Mindful Moments Therapies

  Parent-child estrangement is one of the most painful yet unspoken challenges in life. Discover the reasons behind it, its emotional impact, and how Mindful Moments Therapies offers support, community, and somatic healing for those affected. Understanding Estrangement: A Deeply Personal and Painful Journey Parent and child estrangement is a subject rarely spoken about, yet it affects countless families across the UK and globally. It’s not just a falling out, it’s often the result of years of unresolved conflict, trauma, emotional turmoil, or even abuse. Whether the decision to estrange is made by the parent or the child, it is almost never made lightly. It comes after deep internal battles, countless moments of confusion, pain, and soul-searching. For  Phiona  of  Mindful Moments Therapies , the experience of parental estrangement is not only a professional focus but also a deeply personal journey. Her lived experience informs the compassionate, support she offers t...

In today's world, men continue to face significant challenges when it comes to mental health. Society’s expectations, harmful stereotypes, and the deep-rooted stigma surrounding vulnerability often mean that men suffer in silence. Whether it’s dealing with childhood trauma, post-partum depression, the emotional strain of divorce, or the struggles with daily expectations and life itself. Many men carry these burdens without seeking help. The pressure to ‘man up’ or ‘get on with it’ can be overwhelming, and it’s crucial that as a society, we start breaking down these barriers and create a safe space for men to express their feelings. The stark reality of men’s mental health in the UK Mental health issues among men are alarmingly prevalent, yet often overlooked or dismissed. According to UK suicide statistics, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. In 2021 alone, there were 4,032 male suicides in the UK, a tragic reminder of how deeply mental health issues affec...