Oxytocin is our love & wellbeing hormone; our “tend & befriend” hormone which calms & connects us & helps us build trust with others. It supports our immune system & helps regulate more volatile emotions.
Being diagnosed with any serious illness can be traumatic, and dementia is no exception.
Many people have said you should never disagree with people living with dementia.
“Never disagree? I disagree!”
Trauma bit me on the bum! I thought I went into adoption with less naivete than many, having co-deputized as a manager in a children’s home in the 1990s, I helped create a nurturing environment for children who had experienced a very rocky start...
Good – Gooood – Goooood – Good Hydration ….. One of the more frustrating aspects of caring for someone who has dementia is ensuring they keep well hydrated. It can seem like a 24 hour job just trying to keep our loved one well...
Green Policy I don’t have a written policy as such, more that I try to be conscious of the impact on our environment & have been since I established my practice in 1998. I have been passionate about our planet & sustaining it for most of...
Hand blended, organic, aromatherapy oils Indulge yourself in a wide range of organic aromatherapy products knowing that you are contributing to a healthier you, a better environment and at a price to suit all pockets, with a little TLC in every...
I have a practice near Redruth, Cornwall and visit people in their own homes if they cannot attend my clinic. Story Hands Massage is a wonderful way to combine my passion for massage, story-telling and creative writing to improve mental...
I would like to warmly welcome you to the Little Massage Clinic. At my clinic in Redruth, I offer integrated massage therapy including aromatherapy, deep tissue massage, stress management, diet and nutrition, hot/cold stone massage, Hopi ear...
Dementia & Trauma Click here to read the article as first published in International Therapist, Issue 131 (January 2020), the membership magazine of www.fht.org.uk.
