EMDR Therapy for Trauma: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing

If you have experienced trauma, seeking the right psychological treatment can mark a turning point in your recovery. EMDR therapy for trauma, short for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, is an evidence-based method used to help people process and reframe traumatic memories. By reducing the emotional weight of distressing life experiences, EMDR supports natural healing […]

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Vaping vs Smoking: Is Vaping Better than Smoking for Health?

Addiction, Blog News

Most people are well aware of the dangerous health effects of smoking cigarettes. Advertisements for cigarettes all say that smoking is dangerous to health. Cigarette boxes have warning labels on them, and even the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke are well-known. So many people look for alternatives to smoking, and one alternative that’s become quite

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New advances in the treatment of depression

Blog News, Depression, News, Treatment

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

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Mental Health Retreat

Blog News, Hayfarm, In the News

Stress affects a lot of people throughout the United Kingdom and the world. It can be so overwhelming that some people may need a place where they can find serenity from the symptoms of stress, and there are quite a few of those throughout the kingdom. Conde Nast Travel has named PROMIS Hay Farm as

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Staying Sober in Early Recovery During the Holidays

Alcohol, Blog News

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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Horticultural Therapy

Creative Therapy, Fun in recovery, Psychology, Self Help, Treatment

Spring is hopefully just around the corner and so is a great prompt to introduce Horticultural Therapy to Hay Farm. We have such a beautiful setting here, with 12 acres of farm land, so it is perfect for those who feel that this therapy might help them. Horticultural Therapy is an active process which engages

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Drug Addicts and Sugar: Avoiding Sugar in Addiction Recovery

Addiction, Detox, Eating Disorders, Nutrition, Self Help

Most people know the harm sugar can inflict on a person when consumed excessively. It’s been linked to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. But there are also other health risks associated with sugar, such as how it can affect those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. There’s also some evidence that shows that medication that

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