Do you feel free to pursue this year’s goals? It might seem an odd question at first, but whilst we are free to choose our path in life, we don’t spend nearly enough time in the driving seat! We can often feel at the mercy of events which happen to us, with little awareness of […]
Christine Pignet, a graduate of the Sophrology Academy shares her thoughts on this common issue.
Highlighting the impact of stress through such events as Stress Awareness Day does more than raise awareness of its prevalence in our society. It is an opportunity for those experiencing stress to reflect meaningfully on what they can do about it. In a report from the leading mental health charity, MIND, research suggests that 74% of people in the […]
Sophrology is widely practiced across Europe, but is relatively new to the UK. Now is the ideal time to take up training in this proven method of mindfulness and relaxation, as it steadily gains wider traction with UK employers, organisations and established therapists alike. Many of our students are professional coaches or therapists looking to […]
Figures recently published prior to the COVID 19 outbreak show a continued drop in staff absence – the lowest since records began, according to a recent CIPD report. At first glance this may appear to be good news, but delve a little deeper and we find that the report states that whilst we have less […]
As a healthcare professional or therapist, it’s important to know that the complementary health practices that we use or recommend are effective and appropriate for our clients. Sophrology is no stranger to the rigours of scientific research, having been developed initially to become a scientific field in its own right. Over many years, its founder, […]
Life has changed, and for many, our ‘new normal’ means working around the needs of our children, running errands for others, and checking in regularly with loved ones. So when was the last time you ‘stopped’ the world and tuned in to yourself? Really tuned in, aware of your breathing, your thoughts – your very […]
Where and How to Grow Your Wellbeing Business So you’ve registered with HMRC and ticked off your academic obligations..what next? Once you have the basics of setting up as self-employed down, it’s time to start looking at how and where you will establish your business… Finding the Right Premises People commonly think of therapists and […]
Here at the Sophrology Academy, we are often asked by our students about setting up as a Sophrology Practitioner. Here is some basic information on the types of things you need to think about if considering becoming a self-employed practitioner of any wellbeing-related discipline. We hope you find it helpful! The Basics: Registration and Setup […]
Discover the power of the mind-body connection and why it’s integral to increasing values-driven action and wellbeing. You may like to read about the mind-body connection and the essential link to values-driven action first before trying the techniques below, or you could skip straight to the techniques and come back to the explanations later. Managing […]
