First Aid for Feelings

27/09/2025

26/09/2025

It was great to do this talk with my peers and colleagues.

Thank you The EFT Centre for this opportunity and creating this space for genuine, peer-to-peer training.

I’ve been working with patients and clients online and by phone since 2010 and it’s heartwarming to see just what’s possible with technology.

This means I can work with people who have mobility issues or commitments that mean they can access in person support.

And I get to work with people from all over the world. I think the only continent I’ve not ‘worked in’ is the Antarctic 😅❤️🤗

Thank you so much to Thor A Rain for their talk on working safely and effectively with clients on the phone or online. You can watch the talk at our EFT Talks Archive page. The link is in our stories.

25/09/2025

Do you know what stops you from learning new skills to feel better ❓🤔

Do you know when to apply DIY skills and when to get help 🛠️⛑️🧰

We rarely talk about the skills involved in looking after feelings and symptoms so that’s today’s focus 🧠💪

Includes tips for when you’re struggling 🌧️

This 30-minute event on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A then concludes with a guided meditation 💬⏳🧘‍♂️

Thursday with Thor is about meditation and specific feelings 🙏⛑️🔎

This is a request from The Helpful Community 🤝⭕️

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/3rTRNV5lcWb



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A text box reads: Feelings: how to be open to learning new skills | Thursday with Thor

Further text: 25 September at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

21/09/2025

Collective fundraising has secured a place for a Being Peace Practice Centre here in the UK 🥳♥️☮️

The link will take you to a video where we give thanks to all those who’ve supported this endeavour in big and small ways 🎥🙏

The Being Peace Practice Centre will be where we can come together and cultivate peace with ourselves and with each other ☮️🌿

The community behind the Being Peace Practice Centre is the Plum Village UK community, founded by the Vietnamese Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh 🧘‍♂️☸️

I’m grateful to be part of a community that is committed to practising how to cultivate peace within ourselves and with others 💖🤲

With so much conflict in the world and within each of us, I know the sorrow in my heart and sense of helplessness in the face of such suffering 🌍💔😞

Knowing that there’s a community committed to peace gives me hope 🌈✨
Today is International Day of Peace, September 21st 🕊️📅

Today at 11am I’ll be part of A Silent Peace Walk walking together in the steps of Gandhi, Thich Nhat Hanh and Martin Luther King Jr for non-violence, reconciliation, peace and hope 👣🤝✊

👉 Is there something that you can do today to mark International Day of Peace that will support your own inner peace? Like Thich Nhat Hanh said ‘Peace in oneself - Peace in the world’ 🌟🧘‍♀️🌍

👉 Click link to watch this short video: https://youtu.be/C8ZNRtay_0c







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04/09/2025

Autumn/Fall often brings plans and we can set ourselves up to fail 🍂😓

How do you sabotage yourself and why would anyone do that to themselves ❓🤔🌀

In this Live event we talk about how to get curious about self-sabotage and how meditation helps 🔍💭🧘‍♀️

Includes tips for when you’re struggling 🌧️

This 30-minute event on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A then concludes with a guided meditation 💬⏳🧘‍♂️

Thursday with Thor is about meditation and specific feelings 🙏⛑️🔎

This is a request from The Helpful Community 🤝⭕️

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/ljyNqQfmcWb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share





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A text box reads: Feelings: Might you self-sabotage autumn plans? | Thursday with Thor. How meditation can help you identify and care for self-sabotage

Further text: 4 September at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

28/08/2025

When we shift from vacations to work or from hot summer months to cooler winter months it can be an abrupt change for both body and being 🏖️☀️❄️

In today’s talk we talk about how this can be harmful in small and big ways and explore what’s more helpful 🔎💡🌱

Includes tips for when you’re struggling 🌧️

This 30-minute event on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A then concludes with a guided meditation 💬⏳🧘‍♂️

Thursday with Thor is about meditation and specific feelings 🙏⛑️🔎

This is a request from The Helpful Community 🤝⭕️

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/dci8nYdnPVb



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Image shows a photo of Thor wearing glasses and orange v-neck jumper. A text box reads: Fall into Autumn - how to gear up | Thursday with Thor. How to shift into the new season with less stress and fewer issues

Further text: 28 August at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

14/08/2025

Join Thor to explore how meditation helps you recognise what’s holding you back from fun—meet your inner fun-police 🎤🧘🎭🎉
Get practical tips if you’re finding it hard to access fun or you’re struggling 🌧️💡😊

This 30-minute event on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A then concludes with a guided meditation 💬⏳🧘‍♂️

Thursday with Thor is about meditation and specific feelings 🙏⛑️🔎

This is a request from The Helpful Community 🤝⭕️

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/XL94mm9wDVb



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Image shows a photo of Thor wearing glasses and orange v-neck jumper.

