Kasia Halani Ambassador of Hope

14/10/2025

Su***de First Aid® training equips people to recognise the signs of distress that often go unnoticed and respond with compassion.

Together, we can learn to listen beyond words and create safer, more supportive communities. 💙
DM for more details or visit www.kasiahalani.com ***deprevention

11/10/2025

Are you a carer, or Care-experienced, or on Universal credit (or similar benefits)? It's that time of the year when we start taking bookings for our shiatsu clinics, and this year we have some funded places for people from these disadvantaged groups. Come along and try out shiatsu for free, in a friendly setting at Manchester Buddhist Centre.

You will get a professional, individual shiatsu session, in a room with 4 or 5 others receiving at the same time. Your shiatsu practitioner will be a Year 3 student or a graduate. The clinic will be supervised by a teacher who is an experienced shiatsu practitioner, who can be on hand if any help is needed.

Here are the dates and times (all Saturdays):
Nov 15th at 10.45, 12, 1.45, 3
Dec 6th at 10.45, 12, 1.45, 3
Jan 10th at 1.45 or 3
Feb 7th at 1.45 or 3

To book your Shiatsu session please contact us via Messenger or email.

Care-experienced means you spent time in a children's home, or you were fostered or adopted as a child.
Being a carer means you care for a member of your family or friend, eg if they have a disability.

09/10/2025

I suddenly realised, you are never sorted. You are never, ever sorted because life throws stuff at you that unsorts you. But that is the way life should be, isn’t it?Otherwise you’d go mad, (…) Regrets of the Dying G.Scull

08/10/2025

Fancy trying something new for free?
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Are you a carer, or Care-experienced, or on Universal credit (or similar benefits)? It's that time of the year when we start taking bookings for our shiatsu clinics, and this year we have some funded places for people from these disadvantaged groups. Come along and try out shiatsu for free, in a friendly setting at Manchester Buddhist Centre.

You will get a professional, individual shiatsu session, in a room with 4 or 5 others receiving at the same time. Your shiatsu practitioner will be a Year 3 student or a graduate. The clinic will be supervised by a teacher who is an experienced shiatsu practitioner, who can be on hand if any help is needed.

Here are the dates and times (all Saturdays):
Nov 15th at 10.45, 12, 1.45, 3
Dec 6th at 10.45, 12, 1.45, 3
Jan 10th at 1.45 or 3
Feb 7th at 1.45 or 3

To book your Shiatsu session please contact us via Messenger or email.

Care-experienced means you spent time in a children's home, or you were fostered or adopted as a child.
Being a carer means you care for a member of your family or friend, eg if they have a disability.

08/10/2025

Many of us have learned too late that signs of distress often hide behind competence. Su***de First Aid® training teaches you to notice before crisis speaks. DM for more details or visit www.kasiahalani.com ***deprevention

07/10/2025

Are you free this weekend? Fancy attending Health amd Holistic approach event? Sadly I cannot make it to the conference but there will be EFT tapping tester session which is incredible for a Health Conference 🙏 truly holistic approach 💛🙌

We’re proud to be hosting the Pathways to Wellness conference this October - a very special two-day event marking 25 years of Active Health Group and their pioneering work in integrative health and holistic healing 🌿

✨ Day 1 | Friday 10th Oct (6–9pm)
An uplifting evening of short inspirational talks, live music, and connection with a like-minded community. Includes nibbles & a celebratory drink.

✨ Day 2 | Saturday 11th Oct (9am–5pm)
A full-day conference bringing together leading speakers, hands-on workshops, and powerful discussions exploring new pathways in health, healing and wellbeing.

Whether you’re a health professional, therapist, educator, or simply curious about holistic wellbeing, this gathering promises fresh insight, practical tools, and inspiration 💡

📍 Join us here at The Monastery – a sanctuary for learning, reflection, and community.
🎬 Can’t make it in person? Join us online via live-stream.

Full info and all tickets options available right here 👉 https://buff.ly/s4j6de8

06/10/2025

“The measure of a culture is how it holds its most wounded members.”

Every day, I see how true this is. The way we respond to pain — our own and others’ — defines who we are as people and as a society.

