Self help suggestions

Trauma can profoundly affect sleep in multiple ways, leading to disturbances that can exacerbate mental health issues.

The Sleep Restore app comprises sleep sessions incorporating a mix of self hypnotic suggestions and bilateral stimulation. 

Give it a try - it may help you get to sleep.  

Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that typically occur during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep. They often leading to intense emotional responses such as terror, anxiety, and sadness and usually cause the dreamer to wake up, often with lingering feelings of distress.

The good news is, you can stop your nightmares! Find out how... 

When we get stressed, our breathing can cause in imbalance of carbon dioxide which can build up in our system. 

Focusing on your breath, you can offload carbon dioxide and quickly reduce your stress levels. 

Discover how to breathe to reduce stress...

 The Butterfly Hug Technique is a self-soothing method designed to alleviate anxiety, panic and distress. 

Rhythmic, bilateral tapping on your body can create a sense of comfort and security. 

Try the technique  and notice how different you feel. 

A leisurely forest walk can lower stress hormone levels, decrease blood pressure and heart rate and boost immune function. 

Several studies have associated nature walks with improvements in mood. 

Forest therapy has also shown the potential to help in recovery from trauma and PTSD. 

Plan a walk now.

Therapeutic yoga helps by regulating the functioning of your vagus nerve with techniques such as altering the rhythm of your breath, practicing mindful body awareness, and exploring physical yoga postures. 

No class near you? 

Try online yoga classes from the comfort of your own home.