First Aid for Feelings

First Aid for Feelings We support you to develop the essential skills for self-care and good health. Contact us to request an information pack and/or ask any questions you might have.

Whether you’re curious about any of the services we provide, or are ready to take the first step towards improving your health physically, mentally and socially – we are here to give you the information you are looking for. You can also book a free 20-minute discovery call with Thor, to talk about what’s going on for you. This informal discussion allows you to get a better sense of how we can help

you with your health. You can have up to three of these calls, completely free of charge so you can decide if our services are right for you.

August means summer holidays 🌞🏖️ But are holidays helpful for you❓🤔Regardless of your health and ability, holidays can f...
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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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

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Following on from International Self-Care Day, how do you help yourself embed and sustain good self-care practices, incl...
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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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.

David Brown is an Inner Leadership Coach👉 What does that mean?David Brown (he/him) is a sovereign leadership coach and e...
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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We always have a recommendation in the Helpful newsletter from a reader, And this time it’s Zoe who wants to make a reco...
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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❓Would you like to get the Helpful newsletter straight to your inbox?

📆 The Helpful newsletter is sent you every 2-3 weeks.

𝌞 In addition to the You recommend section from readers like you, the newsletter has got blogs or videos on topics like pain, fatigue, stress and anxiety, news on latest research as well as events and activities.

👉 Sign up for the newsletter on the First Aid for Feelings website



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Promotional image for Finch self-care app: features a cute bird logo, “Your new self care best friend,” and app store badges on a blue sky background with clouds and an orange “Recommended BY YOU” banner. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which which is a three-quarters closed circle with a cross in the middle.

Are you a Are you facing or 😟😴😨You’re not alone— 🤝🌸💫Join our one-hour webinar + 30-min Q&A to recl...
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

Did you know you can learn your First Aid for Feelings on Insight Timer in ten 15 minute modules? ⛑️📙💪Careline Bishop sa...
04/07/2025

Did you know you can learn your First Aid for Feelings on Insight Timer in ten 15 minute modules? ⛑️📙💪

Careline Bishop says:

❝It is more helpful to be curious than critical” is a wise phrase that I will be writing on a piece of paper and affixing to my bedroom wall above my work desk.

This course deeply touched me and I think it will help me move through a feeling of being stuck in life, career, and health.

I’m about to start the course over again but change my practice; the first time I was simply listening, but now I will take handwritten notes in my journal to remember Thor’s poetic words. ❞

Caroline is one of more than 3500 students have now done the course and it’s consistently rated 4.7+ out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Insight Timer app is an easy to use app dedicated to using meditation and mindfulness based content to support health and well-being 💪⛑️🤗

👉 Click link to download the Insight Timer app and check out some of the free recordings, live events and more to start learning how to help yourself feel better 😀

https://insig.ht/yhEPx3SQBSb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share



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It’s International Self-Care Day on July 24th 🌍💆‍♂️But why is making time for self-care so hard 🤔⏰In this Live event we ...
03/07/2025

It’s International Self-Care Day on July 24th 🌍💆‍♂️

But why is making time for self-care so hard 🤔⏰

In this Live event we talk about what stops you prioritising yourself and how to help you do self-care on July 24th ⛑️🧡🔎

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/54xoi5YXvUb



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A text box reads: Meditation: prioritising you and self-care | Thursday with Thor. How meditation helps you understand what stops you prioritising your

Further text: 3 July at 5.30 BST Join In

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Befriend Your Body: Embrace Physical Activity for Self-Care, Recovery, and Inspired Living 🧘‍♀️🏃‍♂️💖Are you:Highly Sensi...
01/07/2025

Befriend Your Body: Embrace Physical Activity for Self-Care, Recovery, and Inspired Living 🧘‍♀️🏃‍♂️💖

Are you:
Highly Sensitive Person 🌸 Empath 💫 or Neurodiverse 🧠

Are you struggling with:
Stress 😟 Pain 🤕 Fatigue 😴 Anxiety 😨 Burnout 🔥 PTSD 🧩 MECFS 😮‍💨Fibromyalgia 😰 LongCovid 🦠

You’re not alone 🤝

Join us for a healing and inspiring one-hour webinar, followed by a 30-minute Q&A ✨❓🩹

This session is designed to help you reclaim your and step into sovereign leadership over your wellbeing 💪👑🌿

