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Anxiety is a common mental health concern that can have a significant impact on a person's life.  Anxiety can be a challenging emotion to deal with and sometimes it's hard to know where to turn for help. It can cause physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, shortness or breath, and nausea. It can also lead to feelings of fear, worry and nervousness. However, it's important to know that anxiety is a normal and natural response to stress. Here are a few tips for managing anxiety: 1. Identify the source of your anxiety. Is it a particular situation or person that triggers your anxiety? Once you know what triggers it, you can work on avoiding or managing those triggers. 2. Practice relaxation techniques. Deep breathing can help calm your mind and reduce anxiety. Relaxation techniques can help you develop a sense of calm and control.  3. Exercise is a great way to reduce the physical symptoms of anxiety, and help release endorphins which can help lift your mood.  4.Talk to some

  Whether its in education, the workplace or at home, stress can occur to anyone at any time.  According to the World Heath Organisation 'Stress' is a "state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives." Stress is often seen as something bad, however it can be good in certain situations. Positive stress is short-term and motivates us to focus our energy on enhancing our performance. Negative stress is the kind that leaves us feeling exhausted, jittery, and is harmful to your health. Negative stress can lead to anxiety, poor concentration and a decrease in performance. Below are a few things to consider when trying to manage stress. 1. . Practice self-compassion. Its okay to make mistakes. Learn from them and don't dwell on the past. 2. Set a routine to reduce the number of decisions you have to make. Decisions take time to make and create mental tensio

                        "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."  Women's History Month is coming to an end for 2023. As I continued to understand the journey some women take in life Iv listened to podcasts and now iv read books. Below are 4 books covering a range of issues including motherhood, cancer, careers, marriage, divorce and body image. The Little Book of Self-Care For Mums-To-Be Beccy Hands & Alexis Stickland “Discover everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth to feel empowered, prepared and understood.” Whether this is your 1 st or 5 th baby this book is your reassurance guide to supporting you through the challenges and celebrating the highs. Drawing on decades of experience from midwife Alexis Stickland and doula Beccy Hands, you’ll find tried and tested tips to help you feel calm and comfortable, however your pregnancy and birth unfolds. From the best morning sickness remedies and simple massage techniques to ease any aches and pains

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 "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories."           While on a mission to deepen my understanding of the differences and diversities faced by women, I chose to listen to podcasts that told the stories of women faced with a range of mental health struggles.          I listened to a ctress Lucy Hale opening up about eating disorders, relationships and addiction. Lauren from the podcast 'Loudest Girl in The World' talks about getting her autism diagnosis in her 40's.  Alessandra Olanow take an alternative view, talking about drawing feelings, grief, and not judging ourselves, while  Mari Grande speaks about the ‘Mother Wound’ and the impact of trauma on daughters of critical mothers. Diary of a CEO Episode 224 – Lucy Hale “Do you speak to yourself the way you speak to those you love?” Actress Lucy Hale opens up about eating disorders, relationships and addiction for the first time to Steven Bartlett. Listeners are reminded of the role our support networks play i

In order to provide you with the best service possible I need to hold your personal contact details and records of your therapy sessions. This privacy notice tells you what I will do with your personal information from initial point of contact through to after therapy has ended. Your privacy is very important to me and you can be confident that your personal information will be kept safe and secure and will only be used for the purpose it was given to me. I adhere to current data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU/2016/679) (the GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003. I also adhere to the ethical guidelines regarding protecting client privacy and confidentiality set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My lawful basis for holding and using your personal information The GDPR states that I must have a lawful basis for processing your persona