Sonia Westwood CBT & EMDR Therapy

Jameela Jamil discussing sucessfully having EMDR for OCD, depression and PTSD.

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A simple grounding technique 😌
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The 5-4-3-2-1 method can help you to 'get out of your head' by tuning in with your various senses. ⁣
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Here's an example of how you could structure the 5-4-3-2-1 method, but adapt this exercise to the senses most available to you: ⠀⁣
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5️⃣ things you can see⁣
4️⃣ things you can hear⁣
3️⃣ things you can feel⁣
2️⃣ things you can smell⠀⁣
1️⃣ thing you can taste⁣
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⭐️Top Tip: Naming what you notice *aloud* can prove especially effective.⁣
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Learn more simple & effective mindfulness practices in our upcoming online taster session:⁣
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📌Sat 22 Apr⁣
⏰ 10:00 - 11:00 BST⁣
🔗Booking link: http://bit.ly/3UmkdRi⁣
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/05/21/prince-harry-does-emdr-cope-trauma-princess-dianas-death/5183540001/

Prince Harry said he is triggered flying into London and uses EMDR to cope. What is it? EMDR has been used for decades, but is becoming an increasingly popular and sought-after treatment to deal with traumatic or adverse life experiences.

https://www.facebook.com/8876787713/posts/10157794710782714/

Top tips for connecting with nature

A very brave account normalising how men also struggle with bulimia and mental health problems. CBT is the primary psychotherpy used to treat eating disorders.

Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000n1xx via

Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia Freddie Flintoff finally faces up to the eating disorder he has kept secret for 20 years.

Understanding the reasons for your symptoms is an essential first step to mental wellbeing and explained really well in this video on loneliness. Also included are tips on how to cope better👍
https://youtu.be/n3Xv_g3g-mA

Loneliness Everybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors - and that our modern world can turn it into ...

https://sarahdrees.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-cbt-therapist/

How to Choose a CBT Therapist - Sarah D Rees Wondering how to choose a CBT therapist? It’s an important, personal decision, and one you need to get right. Here are some helpful tips…

Forbes review research from the journal of headaches, which has found cognitive behaviour therapy helpful in treating migraines

83% Of Patients Had Fewer Migraine Headaches After Doing Therapy A new study in the journal Headache found that 83% of patients who completed a short course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had fewer migraine headaches.

Changing how we feel can be difficult sometimes. But by making changes to what we do (no matter how small), can have a positive impact on our mood and wellbeing 😊

We can all spare some time out of our day to take a step back...even if it's just 5 minutes. Headspace app is a great way of doing that 😊

For those looking for a daily dose of mindfulness during these times, join our new Mindful Moments group: https://hdspce.co/2OijDDw

As Mental Health Awareness Week UK draws to a close, here's a reminder of how KINDNESS can help us all.

Kindness Matters - Mental Health Foundation - Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Did you know that kindness can be beneficial for our mental health? Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ca...

A lovely video (for children and adults alike) describing trauma and how it can be treated with EMDR, thanks to Russell Hurn

Trauma and EMDR An introduction to trauma and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing for parents and children. Produced by Russell Hurn and the Child and Adolescent Secti...

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