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Award winning Coventry-based Emotional Wellbeing & Educational Support Services for ages 4-104 years! Let's talk about baggage!

Working with schools, charities & individual private clients. Lifting Lives & Raising Results to improve long term life chances. We all carry around "stuff"; thoughts, opinions, memories & fears that have formed based on our past experiences. There are no rules about how quickly we should get over things. But if there is trauma that is continuously impacting on your daily life, then it is important to seek help.

Emotional Trauma is not an event, it is how one unique individual reacts to and processes an event that may have been traumatic for them. Some are genetically better equipped to cope; others may have just experienced too much to be able to keep going any longer. Some may have underlying mental health or physical health conditions that impact on the ability to deal with some of these events causing them to re-live the events in their minds or live in fear of them, preventing them from enjoying their life in the here and now, or planning and dreaming of a brighter future. Left unresolved, this can negatively impact on long-term emotional wellbeing and be a contributory factor in more serious mental health conditions, it can damage relationships, and lead to dependency on others, substances or dangerous habits and activities. There is HOPE and there is SUPPORT available. Drawing and Talking is a 1-2-1 therapeutic intervention suitable for Children and Adults. It allows time and space to process and deal with trauma in a safe way. Drawing allows the deeper part of the brain to be involved, especially the right-hand side of the brain where powerful emotional memories are stored visually. This therapeutic intervention is offered in many schools but is also effective for adults experiencing the difficulties of un-processed trauma. (Panic attacks, sleep problems, flashbacks, lack of concentration, withdrawal, stomach problems, tension headaches etc)

Processed Trauma is Lighter to Carry - Lift your Life!

13/12/2025

Continuing my tips for the season to maintain wellbeing and promote JOY, PEACE, LOVE & HOPE...

DOOR 13:
PAUSE AND REVIEW

We are halfway there, so now is the time to pause....

WHAT?! I hear you say...

Yes, STOP RIGHT THERE! There is no time for running around like a headless Turkey now, we need to calm and make a plan! 🎅

So, I encourage you to read back through my posts, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

In particular;
🚪Door 2: Set Your Budget - how are you doing with that?
🚪Door 4: Make a List, Check it Twice - review the list & update it
🚪Door 5: Book It / Order It Now - anything that can still be booked or ordered?
🚪Door 8: Keeping Things Normal - how is that going?
🚪Door 10: Stay Connected - reach out to someone today, share a smile.

You can check out any of these on the relevant date on my socials.

Take time to breathe today, find 5 minutes of PEACE, search for the JOY, share some LOVE and dare to HOPE that it will all come together beautifully! 🎈

12/12/2025

Well, here we are December 12th and almost halfway through the Advent Calendar!

I thought maybe it is an ideal time for a recap about my advent posts...

As is usual for me, I will be posting a daily advent calendar style post, some of you may recall last year's navy blue ones that took you on a tour of everything about my business, or even the year before which had a two gift theme.

This year, I won't be selling you anything in December (in the advent door posts), rather gifting you some tips for the season that may enable your Christmas season to have more LOVE, JOY, PEACE and HOPE (which, after all, is what Christmas should be all about).
So let us continue...

Door 12:
SLEEP WELL

Never underestimate the importance of sleep - it is when our bodies repair themselves and our minds get some much needed R&R. It is a bit like charging your phone, it has to be done fully each night to be able to perform the next day.

According to AI:
Sleep is essential for both physical and mental well-being, playing a critical role in health, cognitive function, and emotional stability.

Physical Health Benefits
😴Restoration and Repair: Sleep allows the body to repair tissues, build muscle, and synthesize proteins. It is during sleep that growth hormones are released, which are vital for physical development and recovery.
😴Immune Function: Adequate sleep strengthens the immune system, helping the body to fight off infections and diseases. Poor sleep can lead to a weakened immune response, increasing susceptibility to illness.
😴Weight Management: Sleep helps regulate hormones that control appetite, reducing cravings for unhealthy foods and aiding in weight management.

Mental Health Benefit
😴Cognitive Function: Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and information processing. It enhances learning and retention, making it easier to recall information and perform tasks effectively.
😴Emotional Regulation: Lack of sleep can lead to mood swings, irritability, and increased stress levels. Good sleep helps maintain emotional balance and resilience against daily stressors.
🎈

11/12/2025

Advent tips for Christmas promoting wellbeing...

DOOR 11:
DRINK RESPONSIBLY

Huh? Yes, party season has well and truly landed, I want you to feel all the JOY!

So, drink sensibly - enjoy it and be safe, plan your travel, know your limits and buddy-up. 🍻🥂🍹
Remember: alcohol can have depressant effects, and excessive drinking can make you physically unwell in the short and long term. It should be an enjoyable experience not a dependency or result in hospital or jail time.

DRINK RESPONSIBLY - keep up your fluid intake (non-alcohol) every day, it can be really tricky to remember to drink enough when you are busy... it can cause headaches and brain fog as well as UTIs and Kidney problems, so keep those fluids up! 🎈

10/12/2025

An advent calendar of Christmas Tips...
Reminding you to focus on the JOY, LOVE, PEACE & HOPE of the season.