What you’ll discover:
➡ How gentle movement can be and strengthen your 🧘‍♂️🧰🧠👣
➡ Ways to boost your and , while honouring your unique needs—including 📚🌱
➡ Practical tools and exercises for 🏋️‍♂️💆‍♀️
➡ Insights for and 😊🌟
➡ Tips for and inspired living 🌱🎉
➡ A stronger understanding of emotional and health literacy 📚

This webinar is for anyone wanting to ease pain, fatigue, stress, or anxiety—whatever the cause—and take the wheel of your own wellbeing 🛞💪👑

Speakers:
For this annual webinar celebrating International Self Care Day, I’ll be joined by DaDavid Brownwho you may remember from last year and specialises in embodiment and sovereign leadership. And, I’m delighted to introduce Sara Jones, who specialises in embodiment and trauma.

P.S. Did you know International Self-Care Day is July 24th because self-care is 24/7? 🗓️

👉 Click link to register now and take your first step toward knowing how to feel better physically, mentally and socially ⛑️🧡💪📙

https://bit.ly/4kbmieq



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Vertically on the right are photos of the speakers David Brown (Embodiment), Sara Jones (Trauma), Thor A Rain (Pain, fatigue, stress)

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28/06/2025

First Aid for Feelings | The Helpful Clinic are PROUD to support Chepstow Pride 2025 ⛑️💪🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧡

This Pride Month, we celebrate love, diversity, and resilience—but also remember why Pride is so important in 2025 🏳️‍🌈

Around the world, LGBTQ+ rights are still under threat, and many in the community continue to face discrimination and barriers to safety and acceptance 🌍

Pride isn’t just a party—it’s a powerful act of visibility, resistance, and unity ✨

As a q***r, non-binary transmasculine person I have experienced discrimination and know first hand the impact. I’m privileged to be able to be ‘out’ and visible, to speak up. Not everyone is safe enough to do that.

By showing up, supporting one another, and speaking out, we help build a world where everyone is free to be themselves 💪

Join us in celebrating Pride and working for a more inclusive future for all 🌈



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Today is PTSD Awareness Day—a vital reminder that trauma’s impact can linger long after the threat has passed 🗓️🧩For tho...
27/06/2025

Today is PTSD Awareness Day—a vital reminder that trauma’s impact can linger long after the threat has passed 🗓️🧩

For those living with PTSD, the mind’s “Inner critic” often becomes amplified, making it difficult to accept reassurance or feel safe, even in peaceful circumstances.🗣️🔊🛡️

This Inner critic acts like a risk manager, constantly scanning for danger and reinforcing limiting or out-of-date beliefs —“I’m not safe,” “I’m not good enough,” “I can’t trust the world”—even when evidence suggests otherwise ⚠️🔍🚫

It’s not unlike the story of Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese soldier who spent nearly 29 years in the jungle, unable to believe that World War II had ended🌿🌳🕊️

Just as Onoda’s reality was shaped by old orders and mistrust of new information, PTSD can trap people in a state of hyper vigilance, where the mind resists any message that the danger is over.❌👁️‍🗨️🛑

On this , let’s remember: PTSD is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of survival. 📢🚫💪

Healing begins with curiosity and compassion, both our own and those around us. 🧐💖🤗

By raising awareness, we can help engage with the Inner critic, update the relationship with it so that it’s relevant to today’s reality. Curiosity and make space for hope and recovery 🧠🌈🌻

Tomorrow can be a new day ⛑️📙💪

Never heard of Hiroo Onoda? Search online for his story and learn how his extraordinary survival skills and commitment to his ‘original order’ to defend the Japanese empire was rewarded with a medal when he returned to Japan 🔎🇯🇵🏅

It’s a beautiful reminder that even though the Inner critic may be working according to ‘out of date orders/beliefs and perceptions’, it’s committed to keeping you safe and will go to extraordinary lengths to protect you 🌸🛡️🦸‍♂️



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June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day so today we’ll talk about how PTSD can intensify and escalate your Inner critic 🗓️🧩🗣️⚡We...
26/06/2025

June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day so today we’ll talk about how PTSD can intensify and escalate your Inner critic 🗓️🧩🗣️⚡

We’ll focus on why this happens and how to care for both your Inner critic and your PTSD 🤔🧠🧩

This includes when not to meditate 🚫🧘‍♀️

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 🙏⛑️🔎

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

https://insig.ht/cQzkQu7pkUb





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A text box reads: THURSDAY WITH THOR: Meditation: healing your Inner critic and PTSD. How meditation can help you heal your Inner critic and PTSD

Further text: 26 June at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

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