Mindful Moments Therapies

The holiday season can be a beautiful time of joy and unity, but it can also turn into a breeding ground for stress and anxiety. As Christmas approaches, the pressure to meet expectations, juggle family commitments, engage with challenging relatives, manage finances, and navigate social events can become overwhelming. For many, this time of year also magnifies feelings of loss and loneliness, intensifying the emotional strain. Amidst the flurry of activities and the emotional rollercoaster that the holidays can bring, it’s crucial to prioritise your well-being. Creating a well-being plan customised to your needs can help you cope with the unique challenges of the season and ensure that you prioritise self-care. Here’s how to proactively address your needs and establish a plan to navigate the holiday season with greater ease. Assess Your Needs Start by taking stock of your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Reflect on what triggers stress and anxiety during the holidays and ack...

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping therapy, is a holistic healing practice that uses a combination of acupressure and psychology to relieve physical and emotional pain. EFT is based on the principle that the mind and body are interconnected, and that unresolved emotional issues can manifest as physical symptoms. The technique involves tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on a particular issue or condition. In this blog, we will explore the history of EFT, how it works, what is involved and what to expect in a session. EFT was developed in the 1990s by Gary Craig, a Stanford engineering graduate and personal performance coach. Craig was interested in the meridian energy system in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its potential for healing traumas and negative emotions. Craig studied TCM and combined it with psychological therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), to create EFT. Cr...