by Amanda Roe, Trauma therapist & Mind coach As children return to school, many parents, children and teachers are anxious about what to expect in the coming weeks. It is normal to feel anxious about unknown situations, however it is important to be aware that how we feel about a […]
Mental Health & Mindfulness
‘Keep things simple’ is one clear message that keeps coming to mind these days. Life has a habit of getting quite busy and overcomplicated very quickly. It has been a very tough year for us all, so it is important that we get to know our own limits and return […]
By Amanda Roe, Trauma Therapist & Mind Coach Have you ever reached for a bar of chocolate when you are having a stressful day at work? Or perhaps you have found yourself craving a large bag of crisps while cramming for an exam? Emotionally-led eating is a complex issue driven […]
Although the gates to the Hairy Henry Care Farm in Ballylickey of course had to remain closed during the lockdown, most of the therapeutic and educational activities and services on the farm are up and running again since the beginning of July. For the first time this year, Sandra Schmid, […]
Are things feeling a little steadier this month or am I just picking up on a sense of things being so? The lifting of many lockdown measures has certainly created a lift in our collective spirits, even if it is presenting a new set of challenges for us to navigate […]
Traumatic experiences in childhood can have a profound and long-lasting effect on your health and habits through life. Causes of childhood trauma may include; neglect, abuse, divorce, illness, bullying, being forced to speak in public, witnessing an accident, death of a loved one, a dear friend moving away, misunderstanding something […]