Often the most helpful thing we can do is breathe

Life is full of unwelcome experiences, and often, the most helpful thing we can do is breathe through these events. In this post, I share why and how resting our attention on the breath allows unhelpful thoughts to pass, enables us to manage difficult emotions, and regulates our central nervous system. But even better, […]

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How to choose a suitably qualified Mindfulness Teacher and why it’s important.

  Across social media, every second holistic practitioner seems to call themselves a mindfulness teacher nowadays, despite said practitioners not meeting the minimum training standards set by the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland (MTAI) or having any recognised formal mindfulness training. Furthermore, practitioners who lack awareness of what mindfulness is is rampant – for […]

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Self-Care Workshop for Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Care Givers

SELF-CARE WORKSHOP FOR COUNSELLORS, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND CAREGIVERS Presented by, Denis O’Connor and Hilary Connor   A Space for Stillness, Reflection and Restoration The workshop aims to provide. A day for self-care with emphasis on experiential healing and restoration. An opportunity to pause and reflect on ourselves in the work. Provide time for exploration of […]

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Mindfulness Classes, Gorey.

New mindfulness classes are commencing in the Hatch Lab, Gorey, this February. Come Step into the present moment to nurture connection, belonging and well-being. There is no relationship more important than our relationship with the self. Yet, we often struggle to find time to nurture a healthy, loving and kind relationship with ourselves. Therefore, […]

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How Mindfulness supports the skillful response to stressful times:

There is no doubt that practicing mindfulness supports a skillful response to stressful situations. In this article, I explain five ways mindfulness increases self-management and resilience while reducing stress, overwhelm and burnout. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment in a particular way, on purpose and non-judgmentally. Practicing mindfulness […]

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