread, lethargy and… Continue reading 5 Minute Therapies: Going Back
5 Minute Therapies: Move
In recent weeks we've looked at some of the various things readily available to us for free that are often overlooked or misunderstood, and as a result, under utilised and so missing out on their great effect in boosting and maintaining our mental health. This week I discuss the often dreaded notion of Exercise. Before… Continue reading 5 Minute Therapies: Move
