These days there seems to be far fewer subjects that are not openly discussed among family, friends, colleagues or in the press. However, as Women’s Health Physiotherapists, we see a number of conditions which certainly don’t tend to be talked about, and therefore don’t get the support and treatment that they deserve. An example being […]
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But why not just talk to a friend I hear you say? Well sometimes those relationships may be part of the problem so this may not feel helpful. There may also be a limit to talking continuously with a friend before it becomes damaging to the relationship. Teasing out the intricate details of issues may
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Having anxious thoughts and feelings is a normal response to stress. It is not necessarily an issue, but if you find that the feelings are persistent and are beginning to stop you from doing the things that you normally would do, then it is a sign that it is time to take action. My top
Author:Nicci AlderHumanistic Counsellor Do you have to be diagnosed as mentally unwell, or unable to function ‘normally’ to justify having counselling? Absolutely not! Public awareness is growing in acceptance that mental health is interdependent, and as important, as physical health. 1 in 4 people currently have mental health difficulties and those are as varied as
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Shame is an unbearable feeling that we try and cover up and can make us feel like there is something terribly wrong with us. It is a relational problem and therefore needs relational attention – The opposite of shame being the empathetic recognition from an emotionally significant other. But paradoxically the last thing we want to
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The menopause is a natural part of life for women, it’s part of the cycle of life, but it’s not always easy to cope with the menopause and its symptoms. Hot flushes, disrupted sleep, mood swings the list goes on! Hypnotherapy can help with some of the symptoms, by using a gentle and natural approach.
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This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce ourselves as we join the team at Total Health West Berkshire from the beginning of November. We are a team of Chartered Physiotherapists specialising in Women’s Health, Shelley Treen and Heather Evers. We come from a background of treating musculoskeletal problems both in the NHS and privately. Following
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What are they? Which Style am I? Why is it so Important? Ever wondered why some people are insecure and anxious in relationships, whilst others are distant, cold and withdrawn? It could be down to Attachment Styles. Attachment, or forming close bonds to, a select few individuals, is an innate biological need. It starts in
The human brain is truly amazing. It is the control centre which helps us stay alive, physically and emotionally and enables us to make sense of, and respond to, the complex world around us. It developed from the bottom up, starting with the basic survival functions in the brainstem, through to the mammalian midbrain which
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\”If you can breathe you can Meditate\” Meditation is straight forward and simple (but not easy), as it takes practice. Meditation is essentially training our attention so that we can be more aware – not only of our own inner workings but also of what is happening around us in the here and now. I
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