Su***de prevention isn’t just a professional field; it’s a collective act of compassion. When we hold space for one another, we create a culture that heals instead of hides.
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05/10/2025

🧠Struggling to imagine positive outcomes? — That’s a trauma-related response, too.

🦮When the nervous system has been through big losses, it sometimes protects you by not letting you imagine HOPE.

👨‍👧‍👧You don’t have to force optimism; just aim for neutral.

For example, instead of “It will go badly” or “It will be wonderful,” try “I’ll handle whatever comes.

🫵Be Kind to Yourself. You are doing what you can.🫂

03/10/2025

It has been a heart-breaking few days for our city of Salford. On Wednesday morning, we faced another tragic death by su***de, and yesterday our community was shaken by a terrorist attack near a Jewish synagogue, where two lives were lost.

Our thoughts and compassion are with all the families, friends, and communities affected.
Jak’s World community drop-in sessions, both at 96 Degrees Cafe in Eccless and Salford Loaves n Fishes felt so much needed and valuable yesterday and today. Coming together in these moments reminds us that even when the world feels heavy, what happens around us matters — and we can choose how we respond.

When our son Jakub died, we learned something profound about Salford: in times of pain, our community draws closer. We overcome adversity by being present for each other, by listening, and by showing that no one has to walk through tragedy alone.

To everyone feeling shaken by recent events — please remember, you are not alone. We are here. Salford is here. Together, we can carry hope through even the darkest of days.

01/10/2025

💛 Breaking Stigma Through Honesty 💛

🎙️ Recently on the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Madonna opened up in a very raw, vulnerable way about a dark period in her life.

Watching her speak from the heart made me feel like I got to know her more. I truly appreciate her honesty, because it shows that suicidal thoughts can happen to anybody — just like life events do. When there is overwhelming fear and loss of hope, we may start thinking about taking our own lives.

At the same time, one phrase stood out to me:
“I’m not emo or anything like that…”

While this wording may be unintentional, it can reinforce harmful stereotypes. Suicidal thoughts are not about being “emo” or “dramatic” — they’re about being human and in pain. They can affect anyone, regardless of age, style, or background.

Another point: the phrase “committed su***de” reinforces stigma, too. It's also adding to the pain of a grieving parent because our children didn't commit a crime; they su***ded. They took their own lives.

💡 A quick fact:

Su***de is not a crime in the UK (since 1961), Ireland (since 1993), or Canada (since 1972).

In Europe, su***de has long been treated as a mental health issue rather than a crime, with most countries decriminalizing it by the mid-to-late 20th century — France, for example, in the 18th century.

Countries that still criminalize su***de attempts are mostly in Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Let’s keep talking about mental health with compassion and care, and choose words that break stigma rather than build it. 🌻✨

Full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUvRv5JrItk

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30/09/2025

💡 Can just 10 minutes of EFT tapping really make a difference? Research says yes.

A study published in Medical Acupuncture found that pediatric emergency staff who participated in short group EFT sessions experienced significant improvements in:
✔️ Stress levels
✔️ Intrusive thoughts
✔️ Feelings of pressure
✔️ Emotional & physical pain
✔️ Loneliness and isolation

All in just ten minutes of tapping.

This research highlights how energy psychology techniques like EFT can support resilience, reduce stress, and improve wellbeing—even in high-stress environments.

📖 Read the full blog:
👉 tinyurl.com/ten-minutes-of-tapping

30/09/2025

✨ The Power of EFT ✨

I’m so grateful for the beautiful feedback from my latest EFT workshop 💜

Participants shared that they loved:
🌱 The personalised aspect of the tapping practice
🌱 Starting with grounding to feel safe and present
🌱 Positive, empowering talk woven throughout
🌱 How the session went straight to the heart of their issue — creating a tapping routine that truly resonates

This is why I love EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” practice — it’s about meeting you where you are, gently uncovering what’s underneath, and creating space for release, healing, and self-compassion.

When we feel safe, supported, and seen, tapping becomes a powerful tool to shift energy, calm the nervous system, and bring us back to ourselves.

💜 You don’t have to hold everything inside. EFT offers a way to let go, gently and at your own pace.

Dm for free consult.
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