Whether it’s a walk around a park, a run with a friend, or a group mission to make daily life better for others, Happiful explores three initiatives encouraging movement for good I know the moment I finish a run, or a long blustery walk, I feel better than I…
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THERAPY
Professional complementary and holistic therapies have been used for centuries to help with mental health and wellness
Amy Holland: For me, Self-Care Saved my Life
Wellbeing warrior and founder of the self-care affirmation ‘I Can Cards’, Amy Holland, reveals how the practice of self-care helped her conquer postnatal depression.…
The Complete Guide to Massage
What kind of massage do I need? Can massage help my mental health? Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Here’s all you ‘knead’ to know about the ultimate treats to alleviate stress and radiate wellness The world of massage is wonderful, but if you’re new to the…
Infidelity: Can you spot it before it happens?
Counsellors often have to tackle the thorny subject of straying partners. Our journalist-counsellor looks at the potential ‘risk factors’ that research says may increase the chances of betrayal I met Ed and Nadine (not their real names) for their first couples counselling session three weeks ago. Like many couples they…
Everyday Aromatherapy
Whether you need an energising boost after a long day with restless kids, or need to unwind tense muscles from a stressful week, the good news is there’s an essential oil for that... As the leaves turn brown and make their way to the ground, it seems that many…
Is Couples Counselling Right For You?
When couples encounter problems in their relationship, they can sometimes spend years trying to figure out the root of the conflict – without success. When done correctly, couples counselling can strengthen the bonds. But, as our expert counsellor warns, be careful what you wish for Couples counselling isn’t complex. Essentially,…
What is CBT and Can it Help Me?
Over the past 50 years, cognitive behavioural therapy – or CBT – has become one of the world’s most popular talking therapies. Peeling away the technical jargon, Happiful shows you how CBT works, what it entails, and how it can help with your everyday life WHAT IS IT? Falling under the…
Can Hypnotherapy Help Cure My Extreme Fear of Spiders?
Sourcing the subconscious solution to phobias People often accept their phobias, assuming there’s no cure available. For some, it can be debilitating, causing daily, unnecessary suffering. But hypnosis has a high success rate in helping people overcome phobias once and for all. Hypnotherapy deals with underlying causes of phobias,…
Julia Samuel: The Power of Love when Facing Grief
The death of a loved one cannot be ignored. Julia Samuel MBE, a psychotherapist, expert grief counsellor and founder patron of the charity Child Bereavement UK, speaks with Happiful about how children process grief, the false hope that technology can ‘beat death’, and how our pain can be an agent…