Within this month's member newsletter we provide you with a free resource to help you tackle the things that mess us up, plus 15% off essential life skills in time for the New Year and our latest news.
FREE Resource: Unhelpful Things Checklist
We all do it, reaching for the chocolate, that glass of wine or retail therapy. These behaviours are of course ok in moderation, but when we do too much of them they can start to backfire. We may put on weight, a glass soon becomes a bottle affecting our sleep, or spending too much leads to debt.
It can be really hard for us to notice these problems as they can develop slowly. The 'Unhelpful Things Checklist' can help you identify the things that feel better in the short term, but can mess us up in the long term. Once you've identified your unhelpful behaviours, use the Easy 4 Step Plan (E4SP) worksheet to help you cut down.
Are you feeling tired, tense or irritable? When we feel anxious, overwhelmed or under pressure it can have an impact on our bodies. Here are some tips if you feel like you're feeling stressed out emotionally and physically:
1. Exercise - a fantastic way to help release built up tension in our bodies caused by anxiety and stress. Exercise releases 'feel good' hormones and can reduce irritability. Test it out using our
Mood Scale worksheet, rating how you feel before and after 10 minutes worth of exercise. This can mean a range of things from a short walk, exercises in a chair (rotate your shoulders and ankles). Choose something that gets you going and fits with the time you've got available.
2. Tension Control Training - a relaxation method designed to enable people to gain control over anxiety. Relax your body and mind.
Listen and find out more here. In that session Dr Chris Williams walks you though a relaxation session- enjoy!
SPECIAL OFFER: Prepare for Christmas and the New Year with 15% off essential life skills resources
Christmas period can be a happy, relaxed family time. But not always- sometimes pressures and build and family times can sometimes bring about tension. Don't wait for the New Year to plan a 'new me' - start now! From healthy living tips, to problem solving practical problems, our Living Life to the Full books can help.
Award winning book to
help those who have suicidal thoughts, providing tips on staying alive - even when you might not want to.
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HELP YOUR CHILD FEEL HAPPIER - ONLINE RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - FAMILY PASS AVAILABLE
We are pleased to announce that our Living Life to the Full course for Young People aged 13-18 years, can now be directly accessed online by parents, caregivers and young people. This course is currently being used by organisations and in schools across the UK and overseas. It aims to teach life skills that can last a life time.
The course uses scenarios that young people often face. With online course modules covering a range of topics from irritability to sleep problems, with associated worksheets, videos and booklets developed with input from young people.
Young people can work through the course alone or with the support of their parent/caregiver.
Find out more
NEWS: BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RECOGNISES OUR NEW BOOK ON OVERCOMING DENTAL ANXIETY IN TEENAGERS
We are delighted that our 'Your Teeth Your In Control' book has been 'highly commended' at this year's British Medical Association's (BMA) annual
Patient Information Book Awards. Our Dental Anxiety materials which are available for free in book or online form has been developed with colleagues at the University of Sheffield.
These resources aim to help families, teens and dental practitioners/hygienists to unpack and dispel myths and preconceptions of all things dental and help by offering advice to better navigate your dental appointments.
