We are excited to announce that we are hosting well-being, retreats at the historic Troy Hall in Derry city Northern Ireland, on the banks of the river Foyle. Our April retreat is for the Legacy Ireland I FS (Internal Family Systems) group. This is a CPD event on 15/16th April where we will meet as […]
We are delighted to welcome Carla Forth, a Sophrology Practitioner, at Orchard Therapies. What is Sophrology? Sophrology is a mind-body practice, it can help with many therapeutic issues including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It uses and combines simple dynamic tension release and breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, visualisation, and sound. It can be hugely beneficial […]
Unlike other depressive conditions, the moods and behavioural symptoms of SAD only occur at certain times of the year. If you experience SAD during the winter, you are more likely to notice weight gain, oversleeping, loss of libido, difficulty in concentrating and low self-esteem. Researchers do not completely understand the cause of SAD but contributory […]
This story is set in N. Ireland amidst an increasingly troubled political landscape and a troubled family life which is profoundly affected by her father’s developing mental illness and the consequent changing family relationships. Her mother’s mantra, ‘if you fall run on’, is a golden thread that weaves its way through the comedy and tragedy […]
www.psychologytoday.com have a very useful article on loneliness. The key points are show below and the full article is available at the link. KEY POINTS Please see the full article here
(WHO - World Mental Health Report 2022) show a significant increase in the deterioration of mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan. The Covid 19 pandemic, as well as the alarming global economic crisis has added considerable stress and strain on young people, families, individuals and within the work environment. WHO statistics show an increase in […]