Hawthorne an extremely special tree
by Fiona Chapman I don’t know if it is the odd spring we have had, wet and not particularly warm,…
Taking control of our inner critic
By Alice Johnsen LEADING psychotherapist Julia Samuel was talking recently about self-acceptance being a precursor to self-love. She also made…
Meditations in nature: Mountains are calling
By Susie Curtin AS much as I love the gentle rolling hills of the Dorset countryside, there are times when…
New eras and our fear of change
By Alice Johnsen KING Charles III has been crowned, the public holidays are over and the bunting flapping gently in…
Swanage solicitors tackle challenge of ‘managing stressful conversations’
MANAGING stressful conversations was the topic at a special session for Swanage solicitors. Staff at Ellis Jones Solicitors marked Mental…
LIFE COACH COLUMN: Why the first step is the hardest and most important
By Alice Johnsen IT’S a sensation we’re probably all familiar with. The sinking pit in the stomach, the distraction, the…
HEALTH COLUMN: Dairy’s a no-no if you have a cold
By Fiona Chapman I HAVE just been having lunch with my uncle who suffers from sleep apnoea, which is a…
Paul McCartney saxophonist Howie Casey joins charity fundraiser
A MUSICIAN who has performed with Paul McCartney, Wings, T Rex, The Who and more is hitting the right…
Mental health service to support women with pregnancy-related problems
A NEW specialist service is being offered to help women experiencing pregnancy-related fear, trauma or loss. The Maternal Mental Health…
Top tips to help your fretting teenager at revision time
by Alice Johnsen Every spring across the country thoughts turn with mixed emotions towards exams. GCSEs, A-level and other exams…