The truth is... you can't avoid stress. There are ways in which we can control these reactions to prevent us from becoming overwhelmed.

I know I do go on about selfcare, but the lecture explained a different, intense type of selfcare. It prioritises healing and nourishing.

How often do you just stop... and take some time out. It's all about listening to your body and taking a moment to focus on the present.

People think of pain as 'bad'; something you want to get rid of and never feel again. But the truth about pain is that it keeps us safe.

My experience of working closely with my clients and taking a holistic approach that I can use my intuition to know what it is they need.

'DON'T HOLD ONTO IT!' Holding onto and bearing pain allows it more time to become chronic, which is harder to heal than acute pain.

Reflection, along with grounding, are mindfulness techniques. Grounding is a practice that has helped both my clients and me as a therapist.

Our mental and physical states are inextricably linked. So why wouldn't we expect pain to affect our mental health? And how do we fix this?

What has Anne been up to? A retreat to Anglesey made Anne aware that her body is coming into alignment with the winter season.