DOOR 10:
STAY CONNECTED

Loneliness and Isolation are the greatest negative contributors to poor mental health and wellbeing, it can increase stress and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

I know it is only just over 2 weeks until Christmas, I know everyone is busy...
But reach out anyway.

✅Send that text.
✅Make that call.
✅Arrange that festive cuppa & cake.
✅Book that festive lunch date.
✅Post that card.
✅Send that email.

CONNECT in whatever way you can with friends, family, neighbours, colleagues - spread the LOVE, give them HOPE, experience the JOY of togetherness. 🎈

09/12/2025

Your Christmas survival tips Advent Calendar...

DOOR 9:
FIND THE JOY

Today I want to talk about JOY... we all know about Christmas build-up and stress.

My challenge for you today is to sit and think...
What is the absolute best bit of Christmas for you? (Yes, just you, not the family, your partner, the kids... but YOU) 🎈

Then make sure you factor that into your Christmas plan, whether it be on the DAY ITSELF or whenever it fits perfectly over the period.

There you have it... The GIFT of JOY delivered to yourself with LOVE. 🎁

PS you can do this for each member of your immediate family too!

08/12/2025

Welcome to week TWO of December! - Eeeeek!
And to the second week of my Advent Calendar containing tips for maintaining wellbeing in the run-up to Christmas, ensuring LOVE, JOY, PEACE and HOPE are at the forefront.

DOOR 8:
KEEPING THINGS NORMAL

Nothing is normal on 8 December, I know!
But wherever possible TRY to keep to your regular routines, including;
🔸wake up & bed times
🔸proper meal breaks and eating habits
🔸keeping hydrated
🔸normal exercise habits
🔸hobbies

Normal routines are in themselves predictable and calming for most people.
Dropping things we enjoy or need because of Christmas stress is counter-productive and will ultimately sap all the JOY, LOVE, PEACE & HOPE out of the season.🎈

Remember the old MARS advert? Work, REST and PLAY?
Yep, do all of those, for balance, the "work" element will be more productive if you do.🎅

07/12/2025

Your survival tips for the Pre-Christmas madness are here - there may be no chocolates in this advent calendar, but hopefully at least some tips are a GIFT...

DOOR 7:
GET IT DELIVERED

Most things from big chains and food outlets (and even many small, local businesses) can be delivered, but you will need to get in fast for a pre-Christmas delivery, so do it TODAY.

This removes the strain of in-person shopping; crowds, trolley-rage, queues, parking issues, traffic, carrying bags etc

Pour yourself your favourite drink and order it online (within budget - see day 2 post) from the comfort of your own home, book delivery or collect from a collection point at a convenient time for you.

📢Be scam aware: check for "https" addresses with the padlock, use reputable providers, use payment cards with added protection, do not store card details on unfamiliar sites.

Spreading the JOY & PEACE here.🎈

06/12/2025

Wellbeing in December? Yes, it is important!

DOOR 6:
MAKE THE MOST OF SUNNY DAYS

Yes, it IS December, the days are shorter, colder and wetter!
BUT we do still get some glorious SUNNY days, wrap up warm and enjoy nature for a bit - a gentle stroll, be PRESENT in the moment; breathe that cold air, hear the crunch under your feet, observe the cloud shapes, spot the birds and squirrels, look at the bare trees, hunt for fungi...

It is soooo good for the soul! (PEACE & JOY)
Reward yourself with hot chocolate or toasting marshmallows around a firepit!

This is the perfect way to clear your mind and recharge your batteries ready for the next challenge. 🎈

05/12/2025

Join us tomorrow morning at War Memorial Park, Coventry for our weekly well-being walk.

We will be at the cafe, ready to head off at 10am, all you need to do is turn up

05/12/2025

Spreading the LOVE, JOY, PEACE and HOPE via some daily tips for surviving the Christmas prep!

DOOR 5:
BOOK IT / ORDER IT NOW

If something is important this festive season, BOOK IT today, ORDER IT today, (including grocery delivery slots and treats for January) reduce the chances of the dreaded SOLD OUT / FULLY BOOKED - give yourself some HOPE.

Then you can cross it off the list (see yesterday's post) and breathe.🎈

If you are too late 😲 there should still be time for a plan B. 🤞

04/12/2025

Explore our article on simple yet effective ways to help your children understand their emotions and express their feelings. 💛

👉 https://bbc.in/4o1s5ou

04/12/2025

Continuing my tips for the season to maintain wellbeing and promote JOY, PEACE, LOVE & HOPE...

DOOR 4:
MAKE A LIST- CHECK IT TWICE!

I'm a fan of lists, calendar reminders, paper diaries etc...
Life is busy at the best of times, but in the run up to Christmas it can get really scarily CRAZY!
So make lists, set reminders on your phone, whatever it takes to take the pressure off your brain space! 🎈
Add to the list as things crop up, cross them off when they're done (can be really satisfying).

My stepdad used to say about woodwork projects "90% drawing board, 10% actual doing" it saved costly mistakes. Planning really does give PEACE and HOPE.

Oh and if that list is excessive, maybe delegate a little, or reconsider whether it is ALL really necessary?
Asking for help is absolutely allowed, after all Christmas includes GIVING and RECEIVING.🎅

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