A text box reads: Feelings: get curious about why fun can be hard | Thursday with Thor

How meditation can you help spot your fun-police and have more fun

Further text: 14 August at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

07/08/2025

August means summer holidays 🌞🏖️ But are holidays helpful for you❓🤔

Regardless of your health and ability, holidays can feel very loaded and challenging 🏥💭😓

In this Live event we talk about how to get curious about holidays and whether meditation helps 🧘❓🌿

Includes tips for when you’re struggling 🌧️

This 30-minute event on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A then concludes with a guided meditation 💬⏳🧘‍♂️

Thursday with Thor is about meditation and specific feelings 🙏⛑️🔎

This is a request from The Helpful Community 🤝⭕️

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/Jk5ZJPJ1rVb



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Image shows a photo of Thor wearing glasses and orange v-neck jumper.

A text box reads: THURSDAY WITH THOR: Meditation and holidays - helpful for you? How meditation can you help spot your fun-police and have more fun

Further text: 7 August at 5.30 BST Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

31/07/2025

Following on from International Self-Care Day, how do you help yourself embed and sustain good self-care practices, including meditation where that’s appropriate 🌍💪⛑️

Making self-care a regular part of your life often means building small routines, checking in with your needs, and being gentle with yourself along the way 🔄🗓️🤗

Meditation can be a supportive practice, offering moments of calm and clarity for your mind and body 🧘🧠💖

Remember, sustaining self-care is about consistency and kindness to yourself—step by step 👣🪜🌱

Includes tips for when you’re struggling 🌧️

This 30-minute event on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A then concludes with a guided meditation 💬⏳🧘‍♂️

Thursday with Thor is about meditation and specific feelings 🙏⛑️🔎

This is a request from The Helpful Community 🤝⭕️

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/mBcAuZvrgVb



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Image shows a photo of Thor wearing glasses and orange v-neck jumper.

A text box reads: THURSDAY WITH THOR: Meditation: sustainable self-care practices. How to embed sustainable self-care practices. How to embed sustainable self-care practices

Further text: 31 July at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

21/07/2025

David Brown is an Inner Leadership Coach

👉 What does that mean?
David Brown (he/him) is a sovereign leadership coach and ex-Antarctic scientist. Drawing on 35+ years in martial arts, he guides leaders to self-mastery, authentic communication, and compassionate action. David empowers others to unlock their potential for positive, meaningful impact, rooted in the principles of Sovereign Leadership.

👉 How can he help you befriend your body?
With decades of experience in martial arts and training and Embodiment, David has extensive knowledge about what can stop you connect with your body and the impact that can have on your body.

He’ll be sharing professional advice and as well as sharing from his own personal experience.

He’ll be joining me, Thor A Rain, and Sara Jones to show and teach you how to befriend your body.

👉 Click the link to register for this 60 minute webinar + 30 minutes for Q&A on International Self-Care Day which is this Thursday, July 24th at 6.15pm UK time (GMT+1)

Here's the link to register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/4kbmieq

P.s. you may not know that I know David Brown PCC, MPhil(Sci) through Drive the Collaborative Network which is a network of business owners, freelancers and social entrepreneurs.

I love that 😀

I would describe us as a group of people who all share a value of wanting to make meaningful impact through our chosen fields of work. Now that's something 💪🥳🧡

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21/07/2025

We always have a recommendation in the Helpful newsletter from a reader, And this time it’s Zoe who wants to make a recommendation 📬💡

She says: “I wanted something to keep me motivated on days when I feel tired or unmotivated. Finch, inspired by 90s Tamagotchis, is perfect—you nurture a baby bird by completing tasks. I added self-care and house chores like “get out of bed,” “make your bed,” “drink water,” “do laundry,” and “stretch.” The app offers helpful suggestions, and you can easily customize your list. The best part: there’s no guilt if you skip a day—your bird, like my Pip, is always there to cheer you on and grows as you make progress. Finch is ideal for anyone who wants gentle motivation without pressure”.

You can find the app in both the Apple App store and Google Play store.

Thank you Zoe for your recommendation 🙏🏼🙌

👉 Do you have any recommendations? It can be any kind of activity 🎶, music 🎵, books 📚, movies 🎬, people 👥, places 🌍, or things 🛍️—anything that helps you feel better and you have in your First Aid Kit for Feelings. Write to us at thora@isithelpful.com

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19/07/2025

Are you a

Are you facing or 😟😴😨

You’re not alone— 🤝🌸💫

Join our one-hour webinar + 30-min Q&A to reclaim your and embrace sovereign wellbeing 💪👑🌿

Discover gentle movement as , boost , and gain practical tools for recovery and inspired living 🧰📚🌱

👉 Click link to register and join David Brown, Sara Jones and myself in celebrating International Self-Care Day:

https://bit.ly/4kbmieq