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    • Frankincense
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    • Somatic Therapy
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    • The RAIN Technique for Difficult Emotions
    • Top 10 benefits of breathwork
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5 whys
Posted inDepression Family Health & Wellness Intentions Lifestyle Mental Health Mental Wellbeing

The 5 Whys Technique for Problem Solving

The "5 Whys" is a problem-solving technique. It simply involves repeatedly asking "why" five times to uncover the root cause of a thought, emotion or problem.  Where is it from? The 5…
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Let them theory
Posted inCulture Depression Family Healing Lifestyle Mental Health Mental Wellbeing Mind Balance Psychology Resilience

Let the ‘Let Them Theory’ into your life

the "Let Them" theory is about shifting from a reactive, controlling mindset to a proactive, self-aware approach to life and relationships. 
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magic mushrooms
Posted inAlternative Wellness Biology Lifestyle Mental Health Mental Wellbeing Microdosing Mycology Natural Medicine Psilocybin

The Magic of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi. Mycelial hyphae form webs underground that stretch up to thousands of acres in branches of tube like cells. Their growth patterns resemble those…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices
Posted inAlternative Wellness Lifestyle Mental Health Mental Wellbeing Neuroscience

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Devices

Vagus nerve stimulation devices consists of a vagus nerve stimulator (pulse generator) device and a wire lead (insulated wire) with electrodes at the end of the wire. Vagus nerve stimulation…
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Essential oils and ADHD
Posted inAlternative Wellness Lifestyle Mental Health Mental Wellbeing Mind and Body

Essential oils and ADHD

Small studies and anecdotal evidence have suggested that some essential oils may benefit people with ADHD. There is no evidence to suggest that essential oils can be harmful for people…
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Breath Work
Posted inIntegration Mental Health Therapy

Top 10 benefits of breathwork

If you are interested in adding breathwork techniques and interventions to your work with others, here are some tips to help you prepare. Before offering breathwork interventions, consider screening your…
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Do you need to be a nurse to do ‘Psychedelic Nursing’?
Posted inAlternative Wellness Integration LSD Mental Health Natural Medicine Psilocybin Retreats Set and Setting Therapy

Do you need to be a nurse to do ‘Psychedelic Nursing’?

Clinical skills may be needed in certain circumstances and for some types of treatment for example running a line for a Ketamine Infusion, but there is so much more to…
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Neuroplasticity
Posted inBiology Health & Wellness Mental Health Mental Wellbeing Mind Balance Natural Medicine Neuroscience

Understanding Neuroplasticity: The Brain’s Remarkable Ability to Adapt

What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity, a fundamental attribute of the human brain, refers to its remarkable ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This dynamic process allows…
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Putting the Therapy in Psychedelic Therapy
Posted inIntegration Mental Health Therapy

Putting the Therapy in Psychedelic Therapy

Psychedelic therapy is increasing, as it is seen as a solution to address mental health. We are making significant progress towards this approach in the UK.
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