by Emma Warren | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog
Here at The Retreat, we understand how the diagnosis of breast cancer can be a traumatic, life changing event and has a considerable psychological impact. Often the only focus initially is to survive. After successful treatment however, other areas of life begin to...
by Amy Bedingham | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog
One of the most effective ways to build mental strength is through mindfulness – being attentive and aware in the present, without distractions such as past thoughts or future worries. Many athletes use mindfulness techniques as part of their training, with Michael...
by Emma Warren | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog
The Menopause. An inevitable part of life, or a seemingly never-ending ordeal? At times, it can feel like both – but if you are one of the lucky ones that don’t experience a host of debilitating symptoms, then it is unlikely you will relate to much of what I...
by Emma Warren | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog
What Is CBT? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based talking therapy – meaning that there is research supporting its use and evidencing positive outcomes for many clients. Traditional CBT explores our thoughts, feelings, how our bodies feel and...
by Emma Warren | Nov 5, 2021 | Blog
This year, around 1 in 6 adults in the UK experienced some form of depression. Of these adults, 83% reported that their mental wellbeing was most commonly affected by feeling stressed or anxious. (Coronavirus and depression in adults, Great Britain. Office for...
by Emma Warren | Oct 21, 2021 | Blog
World Values Day is on 21st October this year. Its aim is to increase the awareness and practice of values around the world. You might be wondering what this means – what do we understand by the word ‘values’? If I asked you what your value base was, what would you...
