Tender Hearts Therapy UK

15/02/2024

Feeling warmth, fulfillment, and gratitude this morning after reading this.

Goodbyes can be sad, but they are also one of my favourite parts of this role.

I am always left feeling inspired and empowered by my clients and their personal journeys, in awe of their growth and resilience and the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance❤️

18/12/2023

Back to basics.

It's the week before Christmas, and the energy all round right now can feel pretty chaotic! 🫠🎄

When life becomes overwhelming and we start to feel the pangs of anxiety, maybe you're noticing your tight chest, shallow breaths, or heavy heart as you read this, the body is signaling to us to go back to basics.

At the end of the year, we need to treat ourselves more like a house plant, and less like the Terminator going into his final battle. 🪴

Sunlight, water, food, connection, breathing more consciously in and out.

As the year comes to an end and feels like it's slipping away from us, we tend to speed up in resistance to this feeling, all while the natural world around us is continuously slowing down deeper into a restful winter.

Today I invite you to pause. Pause to feel gratitude for something small...

The smell of the fresh morning air, the warmth of the sun on your face, holding the hand gently of somebody you care for, the taste of a sweet tea 🙏

08/12/2023

https://www.tenderheartstherapy.co.uk/post/stargazing-unlocking-the-healing-power-of-the-night-sky

Stargazing is a simple yet transformative practice that can brighten even the darkest winters. The act of gazing up at the twinkling stars above us is not only accessible but can also be easily integrated into your daily routine, for example in the evening after work or before going to bed, where you may feel in the winter a loss of time for leisurely activities that cultivate joy and awe.

Recent research on stargazing during the long, dark winter months has found that it can profoundly impact mental well-being. Those who took up stargazing during the winter months experienced a boost in their well-being thanks to the solace and wonder that being under the stars provides, a sense of connection, a decrease in loneliness, and a feeling of awe at the nature of a dark sky filled with constellations.

if you're struggling with seasonal affective disorders or just need a little pick-me-up, looking up at the stars may nurture your emotional well-being and help you gain a newfound appreciation for the vast dark skies of winter.

05/12/2023

Do you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

Check out my article in the Counselling Directory on SAD and Stargazing!

If you're struggling with SAD, you can read more here, or book a free consultation at tenderheartstherapy.co.uk
https://www.tenderheartstherapy.co.uk/post/stargazing-unlocking-the-healing-power-of-the-night-sky

Psychotherapist Olivia Penn explores the benefits of stargazing.

04/12/2023

Something I have to remind myself and my clients of - is the importance of humour, lightness, and playfulness in life.

Therapeutically, it has become more popular to emphasise and cultivate positive experiences such as gratitude and savouring. However, a simple yet powerful, and usually underestimated, element of healing is the ability to embrace humour. While the science-backed benefits, from immune-boosting to emotional release, make laughter a holistic healer for both body and mind.

Laughter isn't just a burst of joy in times of sadness. In therapy, humour becomes a powerful lens when used appropriately, helping us shift perspectives and find a sense of common humanity and connection with each other when we often feel our most alone and isolated.

Shared laughter can build trust and a sense of safety, and is a testament to your own resilience, offering moments of relief and warmth where you can feel supported and held in your experiences.

Healing and joy can seamlessly intertwine.

I hope this pic can offer some of you a moment of lightness in your day like it did for me 😊🌟