Tag Archives: stress

Crochet Saved My Life – book review

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

I’ve mentioned this book before: https://delemares.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/a-simple-mindfulness-exercise-for-crochetets/ The latest Talking Crochet online newsletter includes a review at: http://www.crochet-world.com/newsletters.php?mode=article&article_id=2842&key=CWNL ‘A wide range of afflictions are covered in the 304 pages, such as stress/anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder/addiction, Alzheimer’s disease and age-related memory loss … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, mental health | Tagged Alzheimer's, anxiety, crochet, depression, emotions, healing, memory loss, mental health, OCD, pain-management, post traumatic stress disorder, stress | Leave a comment

JOY! – Soul Fast update 3

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Week 3 of the ’40 Day Soul Fast’ by Dr Cindy Trimm. Available from amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/40-Day-Soul-Fast-Authentic/dp/0768440262/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340404435&sr=1-1&keywords=40+day+soul+fast So much learned this week: where to start? At the beginning! Day 1 – discipline. Ouch! I’m not a neat and tidy person; … Continue reading →

Posted in 40 Day Soul Fast, mental health, mindfulness | Tagged abundant life, balance, bible, DBT, god, Jesus, joy, life worth living, love, mental health, mindfulness, passion, stress, thankfulness, thoughts | 8 Comments

Mindfulness – as used on a busy acute mental health ward

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

This is a presentation I made at a Mindfulness Conference in spring 2011 – it has links to some useful resources: Delamares MINDFULNESS PRESENTATION SOUTHAMPTON 2011 In the audience were my consultant psychiatrist and some of the psychologists who had taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in mental health, mindfulness | Tagged acceptance, DBT, emotional coping skills, mindfulness, mindfulness exercises, mindfulness resources, serenity prayer, stress, thoughts | 11 Comments

Mindfulness – a key skill for coping with emotions

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sandra Delemare

Mindfulness is a skill which can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. It also has physical benefits; helping to lower blood pressure and cope with pain. Mindfulness is choosing to focus on the present moment. It helps train our … Continue reading →