The word “vagus” means wandering in Latin. This is a very appropriate name, as the vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve. It runs from the brain stem to the colon. The vagus…
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It’s also referred to as tapping or psychological acupressure.
People who use this technique believe tapping the body can…
Practicing Mindfulness & Self Compassion
The acronym RAIN is an easy-to-remember tool for practicing mindfulness and compassion using the following four steps:
Recognize what is going on;
Allow the experience to be there,…
Progressive muscle relaxation is an exercise that reduces stress and anxiety in your body by having you slowly tense and then relax each muscle. This exercise can provide an immediate feeling of relaxation…
Where: Exmouth What Three Words: chats.steer.calculating
When: 10:00am Friday 1st September 2023
Join us on a lovely dog walk on the old railway line between Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton. This is a very…
Mindfulness is a practice that is becoming popular to reduce stress. One activity that almost anyone can do to moderate stress is mindful walking. Walking meditation is a way to practice moving without a…
drinking water is critical to all body functions
Mindful eating is all about paying attention to the way we eat. Research has shown eating mindfully improves digestion, regulates our appetite and helps us enjoy our food much more. It’s even dubbed…
The Gordon Messenger Centre (GMC), Lympstone 10:00 - 13:00
If you fancy a cuppa and a chat, or just to get out the house, come and meet the Hub Team and other veterans.…
If you struggle to calm down, suffer from unresolved trauma, or have a highly charged and wound-up nervous system then here are some practical tips to help comfort yourself at these times. Self-soothing…