More and more businesses are starting to recognise the benefits brought to their employee’s health and well being by offering an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employee Assistance Programs are having a positive knock on effect directly to businesses, through staff attendance and importantly, productivity. An EAP is a work-based intervention. It is designed to enhance … Read more
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy. Let’s find out more about what Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is and how it works. What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies. These strategies can help to change an individual’s behaviour and develop their psychological … Read more
When you care for someone it can be difficult to disengage your mind from the caring role. The worries and caring state of mind remains, and can leave you feeling drained, anxious, overwhelmed and not at peace. It is important, not only for yourself, but for your caring role, to be able to disengage from … Read more
Living Life in the Fast Lane The modern hectic lifestyle has unquestionably become part of dominant culture in today’s developing nations and the rapid pace at which our lives are programmed is not likely to ease any time in the future. We live in a world of fast food, fast cars, express checkouts, 3-hour express … Read more
The hidden effects of stress Stress has simply become a regular part of modern day life and this may explain why we often fail to see the significance of our stress. Stress is your bodies way of protecting itself, when working properly, stress can cause a person to be more focused, energetic and alert. There … Read more
What is mindfulness? Originating from the Buddhist sati, mindfulness is the moment-by-moment intentional, accepting and non-judgmental awareness and focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts, surroundings and sensations occurring in the present moment. It is commonly referred to as “being in the now.” Benefits of mindfulness on stress Mindfulness has been shown to be … Read more
