Emotional Wellness

Divorce - Five Things Not to Give a Damn About

Soila Sindiyo | Posted 14.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Soila Sindiyo

Ok, I'm sorry but even as you go through your divorce, as bitter and acrimonious as it is or can be at the time, there are some things that may happen, which you might indeed surprise you, hurt you or just plain "make you have kittens" as my friend June would say.

Maximising Your Potential At University

James Saward-Anderson | Posted 23.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
James Saward-Anderson

The best way to start reversing your bad habits is to make a series of long term and short term goals which will serve as beacons for the directions of your new habits. For example the most common habit which faces most students is excessive procrastination, in my opinion, the easiest way to overcome procrastination is by setting goals.

The Psychological Effects of Facebook

Stephanie Allen | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Stephanie Allen

'What's on your mind?' Well, isn't that the question. It seems that an extraordinary number of people actually feel like Facebook is personally talking to them when they read this question in the website's status bar.

Pets and Children: Why Every Child Should Own a Pet

Elena Barbiero | Posted 13.11.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Elena Barbiero

It's not always practical to own a pet, especially in cities: it's undoubtedly a sign of responsibility to not acquire one, when the environment and resources to give an animal a good life are not there.

Understanding Bullying: Strategies for Help and Prevention

Elena Barbiero | Posted 02.11.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Elena Barbiero

Bullying sadly takes many forms. It's heart-breaking for parents to witness the effect bullying has on their child: we love our children, and we hope bullying will never happen to them. Sorry, I have bad news...

Therapeutic Approaches in Reflexology

Elena Barbiero | Posted 16.10.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Elena Barbiero

Energetically speaking, there are two main approaches to a reflexology treatment, and it's down to the skill of the therapist to ascertain which one is best. One can choose to act according to a non-interference principle, as simple 'catalyst': this is when there isn't really an interaction between patient and therapist. The therapist 'lends' his/her energy as a medium to support healing. The mere 'presence' of the therapist is enough to help the healing process, the treatment being the medium. A second avenue is the one of active release, where the therapist actively stimulates or seeks to modify energy patterns, having identified an imbalance.

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Why Chronic Pain Could All Be In Your Head

HuffingtonPost.com | Kyrsty Jade Hazell | Posted 02.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Emotions may determine why some people are more likely to suffer chronic pain than others, a study has found. The emotional state of the brain can ...

Coping With the Mental Health Crisis on Our Campuses

Jules Evans | Posted 26.06.2012 | UK Universities & Education
Jules Evans

Undergraduates across the country are now preparing for one of the most intense moments of their young lives: finals. I remember scenes of chaos from my own finals exams just over a decade ago. I also remember how unhappy I was at that period of my life.