BelFin

27/09/2025

It’s early days but here is a theory teasing apart nuance to ADHD symptoms and seeking to distinguish between early (perhaps more ‘nature’ based) ADHD and a second type that is environmental (nurture-based) ADHD.
I am neuro-affirming as a clinician, and i think we are far off understanding neurodiversity of the human brain. (Please note this is only part of the conversation. ADHD symptoms can also look like and stem from early developmental trauma.)

“Type II ADHD: a cumulative effect of heavy, continuous digital stimulation. Very high amounts of screen use might also trigger similar problems earlier in life – preschoolers logging more than two hours a day showed a six-fold jump in clinically significant inattention compared with those watching less than half an hour per day.”

https://psyche.co/ideas/in-an-era-of-split-attention-there-is-more-than-one-type-of-adhd?fbclid=IwY2xjawND_HxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkYDaJDdX2saR3J2HaokO1m1TrOuTRJgJEehVQqp3weo8O_FKVHR94IKqm7o_aem_7_ciQPF56RxAwYqYzSKSoA

ADHD is typically thought to be wired into the brain early. But many cases may be better seen as products of digital life

14/08/2025

Today I’m training deeper in attachment theory and family systems theory. Relationships are my bag. The difficulties, the patterns, how one’s sense of Self is built (or not). Therefore how one experiences the world, assesses threat, responds to others, ‘handles’ others/uncertainty/anxiety. I find it endlessly fascinating. 💘 Right now I’m regenerating at lunch alongside a bunch of prostrated nurses also taking the sun and feeling the - always present - Earth beneath. 🌏 ☀️

19/07/2025

Thankyou everyone for your well wishes and support for my new adventure. I’ve drawn deeply on the vibes, care, and wisdom of friends, family, colleagues, (and the sweetness of healing I’ve witnessed in clients) to arrive here.

Riverkin Therapy is now live. It’s the shape my work is taking in the world, rooted in authenticity, and purpose.

I don’t see people I know as clients, but if you’re curious, I will be sharing the knowledge I have gathered on living a good life. Please share it with someone who might be looking, here it is:
🌿 https://www.riverkintherapy.com/about 🌲

The site is too wordy. But it ll get there. 🌳

With so much gratitude,
Bel 💕

Riverkin is a therapy Clinic that supports emotional wellbeing through a grounded, relational approach. We believe in the healing power of being connected to oneself. Our work is trauma-informed, inclusive, and attuned to the individual’s unique person. Riverkin is founded by registered Counsellor...

17/07/2025

🌿 A recent study has revealed that spending time in forests can boost the immune system, potentially aiding in cancer prevention and treatment. This phenomenon, often linked to the Japanese practice of "forest bathing" or *shinrin-yoku*, involves immersive exposure to natural environments, particularly forests. The research highlights that inhaling phytoncides, natural compounds released by trees and plants, can increase the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, a type of white blood cell important for fighting cancer and infections. 🌳



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A study has revealed that spending time in forests can significantly boost the immune system, potentially aiding in cancer prevention and treatment.

This phenomenon, often linked to the Japanese practice of "forest bathing" or shinrin-yoku, involves immersive exposure to natural environments, particularly forests.

The research highlights that inhaling phytoncides—natural compounds released by trees and plants—triggers an increase in natural killer (NK) cells, a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting cancer and infections.

These cells identify and destroy cancerous or infected cells, enhancing the body’s defense mechanisms.

The study suggests that forest environments lower stress hormones like cortisol, which can suppress immune function when elevated.

Reduced stress, combined with improved air quality and increased physical activity, creates a synergistic effect, amplifying immune response.

Participants in the study who spent time in forests showed elevated NK cell activity for up to a month after exposure, indicating a lasting impact.

Additionally, forest visits promote mental well-being, reducing anxiety and improving mood, which indirectly supports immune health.

While not a cure, regular forest exposure could complement cancer prevention strategies, emphasizing nature’s role in holistic health.

20/06/2025

Happy winter solstice everyone. In celebration I bring you my new website. 🎉 it is my joy to balance my public health work with private practice and I look forward to meeting my new clients. I will also bring resources to share with everyone looking to improve their life, heal their wounds and to create new dreams for themselves and the world. Here we go! If you know someone who is seeking a therapist, please share. And health professionals … let’s connect to discuss referring people to their best fitting service. 😊

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18/03/2025

I saw this tree today. It was giving energy. It gave me joy so I took it in. That’s a simple moment of therapy, no? Ever heard of glimmers? ✨Glimmers: The Tiny Moments That Light Us Up✨

Have you ever noticed those small, fleeting moments that bring a sense of warmth, joy, or safety? A sunbeam filtering through the trees, the sound of laughter, the first sip of coffee in the morning—these are glimmers.

Coined by Deb Dana glimmers are the opposite of . they are the cues (internal or external) that regulate our nervous system, helping us feel , connected, and content

The more we notice glimmers, the more we train our brain to seek out safety, joy, and connection. It’s a mindfulness practice that can shift our focus from stress to gratitude.

✨ What’s a glimmer you’ve noticed recently? It can be anything. Something beautiful, something funny… whatever you take joy and pleasure in. 💛 Bel

30/11/2024

Saying No is saying Yes to other things.

23/08/2024

It’s the little things… 🌈🌈

21/07/2024

Sunday . One birch stick (for an art project) for fermented onion grass sprinkles. from the wild. Wind-felled and leaves and for medicine.

14/04/2024

Just this.

02/04/2024

A friend posted this and is the for some people. And it’s fantastic field of knowledge. Is it the that is the answer to ? ? Is it attachment style? Is it core beliefs? Is it anxiety? Is it a schema, is it an interpersonal coping pattern? Is it a cognitive distortion? All related. All relevant after all, they are just lenses.
What I love about getting to know ones own nervous system is it is ONE way to cognitively and somatically positively intervene in patterned . To make the inner world a friendlier place. See by for skills learning in this area.

11/03/2024

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