Anyone living with someone who has an alcohol addiction will know how harsh the challenges are and the detrimental behaviour they have to endure. Alcoholism is a devastating illness and a condition that gradually leads to fatality when left untreated. Trying to help someone stop drinking can be an ongoing battle, causing arguments, abuse, violence, […]
We are in the last few days run up to the UK’s top Trauma conference, the Masters series at Oxford, which takes place from August 31st to September 3rd The conference will bring together renowned experts such as Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz, Janina Fisher, and many more. On Saturday, Robin Lefever is hosting
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The Values Bullseye activity is derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles. This exercise helps you recognise your fundamental values and assess how well your present actions align with them. To begin, first, determine your central values. These might encompass aspects such as family, career, health, community, or spirituality. Spend some time contemplating what
Smoking is still our most deadly addiction and the most significant public health crisis, but massive gains have been made. Because it has been going on for so long, it’s almost as if we have become oblivious to the tragedy of preventable illness and deaths that cigarettes still represent. Smoking tobacco is still the most
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Treatment offers an excellent opportunity to practice and improve some of our communication skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven approach for addressing severe mood fluctuations, and its techniques can be beneficial even without extreme symptoms. Being in a clinic provides a secure environment and a chance to practice these skills alongside a small
People trying to manage a substance misuse problem have long been recommended to attend self-help meetings, but they may wonder just how big an impact this will have on their success in stopping using. In an 8-year-long study finally published in 2008, researchers examined the relationship between the number of AA meetings that people attended
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Some people consider January the most depressing month of the year, so this is an excellent time to review and remind ourselves of the fantastic progress being made in treatments for depression. In a series of posts, we shall expand on some of these advances. Today we review brain stimulation techniques. It’s long been found
Conde Nast Travel has featured Hay Farm in its article “The best mental health retreats in the UK” today. They describe Hay Farm as a place to receive “professional help in a setting that feels friendly and relaxed” The article concludes, “Outside, the opportunity to explore the 12 acres of farmland – coated in greenery
If you’re in recovery or trying to stay sober, the festive holiday period can pose a challenge. Routine goes out the window and the temptations & triggers of abundant alcohol and food test our resolve. By following these tips, you can increase your chances of staying sober. STAY AWAY FROM TRIGGERS. The ideal scenario is
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In this weeks Meet the Team series, we meet our Head of Housekeeping, Tracy Darrall. Tracy and her team make the experience of staying at Hay Farm as welcoming and comforting as it is. Tracy discusses the development of her role and why she and her team enjoy their work at the farm. You can
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