
The Healing Journal

The Science Behind the Mind-Body Connection
Find out what is really going on in the body when we are doing somatic therapy and healing.

Shame - Could it be the Worst of All Emotions?
Find out why shame is such a difficult emotion to face and how we can be more compassionate with ourselves.

Self-calming hand positions for restorative practice
Learn how self-calming hand positions can support nervous system regulation through grounding and interoceptive awareness.

The Benefits of Yoga Therapy for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Discover how practicing yoga can support mental health, reduce anxiety, and improve overall physical and emotional wellbeing.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Mindful Body Scanning for Beginners.
My 8-step approach to doing a body scan with kindness and compassion.

Breathe Your Way to Calm: Nervous System Regulation Techniques
Here are four easy to use breathing techniques that have an instant calming or clarifying effect.

From Panic to Peace: A Somatic Journey
Find out how so many clients move from feeling awful about themselves to feeling at peace, with acceptance and self-love.

Body Before Words: How to Tune In When You're Overwhelmed
Find out how to attune to the wisdom of your body instead of succumbing to overthinking and analysing.

How Trauma Lives in the Body. And How to Release It
Explore somatic therapy's transformative power. Learn about the mind-body connection and how understanding your nervous system aids healing from trauma and anxiety. Plus five easy to apply techniques you can use at home to support your body.

Attachment, Trauma, and the Nervous System: the connections
Find out the links between attachment, trauma and the nervous system.